Nphet recommends that HSE resumes testing of close contacts twice

Nphet recommends that HSE resumes testing of close contacts twice

If the contact receives a negative test result on day 10 and has no symptoms they will no longer be required to quarantine.

The National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) has recommended that the HSE resumes testing close contacts of positive Covid-19 cases, twice.

Close contacts of a confirmed case will no longer need to restrict their movements if they test negative for Covid-19 on day 10.

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