Rapid antigen testing – which can detect the virus in 15 mins – will be piloted in Auckland and Christchurch, beginning soon in Auckland hospitals. This follows a review of the nation’s testing strategy that highlighted the need for more agile, tailored testing.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2021/10/07/rapid-antigen-tests-get-the-go-ahead/