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Transport options to maternity hospital during Covid19 lockdown

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  • 29-03-2020 12:50am
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    Hsepat
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    We live in Dublin, my wife is heavily pregnant and will go into labour any day now. We don't have our own means of transport for taking her to hospital, I was wondering what are my options? I know we can call 999, but just in case, will any taxi service be available in the next few days? Any private ambulance we can call on ? Will much appreciate any suggestion.


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    Slydice
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    I'm guessing that calling your hospital maternity ward would be the best idea. They probably have the best advice.
    I don't know about private ambulances but it looks like most existing transport options are considered essential and will still be going:

    List of essential service providers under new public health guidelines
    Published: 28 March 2020
    From: Department of the Taoiseach
    https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/dfeb8f-list-of-essential-service-providers-under-new-public-health-guidelin/#human-health-and-social-work-activities
    Transport Storage and Communication
    • land transport (for example, bus, rail and taxi services)
    • sea and air passenger services; ports and airports

    Ambulance
    For Ambulance, I can't find something specific to COVID-19, just their "When to call 112/999" webpage:
    http://www.nationalambulanceservice.ie/Calling-112-999/When-to-call-112-999/
    When to call 112/999
    Knowing what to do in a medical emergency and who to call can save lives.

    Life-threatening emergencies
    Call 112 or 999 in a medical emergency, - when someone is seriously ill or injured.
    They have a video here that suggests it's for Emergencies only: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSFmM47fz_k
    but if you need it in an emergency, I think they'd still be there for you


    Taxi
    For Taxis, you probably want to call a few well in advance to see if they can sort you out.
    I don't think there's just one organisation to check with so checking your local ones would probably be a good idea.

    Lynk are the only Taxi company I found with a COVID-19 webpage and it's just travel tips:
    Taxi Travel Tips During Covid-19
    https://www.lynk.ie/blog-customers/travelling-by-taxi-covid-19/


    Bus
    Dublin Bus look to be running a limited service:
    COVID-19 Information
    Published on Saturday, March 28, 2020
    https://www.dublinbus.ie/News-Centre/General-News/COVID-19-Information-/
    Dublin Bus is engaging with, and will continue to be guided by, the relevant health and other government agencies to inform decisions while the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) issue continues. We are following all public health instructions that are issued by the Department of Health.

    A note from our CEO Ray Coyne.
    Service Information
    • New Timetables to take effect from Wednesday 1 April.


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