Pilot scheme for antigen testing in secondary schools being considered
A sign for one of the five new walk-in temporary Covid-19 testing centres at the National Aquatic Centre in Dublin. Picture: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie
The HSE’s chief clinical officer has said that officials are considering a pilot scheme of antigen testing in secondary schools and universities.
However, concerns remained around the sensitivity of the rapid tests, Dr Colm Henry said as he stressed that they would not replace existing measures.
