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Latest news: Covid-19 testing

Freight-friendly virus test site popping up in Yass

A new, dedicated, 24-hour COVID-19 testing facility for truck drivers along key regional freight routes will operate at the nearby NSW town of Yass from tomorrow.

Where and when you can get tested in the Canberra region

If you do have symptoms of COVID-19, or are identified as a close contact, get tested immediately at one of these locations in the ACT.

‘6000 tests a day’: ACT COVID testing capacity lifts to meet surge in demand

Since the first case in the ACT outbreak was detected last week, COVID testing capacity has been increasing to meet the surge in demand.

ACT COVID scare sees ten false positives, one result outstanding

An ACT COVID scare has seen 11 people notified of a positive test result, with 10 of those have now tested negative.

‘You can come back tomorrow’: ACT testing sites under the pump

ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith says testing sites are trying to “staff up” in the wake of an outbreak of the UK strain in Greater Brisbane.

Australian COVID infection levels could be five times higher, study says

An Australia National University (ANU) study has found while Australia was leading the way in COVID-19 detection, infection levels may have been five times higher than originally reported by August.

Larger gatherings in Canberra as COVID restrictions set to ease

More people in medium-sized venues, larger outdoor gatherings and 50% capacity at large events will come into effect in Canberra next Friday.

Testing rates drop as restrictions ease for small venues

Canberrans are once again being urged to get tested for coronavirus as daily COVID-19 testing rates start to decline, concerning the ACT Chief Health Officer and health authorities. Dr Kerryn Coleman said today...

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