Symptomatic under-40s can now order free Covid antigen tests
The HSE can send out 350,000 tests a week. People aged under 40 with Covid symptoms can now order free antigen tests via an online portal. The news comes as the HSE plan on including positive antigen test results in daily case figures. The antigens can be ordered through the HSE website. The HSE is […]
4 years ago
Irish Pharmacy Union confirms over 1,000 pharmacies to be involved in vaccine rollout
More good news on the vaccination front. The Secretary General of the Irish Pharmacy Union has said that over 1,000 pharmacies have already applied to be involved in a scheme that will see Covid-19 vaccines made available at pharmacies. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly told the Seanad on Monday night that pharmacies would be involved […]
5 years ago
Pharmacists urge people of Ireland to take Vitamin D supplement
“People in Ireland have earned a reputation for being at risk of Vitamin D deficiency so it’s a good idea to chat to your pharmacist.” There has been a wide discussion surrounding Vitamin D and Covid-19 ever since the outbreak of the virus, and while there is no concrete evidence as to whether there is […]
5 years ago