Covid-19 Pandemic

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 January 2022

Wednesday, 19 January 2022

Questions (1672)

Michael Creed

Question:

1672. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health if his Department, its medical advisors or NPHET have given consideration to T cell immunity in the context of Covid-19; the tests available for measuring the level of individual T cell immunity; the way in which this might assist with dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1300/22]

Written answers

Minister for Health

The Department and the HSE continue to monitor all emerging evidence in relation to SARS-CoV-2, including as relates to testing modalities and approaches, in order to optimally inform the national pandemic response.