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Fianna Fáil senator says Donnelly needs to provide clarity on maternity restrictions as protest takes place
Senator Lisa Chambers has called for clarity from the HSE on restrictions still in place in some hospitals. By Orla Dwyer Tuesday 11 May 2021, 5:55 PM Tue 2:50 PM 19,150 Views 23 Comments
Protesters outside the National Maternity Hospital in Dublin.
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Updated Tue 5:55 PM
FIANNA FÁIL SENATOR Lisa Chambers has called for clarity from the HSE on the lifting of maternity restrictions in hospitals nationwide.
Her calls come as restrictions remain in place in certain hospitals, with protesters today gathering outside the National Maternity Hospital in Dublin.
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Snake oil or a key tool to help get people back to work – What’s the fuss with antigen tests?
11 May 2021, 7:30
SNAKE oil that won’t keep you safe or a key tool in getting people back to work in the pandemic?
Antigen tests have been called a lot of things recently and the Government is doing little to clarify the situation.
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NPHET s Professor Philip Nolan referred to the tests as snake oil and claimed the tests will not keep you safeCredit: PA:Press Association
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Tanaiste Leo Varadkar believes antigen tests will help get people back to work but warned they should not be used for safer socialisingCredit: PA:Press Association
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Dublin GP cautions use of antigen tests as business spokesman calls for public awareness campaign on rapid tests
Updated: 11 May 2021, 12:44
A DUBLIN GP has urged caution with the use of antigen tests for Covid-19 after a business spokesman called for a public awareness campaign to instruct people on how to carry out the tests properly.
Last week, Lidl announced it was selling five rapid Covid-19 tests for €25, with stocks almost selling out in a matter of days.
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Neil McDonnell from ISME
However the Government is already using these tests in meat factories and hospitals and they may have a role to play in colleges returning following a report from a group of experts which found the tests will be a helpful tool in reopening the country.
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