Q&A What will a primary school antigen test programme look like? 

The ECDC says 'mitigation and response strategies that avoid or minimise school closures should be given priority where possible'. Picture: Sam Boal / RollingNews.ie

Detailed arrangements for an antigen testing programme in primary schools will be available soon. What could such a scheme look like? 

Why is there talk about an antigen testing programme for primary schools?