Project Unicov / Tionscadal Unicov

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NUI Galway is one of four Irish universities participating in the UniCoV project (www.unicov. org) to help detect and prevent the spread of COVID-19 among students and staff. This new research initiative involving twice weekly rapid antigen and saliva PCR testing, and wastewater monitoring is taking place in NUI Galway, Trinity College Dublin, University College Cork and University College Dublin. Its aim is to support, facilitate and sustain the return of face-to-face on campus activity. What’s involved? By way of a video, volunteers will be trained to perform rapid nasal swab tests and provide saliva samples for PCR testing for 2-week or 8-week periods. After taking the twice-weekly tests, volunteers photograph/report the results via a web-enhanced application, and submit saliva samples twice weekly at an on-campus drop off point. If the rapid test result is positive, you will be clearly instructed on what to do next. Watch the explainer video HERE

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Remember, testing alone doesn’t stop COVID-19 transmission. Please continue to follow Public Health Guidance……Wear A Mask, Avoid crowds, Wash your hands and Stay apart.