[ad_1] QUEEN’S University Belfast has received funding to develop a rapid diagnostic test for Covid-19. The trial is aimed at finding a highly accurate test which can show results within an hour, eliminating the need to send tests to a laboratory. one Ireland remains on Covid-19 lockdown until May 18Credit: PA: Press Association Meanwhile, the … Read more
[ad_1] More Irish people will now be eligible for a coronavirus test after the criteria was significantly changed. From Tuesday the threshold for a Covid-19 test will be widened to any patients who are experiencing one of three important symptoms: a fever, cough or shortness of breath. Previously tests had been limited to people who … Read more
[ad_1] 3 The HSE admitted that up to “100 people” have been incorrectly informed that their coronavirus test was negative, when in fact they had contracted the virus. The medical director, Dr. Holohan, promised to personally investigate the error. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news and updates 3 Medical Director Tony … Read more
[ad_1] The HSE has said that up to 100 people received the incorrect coronavirus test result and were in fact positive for the virus when told they were negative. A HSE statement issued to the Irish Mirror said: “The HSE identified that on Saturday, April 11, fewer than 100 people had been informed, by mistake, … Read more
[ad_1] The state’s accumulation of tests for coronavirus has dropped from a high point of about 35,000 people expecting results to about 11,000, said executive director of the Health Services Executive (HSE), Paul Reid. He said 25 laboratories were now being used to examine the Covid-19 tests, including 20 in hospitals, the national laboratory at … Read more