Covid-19: 'Not possible' to replace swabs with rapid tests, Hiqa says

Hiqa said the swabbing system remains more accurate than rapid test alternatives. File Picture.

Hiqa said the swabbing system remains more accurate than rapid test alternatives. File Picture.

Wed, 21 Oct, 2020 - 11:42
Neil Michael

A rapid test for Covid-19 isn’t suitable for Ireland yet, the health watchdog has said.

This is because they are not as accurate as the swabbing system used here.

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