Nphet sidelined as Government set to defy advice and press on with rapid antigen tests
Expert group to be appointed to fast-track roll-out
The Government is to side-line the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) and press on with the use of rapid antigen tests to screen people for Covid-19.
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has decided to by-pass Nphet and establish a new expert group to fast-track the roll-out of rapid tests to assist in the reopening of the country.
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