🧪 New Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) will be rolled out from today. It’s important to note these test kits are for swabbing your mouth – not your nose! To ensure you’re receiving an accurate result, watch this video on how to use an oral COVID-19 RAT kit correctly. These RATs will be available for free at our 1300 Smiles and Reid Park drive-through testing sites for eligible community members. Our teams on site will inform you about the type of testing kit you are receiving. If you have questions,

How are rapid antigen tests different from the brain-tickling PCR swabs that so many of us have endured? 👉 https://bit.ly/RATs_1News_280122 RATs use a front-of-nose swab which means they can be done at home. But they’re less accurate than the PCR test you get at testing centres. | 1News

How to do a Rapid Antigen Test. Oral Swab and Nasal Swab. Frequently Asked Questions about RATs.