A further 431 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the State, according to the Department of Health. “A rapid test, whether it is an antigen test or a molecular test, are going to be available in the future. Public health toolkit“Rapid antigen testing must now form part of the public health toolkit for Covid-19 alongside PCR testing. We cannot have our airline industry at a competitive disadvantage when it comes to accepting the use of rapid antigen testing. “Along with PCR testing, rapid antigen testing has a positive role in the fight against the coronavirus, by detecting, reducing the risk of contracting and spreading of the virus.

Source: The Irish Times June 12, 2021 14:38 UTC