Tag: Rapid antigen test
15 things not to do when using a rapid antigen test, from storing in the freezer to sampling snot
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Many of us have taken a rapid antigen test (RAT) or have administered them to our school-aged children.
But how many of us are...
Go low, go slow: how to rapid antigen test your kid for COVID as school returns
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Many parents across Australia will be COVID testing their kids at home using rapid antigen tests (RATs), as school returns across many states...
How accurate is your RAT? 3 scenarios show it’s about more than looking for lines
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As Omicron surges through the community, getting the right answer from a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) is not as straightforward as reading one...
Grattan on Saturday: Government management of Omicron blighted by false assumptions, bad planning
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Australia’s journey through Omicron is like the bus tour from hell. Steering awry, seat belts forgotten or not working, and the driver’s...
I’ve tested positive to COVID. What should I do now?
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For two years, COVID has dominated our world. In Australia, we’ve tested every sniffle, undergone extensive lockdowns, and double-vaccinated more than 90% of adults to...
Free rapid antigen tests makes economic sense for governments, our analysis shows
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Following considerable public pressure over the past few weeks, the federal government has announced concession card holders will soon be able to...