Lidl defends sale of antigen tests amid concerns over ‘false reassurance’

Supermarket chain Lidl has defended the sale of antigen tests in its stores despite criticism from public health authorities.

One member of staff who tested positive using the antigen test, removed himself from the workplace, then went to his GP who referred him for a PCR test and he was found to have Covid-19. However, he expressed concern about the way the Lidl had marketed the test, particularly in an advertisement last week where it was bundled with charcoal and sausages in a sale package. “That is the wrong message.”

“Someone could go into the supermarket and buy a pound of sausages and charcoal for a BBQ, as well as a test. That represents a real risk,” Dr Holohan said last Friday.

Fantastic to see this. Go Lidl. The government should have been more involved with testing. Only now have they woken up. It’s not a panacea but it can help. 🛶

why don’t you report on the fact that these tests are CE marked and European approved. They are handed out for free in the U.K. and many other EU countries. CMOIreland ‘s remarks seem to be at odds with the rest of the world. Report on that!

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