As the festive lights brighten the streets and the spirit of Christmas fills the air, we at Citytest Health Check want to extend our warmest holiday wishes to you and your families. This season is a special time for warmth, celebration, and creating lasting memories with those we hold dear. Amidst the festive cheer, it's also a time for us all to unwind, cherish the moments that matter, and look forward to the new beginnings that the New Year brings.

As the year draws to a close and we prepare to turn the page to a new chapter, it’s a time-honored tradition to reflect on the past twelve months. For many of us, our health journey has had its shares of ups and downs. At CityTest, we believe in taking stock of the past to prepare for a healthier future. Let’s take a moment to review your health milestones this year and set a plan for a vibrant tomorrow

With a change in the course of infection, new virus variants keep appearing, which must continue to be reliably detected by rapid antigen tests and PCR tests. As part of two laboratory studies, the detection of virus variants using the Testsealabs COVID-19 antigen rapid test was examined. The sensitivity of samples of the delta variant (B.1.617.2) and samples of the omicron variant (B.1.1.529) was determined. The Omicron subvariant BA.2 was also examined.  

Antigen tests are an effective tool to help employers prevent the spread COVID-19 in the workplace. Antigen tests, when used for screening employees in non-healthcare workplaces, can detect current infection before an employee enters the workplace or returns to work. Antigen tests are

A temporary restriction on non-essential travel to the EU is currently in place from many non-EU countries. The EU has created a list of countries for which these restrictions should be lifted. This list is reviewed every two weeks. 

Discover top tips to stay healthy on holidays in Ireland Staycations are officially in! Staycations are officially in! As a nation we’re starting to appreciate the wealth of beauty and culture on our doorsteps in Ireland and spending more time exploring our magnificent country. From the stunning Wild Atlantic Way to the breath-taking Giant’s Causeway and all the fun-filled cities and picturesque towns in between, there are a lot of gorgeous areas to be more than proud of.

As Ireland faces it’s third wave of COVID-19 it is vital we continue to protect ourselves and vulnerable members of our society by working to reduce the spread of the virus in Ireland.

The rising number of children being kept out of school due to Covid-19 could be stemmed using antigen testing. The information came after it was made in a statement by the head of the Irish SME Association.