A new national record for COVID19 cases has been set in Victoria today, as a reporting system for at-home rapid tests opens up and adds to the figures. 9News
Victoria's COVID-19 case numbers are expected to continue to climb.
"Returning a positive RAT is the same as testing positive on a PCR – you are required to isolate, tell your contacts, and to log your positive result so we can ensure you have the care, information and support you need," she said., will allow the government to allocate required medical support and to keep track of cases.
It has been declared mandatory for anyone in Victoria who tests positive on a rapid antigen test to complete the form.Victoria's COVID-19 Commander Jeroen Weimar said people who test positive on a rapid antigen test will be required to answer nine easy questions on the government's online form.
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