Rapid Covid-19 tests not yet suitable for Ireland, says Hiqa

Hiqa has, however, concluded alternatives like antigen-detection diagnostic tests instead need to be validated in Ireland in a clinical setting before they can be adopted here. Picture: AP Photo/Virginia Mayo

A rapid test for Covid-19 is not suitable for Ireland yet, the Health Information and Quality Authority (Hiqa) has said.

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