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Holohan's views on antigen tests 'inaccurate', Harvard professor says

On that basis, a test designed to limit Covidâs spread only needs to have sensitivity rates of 30 per cent to 40 per cent, he said. âSo 50 per cent is actually a good value if that test is only meant to detect infection,â Prof Mina noted.
He told the committee that data increasingly showed that using rapid screening before large gatherings could prevent 90 per cent to 95 per cent of transmissions.
Prof Mina maintained that antigen testing passengers an hour before a flight was more likely to prevent virus transmission than requiring a negative PCR result from several days before, which the Republicâs authorities demand. ....

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New Shannon Group chairman departs over Twitter controversy

New Shannon Group chairman departs over Twitter controversy
Aaron Forde apologises for ‘insensitive’ language as Eamon Ryan revokes appointment
Tue, Feb 16, 2021, 16:12
Updated: Tue, Feb 16, 2021, 22:22

The Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has announced that he will not be proceeding with the appointment of Aaron Forde as chairman of Shannon Group.
Mr Ryan had announced his appointment earlier on Tuesday.
In a phone conversation later on Tuesday, Mr Ryan indicated that Mr Forde’s use of social media was “below the standard expected of the chair of a state board.”
“This is an important time for Shannon Group, which has to chart a way through the crisis caused by the pandemic and plan for recovery. The Department of Transport will work to appoint a new chair as quickly as possible,” a spokeswoman said. ....

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