The South Australian government has lifted a ban on the widespread use of rapid antigen tests, clearing the way for their sale in pharmacies and supermarkets.
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The government has lifted a ban on the widespread use of the tests, clearing the way for their sale in pharmacies and supermarkets. "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 testing is a useful tool for surveillance testing and asymptomatic South Australians who are looking for a greater sense of confidence before socially interacting with others."
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