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title: Dr. Hans Arce videoblog: Level 5 COVID-19 restrictions and fertility treatments
description: In a new video to his videoblog, our Medical Director Dr Hans Arce explains how ReproMed will remain open, receiving patients and making sure everyone is safe.
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*Date:* 20/Oct/2020 *Author:* Jeff Sheridan *Category:*

Dr. Hans Arce videoblog: Level 5 COVID-19 restrictions and fertility treatments

With the Government’s decision to introduce some of Europe's toughest COVID-19 restrictions and the whole country entering Level 5 at midnight on Wednesday, many patients are anxious to know whether their fertility appointments will be cancelled or postponed once again. 

In this video, our Medical Director Dr Hans Arce explains how ReproMed will remain open, receiving patients and making sure everyone is safe. He also shares some advice on how to get through the next six weeks, taking care of your physical and mental health.

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