NSW turns to rapid antigen tests to curb COVID-19 outbreak
Their accuracy is generally lower than a PCR test, but turnaround can be 15-20 minutes
Rapid antigen testing will be deployed to help curb the NSW COVID-19 outbreak despite warnings from the pathologists’ college the tests aren’t accurate enough.
On Wednesday, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said her government was working with critical industries so they could be used for essential workers as well as year 12 students when they resume face-to-face learning.
