# antigen tests

This year

2023

# Covid-19

'Huge increase' in antigen tests sold as Covid-19 cases rise again

There has been a steady increase in cases of Covid-19 in recent weeks.

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Aug 22nd 2023, 5:48 PM

Last year

2022

# false positives

Some Genrui antigen tests recalled from shelves over false positives

Genrui Biotech Inc, who manufacture the tests, have issued a product recall for the impacted batches.

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Jan 18th 2022, 5:45 PM

# latest figures

Some government optimism about Covid-19 situation as decision over restrictions imminent

An additional 17,065 cases of Covid-19 were reported in Ireland today.

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Jan 14th 2022, 11:11 PM

# Covid-19

Isolation rules for close contacts are being relaxed from today — here's a look at the changes

The new, more relaxed regime is being put in place largely to alleviate staffing issues across the economy.

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Jan 14th 2022, 6:00 AM

# ce mark

EU experts to discuss Genrui antigen tests after people report hundreds of false positives

Irish retailers have taken the at-home Covid-19 test kits off the shelves.

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Jan 11th 2022, 6:00 AM

# antigen tests

New system to register positive antigen tests will be ready next week, says HSE CEO

HSE Chief Executive Paul Reid also said that there are strong supplies of antigen tests for January and February.

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Jan 9th 2022, 1:47 PM

# Covid-19

Genrui antigen tests: HPRA and company to investigate after multiple reports of false positives

The at-home antigen test kits are sold in a number of shops and pharmacies in Ireland.

The HPRA has received a number of complaints about the Genrui antigen tests, Órla Ryan reports

The at-home antigen tests are sold in a number of shops and pharmacies in Ireland

Genrui said it will continue to work "with local agents and partners" to resolve the issue

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Jan 4th 2022, 4:11 PM

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# Explainer

New Covid testing and isolation guidelines: Here's everything you need to know

The changes are aimed at freeing up Covid-19 testing capacity and easing disruption to businesses.

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Dec 31st 2021, 12:03 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Will you use an antigen test today?

Some people are planning gatherings to ring in 2022.

60.1k

Dec 31st 2021, 9:30 AM

# Travel

All arrivals into Ireland will be advised to take antigen tests for five days

The Taoiseach announced the measure in an address to the nation this evening.

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Dec 17th 2021, 6:37 PM

# Childcare

Antigen testing programme to be rolled out for early learning and childcare services from tomorrow

Tests will be available to children aged four and over and staff in a pod where there’s a confirmed Covid case.

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Dec 14th 2021, 5:14 PM

# Covid-19

Luke O'Neill praises 'power of antigen testing' as he's diagnosed with Covid-19

The immunologist said that the test showed he had the virus “within a second” of taking it.

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Dec 13th 2021, 6:55 PM

# awaiting result

What's behind the delay in announcing a plan for subsidised antigen testing?

Taoiseach Micheál Martin would not pin down a date for when a decision on the scheme will be made.

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Nov 25th 2021, 6:30 AM

# covid19

Survey shows 45% of people have cancelled social events between now and Christmas

Public health officials have advised against major socialisation events such as Christmas parties.

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Nov 23rd 2021, 9:15 AM

# Testing

Antigen tests are being used 'widely but not properly', says chief medical officer

Dr Tony Holohan cautioned that people with Covid-19 symptoms should receive a PCR test instead of relying on antigen testing.

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Nov 22nd 2021, 9:28 AM

# Explainer

What does the data we have tell us about Covid-19 outbreaks in this school year?

A shift in how Covid-19 cases in schools are being dealt with has taken place this week – so how bad is transmission?

28.6k

Nov 21st 2021, 7:00 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Should antigen tests be provided for free to the wider public?

While one antigen test can cost less than €10, a pack of five can cost up to €30.

38.0k

Nov 19th 2021, 8:35 AM

# antigen tests

Details of Covid-19 antigen testing system in primary schools announced

The tests will be offered to close contacts in the same pod at first, and expanded if necessary.

24.3k

Nov 18th 2021, 3:47 PM

# antigen tests

Parties to pay for politicians' antigen tests while Oireachtas staff to get tests for free

The Oireachtas says antigen tests will not be free to TDs and Senators.

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Nov 18th 2021, 1:16 PM

# antigen tests

Antigen tests will be free for schools and close contacts, but not the wider public

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly said that antigen tests may be subsidised, but not completely paid for, by the State.

39.6k

Nov 17th 2021, 8:55 AM

# close contacts

Household close contacts of confirmed Covid-19 cases now must restrict movements for 5 days

The measures are effective immediately.

