All the people who won’t be able to get a free PCR test from next week
And not just because PCR centres are booked out… Almost all of Ireland’s Covid restrictions are set to be relaxed from next week, as the National Public Health Emergency Team is due to be officially disbanded. Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan has recommended that the country’s remaining restrictions, pertaining mainly to mask wearing and social […]
4 years ago
PCR or professional antigen test still required to receive Covid recovery certificate
The website to log positive antigen tests from home launches on Friday. A PCR test or professionally administered antigen test will still be required to receive a Covid recovery certificate. The announcement was shared by HSE National Director for the Covid Vaccination Programme, Damien McCallion in a press conference on Thursday (13 January). “In any […]
4 years ago
Popular antigen test removed from sale in Ireland after reports of false positives
Be advised… A commonly-used antigen test kit has been taken off the market on a voluntary basis pending further investigation, according to the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA). The HPRA conducted an investigation after receiving reports of false positives from members of the public and medical professionals regarding the Genrui antigen test. The Genrui model […]
4 years ago
Regulator to investigate reports of false positives in widely-used antigen tests
The Genrui antigen test is under the microscope. A commonly-used antigen test kit will be examined following numerous reports of false positives generated as a result of using the test. The Health Products Regulatory Agency (HPRA) is set to investigate after receiving reports from both members of the public and medical professionals regarding the Genrui […]
4 years ago
Free antigen tests for college students announced by Government
A €9 million fund to provide for tests has been announced. Colleges are set to give out free antigen tests for staff and students. A €9 million fund has been announced by Minister for Education Simon Harris to allow for all third level institutions to purchase the tests. Minster Harris met Professor Mary Horgan, chair of […]
4 years ago
People arriving into Ireland will need negative Covid test before arrival
Several new rules are expected from Government today. People arriving into Ireland will need to take an antigen or PCR test in advance, according to new measures agreed by Cabinet. An official announcement from Government outlining new measures to combat the spread of Covid-19 in Ireland amidst the presence of the new Omicron variant is […]
4 years ago