Varadkar rules out antigen, PCR tests for indoor dining until Delta peaks

Tánaiste said guidelines for indoor dining will be ready 'today, if not over the weekend' ahead of Monday's reopening

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has ruled out PCR and antigen tests for indoor dining in the short-term. File picture

Antigen and PCR testing will not be used for indoor dining until after the Delta wave peaks in this country, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has warned.

From Monday, indoor restaurants and bars are due to reopen for those who have been vaccinated or have recovered from Covid. However, the guidelines for indoor hospitality are still being worked out today.