HSE could use antigen testing if Delta stretches system

Micheál Martin said the rapid testing could be used in place of PCR testing by the HSE. File picture: Brendan Gleeson

Antigen testing could be used by the HSE if the national Covid-19 testing system is stretched by the Delta variant, the Taoiseach has said.

Speaking at Government Buildings on Thursday afternoon, Micheál Martin said the rapid testing could be used in place of PCR testing by the HSE.