"Rapid testing does not replace our public health advice to wear a mask and keep washing your hands, but it could be an additional weapon in our fight against COVID-19 in the future. Antigen self-testing is performed twice a week and tests can easily be completed yourself at home. After completing your test, you report your results online using the HSE Report Antigen Result website. Regardless of rapid testing, if you do experience any symptoms of COVID-19, even mild symptoms, you will still need to go for a RT-PCR test and restrict your movements. If you do need a RT-PCR test, when you book your test, you will now be asked if this is because you have had a positive antigen test result.