An expert group report has recommended to the Government the use of rapid testing for Covid-19. The report suggests that tests such as lateral flow antigen tests (LFAT) should compliment existing national polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing programmes.
It recommends widespread pilots, or feasibility studies, of rapid tests across various sectors and industries, including business, sports and education.
The report calls for Immediate focus to be placed on establishing an agile rapid test knowledge group, which would enable information on validated tests and sampling to be widely shared across Government departments, agencies and sectors.