Tens of millions more Rapid Antigen Tests will soon be available to Victorians.
The Victorian Government has ordered a further 166 million tests, building on its initial bulk order of 44 million.
The distribution of free RATs is helping to take the pressure off the PCR testing system. In total, more than 2.2 million RATs will have been distributed to health workers and vulnerable communities by the end of the week.
Since Victorians have been able to report RAT results, 179,207 Victorians have reported a positive result either via the coronavirus website or by phone.
Premier Daniel Andrews said: “We’re providing millions of rapid antigen tests to the Victorians who need it most, so they can protect us and our loved ones – prioritising workers who keep our health, aged care, disability and emergency service sectors going.”
“There are two critical ways we can drive our COVID-19 numbers down – get your third vaccine dose to better protect yourself and the community and isolate if you test positive on a rapid test or a PCR.”
“It has never been easier to get your third dose. If you had your second vaccine dose in October, you can now go and get your third dose at a state-run centre.”
