576 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed, HSE planning to use antigen tests to deal with outbreaks

HSE chief Paul Reid also said they are considering using the tests for close contacts.

Sun, 11 Jul, 2021 - 15:04

Nicole Glennon

A further 576 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed this evening as the HSE’s chief executive revealed they are planning to use antigen testing to deal with outbreaks of the virus.

Paul Reid also said they are considering using the tests for close contacts.

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