Antigen test approved for meat plants

Antigen test approved for meat plants

The HSE has been working with the Department of Agriculture on the tests, which can rapidly detect the presence or absence of the Covid-19 antigen. File picture

An antigen test has been cleared for use in meat plants while trials are continuing for other workplaces, the national clinical director for Health Protection has said.

Dr Lorraine Doherty said the HSE has been working with the Department of Agriculture on the tests, which can rapidly detect the presence or absence of the Covid-19 antigen.

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