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2022
Randox says it takes complaints seriously after customers miss flights due to delayed results
Customers have expressed frustration with Randox’s delivery times and appointment system.
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Jan 11th 2022, 6:29 PM
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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
Omicron is 'running rife in our communities' but has not yet peaked, HSE boss says
Paul Reid said the HSE is continuing to ramp up capacity for PCR testing as demand increases.
Paul Reid said it appears cases of Omicron may have peaked in some other countries but not yet in Ireland
He said the HSE is continuing to ramp up capacity for PCR testing as demand increases
Children aged five to 11 who are at high risk from Covid-19, or live with someone high risk, can now be registered for a vaccine
Vaccine registration opens for high-risk children aged 5 to 11
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Dec 28th 2021, 12:50 PM
PCR testing facilities to operate on Christmas Day and St Stephens' Day
Ireland has the third highest uptake of booster vaccines in the EU.
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Dec 24th 2021, 12:07 PM
Less invasive saliva PCR test 'almost as accurate' as nose/throat swab
In a new Irish study 94% of the positive nose/throat samples also tested positive for Covid-19 via the saliva test.
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Sep 8th 2021, 11:41 AM
Government won't provide free PCR tests to people heading off on international holidays, says junior Minister
Minister for State Ossian Smyth says that holidaymakers will need to reach out to private testing companies.
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May 29th 2021, 4:17 PM
Health Minister says Professor Philip Nolan's tweet comparing antigen tests to snake oil was 'not helpful'
Stephen Donnelly said antigen testing is a part of Government policy when it comes to reopening society.
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May 11th 2021, 3:25 PM
Seven new walk-in Covid test centres are being set up this week
Three of the centres are opening tomorrow.
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Mar 31st 2021, 6:10 PM
Walk-in Covid testing to be introduced in areas with high virus rates
“We’re targeting the virus where we know it is,” the health minister said.
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Mar 23rd 2021, 6:23 PM
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
FactCheck: No, the WHO didn't say a positive Covid-19 test is more likely due to a cold
False claims on social media have inaccurately attributed a quote to the World Health Organization.
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Jan 15th 2021, 11:54 AM
FactCheck: Have manufacturers provided 'incomplete testing data' meaning their vaccines won't be approved?
False claims have spread on social media about Covid-19 testing and vaccination.
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Dec 10th 2020, 9:00 PM
FactCheck: Did the creator of PCR tests say they don't work for Covid-19?
Posts on social media have wrongly claimed that PCR testing is inaccurate and produces a high rate of false positive results.
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Nov 26th 2020, 4:09 PM
Covid-19 test centres fully operational in Cork and Shannon Airports from tomorrow
Travellers arriving into Ireland from ‘red’ regions in the EU will be allowed to move freely once they pass a PCR Covid-19 test five days following their arrival.
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Nov 11th 2020, 1:00 PM
Connacht academy player positive for Covid-19 and isolating
The player has been isolating since Wednesday after being a close contact of a confirmed case.
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Oct 20th 2020, 7:55 PM