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rapid antigen testing

COVID-19 tests no longer free in NZ – Expert Reaction

COVID-19 tests no longer free in NZ – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 26 September 202430 September 2024

The free supply of COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) comes to an end early next week. Te Whatu Ora says the […]

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RATs and self-isolation – Expert Q&A

RATs and self-isolation – Expert Q&A

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 06 July 202206 July 2022

Evidence shows some Covid-19 cases can remain infectious after seven days, meaning they may continue to spread the virus after leaving […]

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Phase 3 shakes up the pandemic response – Expert Reaction

Phase 3 shakes up the pandemic response – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 24 February 202224 February 2022

With more than 6,000 cases of Covid-19 recorded today, the gears are shifting on the Omicron outbreak in New Zealand, […]

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Millions more rapid antigen tests acquired – Expert Reaction

Millions more rapid antigen tests acquired – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 01 February 202201 February 2022

An extra 36 million rapid antigen tests have been ordered by the government. Expected to arrive during February and March, two […]

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Three-phase plan for Omicron – Expert Reaction

Three-phase plan for Omicron – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 26 January 202226 January 2022

The government has unveiled a staged approach to responding to Omicron that shifts from stopping to slowing its spread. The self-isolation period […]

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