Requirement for confirmatory PCR tests to be scrapped for people with positive antigens

People who record a positive antigen test will no longer need a confirmatory PCR test under new changes. Photograph: Sam Boal / RollingNews.ie

People who receive a positive antigen test result will not have to get a further confirmatory PCR test, under new rules being considered by the government, according to Stephen Donnelly.

Updated public health advice has been sent to government this afternoon ahead of a full cabinet meeting tomorrow morning, regarding the country's fight against the Omicron variant.