Immunology expert calls for rapid antigen tests for children

Professor Paul Moynagh, Head of the Department of Biology and Director of the Human Health Research Institute at Maynooth University.

Immunology expert Professor Paul Moynagh has called for rapid antigen tests to be used for children who display symptoms of Covid-19 or are deemed close contacts.

If such test results were negative then the children could continue to go to school, Prof Moynagh told RTÉ’s Morning Ireland.