40.6k

Nov 16th 2021, 6:56 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Would you take a weekly Covid-19 antigen test if the government subsidised the price?

It’s understood the government is looking to subsidise the cost of the tests.

53.0k

Nov 15th 2021, 8:59 AM

# get tested

NPHET advises twice weekly antigen tests for those going to bars and other 'high risk' activities

The HSE has recently begun sending antigen tests to people who are listed as close contacts.

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Nov 12th 2021, 6:12 PM

# antigen tests

INTO calls for 'political leadership' on bringing in antigen tests to primary schools

“Time is of the essence and we simply can’t afford any additional delays,” said INTO General Secretary John Boyle

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Nov 10th 2021, 6:56 PM

# rapid testing

Antigen tests should be free to members of the public, says Mary Lou McDonald

The Journal reported this morning that the Irish Pharmacy Union and the HSE have entered preliminary talks about the distribution of antigen tests to the wider public.

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Oct 30th 2021, 11:20 AM

# rapid tests

Covid close contacts are receiving antigen tests in the post today – here's how it will work

The system is for people who are both fully vaccinated and do not have symptoms of Covid.

Antigen test kits are arriving in post boxes around the country today.

The system is for people who are both fully vaccinated and do not have symptoms of Covid.

The Government is considering a wider roll out of the testing method, writes Céimin Burke.

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Oct 29th 2021, 12:05 AM

# rapid tests

Varadkar: Antigen tests may be sent to schools to test close contacts of pupils

The Taoiseach aims to roll out rapid tests more generally, he says.

Varadkar said that rapid tests could be given to children in a school pod where there has been a confirmed case.

Five rapid tests will be sent in the post to close contacts from today.

The Tánaiste says he anticipates primary school children being offered the vaccine in the coming months.

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Oct 28th 2021, 6:14 PM

# rapid testing

State could buy 500,000 antigen tests per week as Govt told rapid testing may play 'important role'

Ireland is understood to have two million rapid tests in stock.

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Oct 21st 2021, 2:28 PM

# antigen tests

Government to send antigen tests to fully vaccinated close contacts

Antigen tests – or ‘lateral flow’ tests – can give a result within 10-15 minutes, but are not as accurate as PCR tests.

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Oct 19th 2021, 12:53 PM

# Covid-19

HIQA does NOT recommended more widespread use of antigen tests to replace existing measures

HIQA says that antigen tests may have a role ‘in certain circumstances’

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Sep 20th 2021, 10:55 AM

# in the club

Trial nightclub event expected to have crowd capacity of 60%

Attendees will be expected to produce a negative anitgen test before the event.

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Sep 2nd 2021, 2:52 PM

# College

Staff and students urged to sign up for pilot antigen testing project on four college campuses

Testing will involve volunteers providing saliva samples twice weekly.

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Jul 12th 2021, 9:01 AM

# covid19

Festivals, football and foreign travel: how successful have large-scale test events been in Europe?

There have been mixed results since mass gatherings have returned on the continent.

Several pilot events across Europe have had encouraging results, Michelle Hennessy reports.

But the WHO is concerned in particular about how Euro 2020 socialising will impact on transmission.

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Jul 6th 2021, 12:05 AM

# testing testing one two three

One positive Covid-19 antigen test at pilot festival but attendee later returns negative PCR test

Over 4,000 people were tested ahead of the event at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham

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Jul 4th 2021, 3:47 PM

# Testing

Dáil committee calls on Holohan to explain opposition to antigen tests

NPHET has objected to the use of the rapid tests among the general public.

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Jun 9th 2021, 6:00 PM

# Testing

'A false reassurance': Health officials caution against widespread use of rapid antigen tests

Supermarket chain LIDL made headlines on Thursday when it announced it will stock rapid antigen testing kits in its stores.

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May 11th 2021, 6:00 AM

# expert group report

Rapid testing 'could be deployed in all schools by September 2021'

Antigen testing is not yet recommended as a requirement to enter restaurants or other leisure activities.

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Apr 1st 2021, 4:42 PM

# factfind

Factfind: Does the WHO 'not recommend' using rapid Covid tests in schools, as Norma Foley claimed?

Unions have called for regular rapid testing as part of the re-opening of schools next month.

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Feb 26th 2021, 8:31 PM

# rapid tests

Expert group reviewing if antigen tests can be used in schools and workplaces

The health minister said from this week, significant volumes of antigen tests are being deployed across healthcare settings.

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Jan 28th 2021, 12:34 PM

# Coronavirus

Self-isolation after contact with a Covid-19 case could be cut to seven days – study

New research has suggested that people who test negative after seven days of quarantine are unlikely to be infectious.

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Jan 21st 2021, 7:31 AM