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CMO urges people not to buy supermarket Covid test kits

May 10, 2021 17:32
By Shannonside News
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CMO urges people not to buy supermarket Covid test kits

Lidl started selling packets of the tests in its stores last week

The Chief Medical Officer says people should not use shop-bought Covid testing kits. Last week, NPHET warned people about antigen tests being sold by supermarket chain Lidl.

It says the tests are less reliable than those used by medical staff. Dr Tony Holohan is urging the public to avoid using tests sold in shops altogether

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