--- title: "COVID-19 update: our plan to resume all activities in early May" description: ESHRE lifted the restrictions on fertility treatments imposed due to the COVID-19. Our COO Caitriona McPartlin shares how we will resume our activities. image: https://blog.repromed.ie/hubfs/5827.jpg --- - [About Us](https://repromed.ie/why-repromed/) - [Where to start](https://repromed.ie/where-to-start/) - [Treatments & Pricing](https://repromed.ie/treatments-pricing/) - [Locations](https://repromed.ie/our-clinics/) - [Your team](https://repromed.ie/your-team/) - [Patient resources](https://repromed.ie/patient-resources/) - [General practitioners](https://repromed.ie/general-practitioners/) - [0818 222 404](tel:0818%20222%20404) - [Get in touch](https://info.repromed.ie/contact-us) - [Login Dublin](https://patients.repromed.ie/account/login) - [Login Galway](https://galwaypatients.repromed.ie/account/login) - [Fertility testing](https://repromed.ie/booking/) - [Book a consultation](https://info.repromed.ie/consultation) [![0818 222 404](https://blog.repromed.ie/hubfs/ReproMed_September2019%20Theme/images/call_icon.svg "0818 222 404")](tel:0818%20222%20404) [CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) Information](https://info.repromed.ie/coronavirus) - [General practitioners](https://repromed.ie/general-practitioners/) - [0818 222 404](tel:0818%20222%20404) - [Get in touch](https://info.repromed.ie/contact-us) - [Login Dublin](https://patients.repromed.ie/account/login) - [Login Galway](https://galwaypatients.repromed.ie/account/login) [![ReproMed](https://blog.repromed.ie/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo.png?width=500&height=500&name=Logo.png "ReproMed")](https://repromed.ie/) - [About Us](https://repromed.ie/why-repromed/) - [Where to start](https://repromed.ie/where-to-start/) - [Treatments & Pricing](https://repromed.ie/treatments-pricing/) - [Locations](https://repromed.ie/our-clinics/) - [Your team](https://repromed.ie/your-team/) - [Patient resources](https://repromed.ie/patient-resources/) - ![About Us](https://blog.repromed.ie/hubfs/image-26.jpg) - [About Us](https://repromed.ie/about-us/) - [Our Doctors](https://repromed.ie/your-team/?filter=1&cat%5B%5D=fertility-consultants&search_q=) - [Press](https://blog.repromed.ie/blog) - [Our Approach](https://repromed.ie/our-process/) - [Patient Stories](https://repromed.ie/patient-stories/) - ![Where to start](https://blog.repromed.ie/hubfs/image-30.png) - [Understanding Fertility](https://repromed.ie/understanding-fertility/) - [Heterosexual Couple](https://repromed.ie/heterosexual-couple/) - [Same Sex Female Couple](https://repromed.ie/same-sex-female-couple/) - [Single Person](https://repromed.ie/single-woman/) - ![Treatments & Pricing](https://blog.repromed.ie/hubfs/image-24-1-1.jpg) - [Egg Reserve check (AMH Test)](https://repromed.ie/treatments/egg-reserve-check-amh-test/) - [Timed Sexual Intercourse (TSI)](https://repromed.ie/treatments/timed-sexual-intercourse-tsi/) - [In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) / Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)](https://repromed.ie/treatments/in-vitro-fertilisation-ivf-intracytoplasmic-sperm-injection-icsi/) - [Partner & Donor Sperm IUI](https://repromed.ie/treatments/partner-donor-sperm-intrauterine-insemination/) - [Egg Donation](https://repromed.ie/treatments/egg-donation/) - [Fertility Preservation](https://repromed.ie/treatments/fertility-preservation/) - [Semen Analysis](https://repromed.ie/treatments/semen-analysis/) - [Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy (PGTA)](https://repromed.ie/treatments/preimplantation-genetic-testing-for-aneuploidy-pgta/) - [Pricing](https://repromed.ie/our-price-list/) - ![Patient resources](https://blog.repromed.ie/hubfs/image-24-2-1.jpg) - [Voluntary Health Insurance (VHI)](https://repromed.ie/voluntary-health-insurance/) - [Blog](https://blog.repromed.ie/blog) - [Podcasts](https://info.repromed.ie/fertility-matters-podcast) - [FAQs](https://repromed.ie/faqs/) - [Fertility testing](https://repromed.ie/booking/) - [Book a consultation](https://info.repromed.ie/consultation) *Date:* 23/Apr/2020 *Author:* Jeff Sheridan *Category:* #TeamRepromed, covid-19, COVID-19 Ireland, fertility treatments and COVID-19, ESHRE COVID-19 update: our plan to resume all activities in early May ![Caitriona McPartlin](https://blog.repromed.ie/hs-fs/hubfs/5827.jpg?width=4896&name=5827.jpg) The ESHRE (European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology) released today an official announcement with recommendations to all fertility clinics to restart the provision of ART treatments. According to their official statement "Infertility is a disease and once the risk of SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 infection is decreasing, all ART treatments can be restarted for any clinical indication, in line with local regulations. However, vigilance and measured steps must be taken for safe practice and to minimise the risks related to SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19-positive patients or staff during treatment". In light of the recent developments, our Chief Operations Officer, Caitriona McPartlin, shared some of her thoughts on our [Instagram account,](https://www.instagram.com/p/B_U6uObnXgC/)and how we are preparing to resume our activities as soon as possible.  "Today, we received notice that the ESHRE recommendations that previously were limiting us from helping our patients become pregnant have been lifted. This means that we can resume all types of fertility treatments when the Government restrictions on movement have been eased. This news will be received positively by so many of ReproMed's patients and staff alike, and as an organisation, we are delighted that we can start to provide treatments again.. We do, however, have to be extremely aware of the genuine and present risk that is such a big part of our daily lives. COVID-19 remains the greatest public health issue that any of us will have experienced in our lifetimes, and we must continue to adhere to strict social distancing guidelines when we are treating our patients. This means that we will be carrying out services differently than we have before, and we will still need to prioritise our first patients as we had planned to do before this announcement was made. We will keep you all up to date as we have been doing via social media and our website, as we continue to work tirelessly to re-structure our clinics to facilitate your treatment as soon as possible".  Visit the [ESHRE](https://www.eshre.eu/COVID19WG) website to view the full statement and recommendations and keep following us on Social Media ([Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/repromedireland/), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/repromedireland), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/repromed.ireland/) and [YouTube)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZjQbBEXyStdoBpEWUBqm1Q) to stay up to date with this ever-evolving time. More than ever before, [#fertilitymatters](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/fertilitymatters/). > [          View this post on Instagram                  ](https://www.instagram.com/p/B_U6uObnXgC/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) > > [A message from our COO Caitriona McPartlin 💜 . . "Today we received notice that the ESHRE recommendations that previously were limiting us from helping our patients become pregnant, have been lifted. This means that we can resume all types of fertility treatments when the Government restrictions on movement have been eased. This news will be received positively by so many of ReproMed's patients and staff alike and as an organisation we are truly happy that we can start to provide treatments again. We do however have to be extremely aware of the very real and present risk that is such a big part of our daily lives. COVID-19 remains the greatest public health issue that any of us will have experienced in our lifetimes, and we must continue to adhere to strict social distancing guidelines when we are treating our patients. This means that we will be carrying out services differently than we have before and we will still need to prioritise our first patients as we had planned to do before this announcement was made. We will keep you all up to date as we have been doing via social media and our website, as we continue to work tirelessly to re-structure our clinics to facilitate your treatment as soon as possible." 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