Nphet recommends twice weekly antigen tests and extending use of Covid cert

Infectious diseases consultant Dr Eoghan de Barra has said he does not understand why antigen tests are not being used. Picture: Brian Lawless

Nphet is urging the Government to consider extending the use of Covid-19 certs beyond the hospitality industry.

In his letter to the Health Minister, the Chief Medical Officer recommends wider use of Covid-19 certificates but does not specify where they could be used.