Finding a rapid antigen test has become like a game of snap for millions of Australians who spend hours searching pharmacies and supermarkets before supplies are sold out within minutes of hitting shelves.
“You could argue we have an advantage, but in fairness we’ve got to take a few risks in business,” Harvey says. “Whereas governments are probably in a different position to that.”Like vaccines, rapid antigen tests have become part of the coronavirus pandemic hunger games that have resulted from delays in planning a coordinated national response to secure supplies.
Managing director of Allied Express Transport Michelle McDowell made a big investment in providing free rapid antigen testing on site to help keep the business afloat.Managing director of Allied Express Transport Michelle McDowell made a big financial investment in providing free rapid antigen testing on site to help keep the business afloat.
“Larger corporates in higher-risk industries have generally been better prepared as they moved to implement RAT programs late last year and had existing stockpiles to utilise,” ACCI chief executive Andrew McKellar says. One of Australia’s biggest law firms, King & Wood Mallesons, is finalising a rapid test “surveillance program” to give staff who want to return to the office with “peace of mind”.
AnnaPattySMH Made in Australia of course!
AnnaPattySMH Why didn’t the federal Gov do the same?