Lidl to sell antigen tests for €2.99 nationwide
A “Lidl” bit cheaper than the norm… German supermarket Lidl have announced that they will be selling single antigen tests for €2.99 across all their stores in Ireland. The move to cheaper antigen tests comes following MrPRICE’s launch of antigen tests for the price of €1.99 on Thursday. From Saturday 27th November we will be […]
4 years ago
Mr. Price launches sale of antigen tests for €1.99 nationwide
A deal not to be sniffed at… As the old adage goes, “if you want something done, it’s better to do it yourself”. As the decision on subsidies for antigen tests continues to be delayed, one retailer has taken it upon themselves to lower the cost before the Government could. Mr Price announced on Thursday […]
4 years ago
Less than a third of people with positive antigen tests went on to get a PCR test – Philip Nolan
4,181 new cases of Covid were confirmed today. NPHET member Professor Philip Nolan shared that of those who tested positive on an antigen test, less than a third went on to confirm via a PCR test. The Chair of NPHET’s Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group spoke about the current Covid situation on RTÉ Radio 1’s This […]
4 years ago
Free antigen tests to be made available for Government staff
One TD has labelled the move “indefensible” as the general public waits on a cost-effective solution. Leinster House staff will be offered antigen tests from next week. According to the Irish Examiner, the tests will be free and voluntary, and will be administered before Oireachtas staff leave home to attend work. The move comes amidst […]
4 years ago
Negative antigen tests required for entry at popular Dublin nightclub
“We feel that this is best practice for our staff and customers.” Dublin venue Pygmalion is set to offer free antigen tests to its customers as Covid-19 cases continue to rise throughout the country. All ticket holders for club nights at the popular South William Street venue will be offered a test upon arrival. These […]
4 years ago
Paul Reid says HSE are considering use of antigen tests for close contacts
He said he had “huge concerns” over “what’s happening in the UK”. HSE Chief Paul Reid has said that the Health Service Executive (HSE) are considering using antigen tests for close contacts of confirmed Covid-19 cases. Speaking on RTÉ’s This Week on Sunday, Reid said the health service is “extremely busy” adding that nobody wants to […]
5 years ago