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Latest news: Rapid antigen tests

ACT records 1020 new COVID cases

The ACT has recorded 1,020 new COVID cases in the latest update.

ACT Rapid Antigen Test reporting form now online

A new form allowing Canberrans to notify ACT Health of a positive Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) result is now available online.

Don’t delay school start, leaders urged

A former deputy chief medical officer is calling on national cabinet to not delay the start of the school year, despite rising omicron cases. 

Local pharmacies ‘doing their best’ to stock RATs

Finding RATs in Canberra seems to be harder than discovering a golden ticket, and local pharmacies are doing their best to get them in stock.

NSW reports 25,870 COVID cases, 11 deaths

NSW is working on legally requiring people to report a positive result from a self-administered rapid antigen test so it doesn't lose sight of infections.

Home rapid antigen test shortages due to hoarders: Joyce

Barnaby Joyce says panic buying and hoarding is leading to shortages of COVID-19 rapid antigen tests as Australians struggle to find the kits.

ACT records 1039 COVID cases, 27 in hospital

The ACT has recorded 1,039 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours to 8pm last night as positive rapid antigen tests can now confirm infections in Canberra.

Positive rapid antigen tests able to access pandemic payments

Workers who test positive to COVID-19 via rapid antigen tests will soon be eligible to access federal pandemic leave disaster payments.

Rapid antigen tests now accepted to confirm COVID infections in ACT

People in the ACT with a positive rapid antigen test (RAT) result will no longer be required to have a PCR test to confirm they have COVID-19.

‘Find a RAT’ helping Australians find a rapid antigen test

Find a RAT site currently has over 30 locations listed across Canberra and Queanbeyan where rapid antigen tests are sold.

Free rapid antigen tests makes economic sense for governments, our analysis shows

We’ve developed a model that estimates how cost-effective a policy of government-funded rapid antigen tests for all Australians would be.

Rapid antigen tests to play key role as COVID surges

Greater use of rapid antigen tests, including free tests to be provided to concessional card holders, will help relieve pressure on COVID-19 testing centres.

Scott Morrison criticised for being behind in RAT race

Scott Morrison will reportedly take a proposal to subside the cost of COVID-19 rapid antigen tests for people on low incomes to a meeting of the national cabinet.

Angry Aussies slam rapid antigen test availability

Scott Morrison remains under pressure to make rapid antigen COVID-19 tests free as widespread shortages continue around the country.

PM won’t make rapid antigen COVID tests free

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has resisted calls to make rapid antigen tests free for everyone as Omicron cases explode across the country.

New COVID-19 rules come into effect today

Australians across five states and territories now only need to isolate for seven days if they are a close contact.

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