Rapid antigen testing

Included in this update:

• About Rapid antigen tests
• Critical workers - The Close Contact Exemption Scheme
• Priority Populations and Community Providers
• The COVID Healthcare and Emergency Service Workforce
• RATs for non-critical business, agencies, and organisations
• Travel
• Going to Court
• Approved RATs and how to use them
• Distribution channels

Rapid antigen tests (RATs)
In Omicron Phase 2, New Zealand is stepping up its response to slow the spread of the virus. This includes the increased use of Rapid antigen tests (RATs), alongside PCR tests.
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RATs are a type of test for COVID-19 that are generally taken with a front of nose swab and can be taken under supervision or you can take one for yourself.

Click here for the full update - 16th February

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