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We are currently investigating COVID-19 situations in 37 workplaces in the Mid-West region, involving 128 cases and an estimated 270 close contacts.
We are aware of a small number of outbreaks that have led to the temporary closure of local businesses #SafeWorkStopsCovid
There is now abundant evidence that shows that people who have been infected have as good a response to their first dose vaccine as those in infected and w 2 doses.
A nice paper here discusses an approach based on knowledge of being infected in past
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“It’s just not helpful … We’re talking about people’s lives here and these are tools that, when used appropriately, can save lives by preventing spread.” #RapidAntigenTests https://t.co/AVYx7vIEGH
On Antigen testing
There's a lot of third level students who want to get back to in-class, in-tutorial lectures & it's been a huge impact on them without this. So if this is a key to get them back on campus. Well then, this is something that needs to be considered. @CormacDevlin
Yes, #Antigen testing done correctly with EU certified listed tests are accurate and done regularly can help keep you safe! #Antigen#RapidTesting#COVID19
@immdaly@RTENewsAtOne@cmo If the question is: “will #antigen only detect 50% of infectious cases” then the answer is NO, it will detect more like 90% and if it’s repeated x 2/3/week then it’s closer to 100%
@immdaly@RTENewsAtOne@cmo If the question is: “will #antigen only detect 50% of infectious cases” then the answer is NO, it will detect more like 90% and if it’s repeated x 2/3/week then it’s closer to 100%
‘This is a step in the right direction. It gives hope to people for so many reasons—to travel, to reunite with loved ones, to develop business opportunities or to get back to work’
We had a productive discussion with @DarraghOBrienTD on the crisis in aviation and how we might emerge from it. Topics discussed included the Restart Plan, EU Digital Green Certificates and rapid antigen testing. Thanks for listening.