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Foodstuffs to sell a million RAT tests at cost price, but high demand sees the Warehouse pause online sales

Foodstuffs to sell a million RAT tests at cost price, but high demand sees the Warehouse pause online sales
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RAT race on amid growing Omicron outbreak

A RAT race is on as tens of thousands of people try to source Rapid Antigen Tests amid the growing omicron outbreak. RATs are now the primary testing method and kits are available at retail outlets, or free through DHBs for those who are symptomatic or close contacts. But with reports of some people on-selling the tests - and community testing centres dealing with aggressive behaviour from people demanding kits - health officials are at pains to point out there are plenty to go around. Nita Blake-Persen reports.

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Consumer NZ finds big price difference in RATs

An investigation by Consumer NZ has found the price of rapid antigen tests varied greatly at different retailers. Consumer NZ reached out to a number of p

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Omicron Australia 2022: NSW unveils Covid-smart back-to-school plan with twice-weekly RAT testing

New South Wales has finally revealed its plan that will allow children back into the classroom, with students and teachers to be tested twice a week with free RAT kits.

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Covid Australia: Melbourne hospitals under pressure urge non-critical patients to stay away

The emergency wards at Sunshine (left), Footscray, and Williamstown Hospitals in Melbourne s west are currently under extreme pressure as Victoria s Covid crisis worsens.

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