Q&A: The updated rules around Covid testing, self-isolation and the enhanced illness benefit

In a bid to ease some of the pressure on the PCR testing system, the HSE is asking symptomatic people aged between four and 39 to book antigen tests and self-isolate

The HSE has said it currently has a sufficient supply of antigen tests for the month of January. Pictures: iStock/ PA Archive

New changes in relation to Covid-19 testing have led to questions around self-isolation period durations and how people can apply for illness benefits.

Here we look at those changes and answer some of your questions.