An expert review for the National Public Health Emergency Team has recommended that the 14-day restricted movement rule, for close contacts of a confirmed Covid-19 case, should remain in place.
The review was concluded by the Health Information and Quality Authority, which looked at the incubation period - the period between exposure to the virus and symptom onset.
Close contacts are currently offered a test on day one and again on day seven. Dr Máirín Ryan, HIQA Director of Health Technology Assessment, said it was important that people understand the reasons for the two tests and the implications of receiving a "not detected" first test report, as many people at this early stage may be in the incubation period.