Lidl to sell antigen tests for less than €3

The tests will be available at the tills in each supermarket.

Lidl will sell antigen tests for less than €3 as part of their "fight against Covid-19".

The single antigen test, produced by Genrui Biotech Inc, is CE certified and on the approved EU list and will cost just €2.99 which the German supermarket say is the cheapest approved for use test on the market.

“We believe that making these affordable and accessible for everyone is the right thing to do," Lidl CEO JP Scally.

The tests will be available at the tills in each supermarket.

Earlier this week, the Tánaiste said that the Government's objective is to get subsidised antigen tests down to €2-3 per test.

Mr Varadkar said the proposal could be signed off by the Cabinet either later this week or next Tuesday.

Meanwhile, antigen testing will begin in schools on Monday.

Education Minister Norma Foley said that the tests would be issued by the HSE.

People are being advised to do an antigen test if they are not showing Covid symptoms have regularly been in high-risk environments.

High-risk environments can include cinemas, bars, restaurants and multi-household visits.

People who show symptoms of the virus are being advised to get a PCR test as opposed to an antigen test.