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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...
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...
Planning a Christmas get-together? 8 tips to avoid a super-spreader event
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Not many more sleeps until Christmas, and all those long lunches and get-togethers with family and friends.
If you’re hosting a gathering and want...
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.
You’ll...
Can I catch COVID from the pool? Not from the water but watch out for the change rooms and queues
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As NSW and Victoria speed toward target COVID vaccination rates and the associated relaxation of lockdown rules, many are considering...
Planning a road trip in a pandemic? 11 tips for before you leave, on the road and when you arrive
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As restrictions ease around the country and the prospect of travel beckons, many of us will be planning road trips for the...