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Health Minister Criticises NPET Member For Antigen "Snake Oil" Tweet.

Tuesday, 11 May 2021 13:31

By Ciara Plunkett @plunkettciara

File image: Prof. Philip Nolan/RollingNews

Stephen Donnelly says the comment was unhelpful.

The Health Minister has criticised NPHET's modeling expert Prof. Philip Nolan, President of Maynooth University, for comparing antigen tests to snake oil.

Stephen Donnelly says the comment was unhelpful and antigen testing is a part of government policy when it comes to re-opening.

Our Political Correspondent Seán Defoe reports:

Can I get some snake oil with that? It makes for a great salad dressing with a pinch of salt and something acerbic. Stay safe when socialising outdoors over the next few weeks. Small numbers, distance, masks. These antigen tests will not keep you safe. https://t.co/CsoTNrpfye
— Professor Philip Nolan (@PhilipNolan_MU) May 8, 2021

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