South Australia gives nod to widespread rollout of rapid antigen COVID-19 tests

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South Australian Premier Steven Marshall has called for patience as the rollout of COVID-19 rapid antigen tests begins across the state. 7NEWS

South Australian Premier Steven Marshall has called for patience as the rollout of COVID-19 rapid antigen tests begins across the state.

“We planned for the use of rapid antigen testing to be implemented when we reached a level of COVID within the community and we have now hit that mark,” Mr Marshall said. Rapid antigen tests are recommended for people with no symptoms, but who want greater assurance they will not infect people in their family or the community.

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