Tag: COVID-19 testing
When is it OK to take a rapid antigen test for COVID rather than lining up for a PCR swab?
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With Christmas around the corner and COVID-19 case numbers rising, it’s important to keep getting tested when you have symptoms, have been exposed to...
Taking your first rapid antigen test? 7 tips for an accurate result
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You can now buy rapid antigen tests in supermarkets and pharmacies to test yourself at home for COVID-19 in about 15 minutes.
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Yes, dogs can sniff out COVID. But not after dinner, when they need a nap
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The idea of cute puppy dogs playing a role in leading us out of this pandemic is about as tantalising a...
Got a COVID-19 test in Victoria and still haven’t got your results? Here’s what may be happening — and what to do
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Stories are emerging of Victorians who have followed advice and sought a COVID-19 test, only to find they’re still...
As restrictions ease, here are 5 crucial ways for Australia to stay safely on top of COVID-19
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As Australia’s coronavirus restrictions are gradually lifted, we may well see an upswing in cases of COVID-19. The World Health Organisation has warned of...