Mass testing for asymptomatic Covid to be rolled out in Northern Ireland

By The Newsroom

Published 10th Mar 2021, 17:48 BST

Updated 10th Mar 2021, 19:23 BST

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Mass testing to detect people with asymptomatic Covid-19 is to be rolled out in Northern Ireland.

Sectors prioritised include agri-food, essential retail, manufacturing and construction.

Up to a third of those with the disease have no symptoms.

Matt Wills, head of mass testing in Northern Ireland said: “New technology makes it possible to test at far greater frequency and pace.”