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A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>The current guidelines say that for a school-age child, there is no need to test for covid if they are a potential contact</p>

parenting

Dr Phil Kieran: Do I need to test my child for covid?

What are the rules about covid tests and isolating these days?

<p>HSE Lead for covid-19 Test and Trace and Vaccination Eileen Whelan said the online booking portal will also close from Thursday. File Picture: Picture Dan Linehan</p>

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Covid-19 community testing centres and PCR self-referral portal to close this week

<p>Professor Mary Horgan said that antigen tests, like all other protective modalities, had their place, and that Ireland should be using "all available tools to keep infection rates low." Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin</p>

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Antigen tests 'have a place' in facilitating international travel, expert says

Brexit

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Irish lorry drivers heading to France urged to pre-book Covid-19 antigen test

German lab on standby to cope if Ireland's Covid-19 testing capacity is exceeded

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German lab on standby to cope if Ireland's Covid-19 testing capacity is exceeded

Immunology expert suggests establishing an all-island test centre for Covid-19

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Immunology expert suggests establishing an all-island test centre for Covid-19

Coronavirus - Mon Aug 10, 2020

Halting of Covid tests in meat factories 'incredibly reckless', says Pearse Doherty

There are currently four coronavirus clusters associated with meat plants in the State

Thu, 10 Sep, 2020

Ofsted inspection report

‘Surge’ in children being referred for Covid-19 testing

GPs around the country are reporting a “surge” in the number of children attending for assessment for possible Covid-19, the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) has confirmed.

Tue, 08 Sep, 2020

Don't buy Covid-19 tests online, warns public health agency

Don't buy Covid-19 tests online, warns public health agency

The Health Products Regulatory Authority warn the public using against Covid-19 tests as the result may not be accurate

Fri, 24 Jul, 2020

CC COVID-19 UPDATE

Disease expert: Patients can test positive months after they have recovered from Covid-19

Repeat Covid-19 testing is no longer considered appropriate for people who have recovered from the illness, according to the HSE clinical lead on infection control, Professor Martin Cormican.

Fri, 24 Jul, 2020