The device will be able to pick up COVID-19, influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), which is another contagious respiratory virus. 9News
Australians will be able to pick up a rapid antigen test for three viruses in one go.
Manufacture Touch Biotechology's Steven Quinlan said they had a 98 per cent accuracy and sensitivity for the test. "Within the next few months of releasing this test it will be checked again to see if they are still maintaining the level of accuracy," Quinlan said.The tests have a 98 per cent accuracy.Experts say numbers are tracking the same path as 2019, which is one of the worst flu seasons on record.
"A test that can pick up all three will be a really big help in working to control all three viruses this year," infectious disease physician Paul Griffin said. "I do think it's likely that we'll see all three viruses co-circulate in significant numbers this year," he said.It will be available for everyone over the age of four in chemists, supermarkets and online over the next few weeks.Continue reading
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