1.1K views · 21 reactions | Mālo ni  Watch how to take a COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test Te Gagana Tokelau | Tokelauan E fai vehea te hiakiga e fakaaoga ai te Rapid Antigen Test | Ministry for Pacific Peoples | Facebook

Lisa Barrett is an infectious diseases expert from Dalhousie University. She’s administered a lot of COVID-19 rapid antigen tests. For people considering using the tests over the holidays, Barrett stresses that rapid tests are great for screening but aren’t a substitute for vaccination and other COVID safety protocols like distancing and masking. In this example, Barrett uses an Abbott Panbido at-home rapid test, but there are other similar tests available. She stresses there are a couple of poi

A rapid antigen test (RAT) is a quick way to detect COVID-19 in people who are not displaying symptoms of the virus. With results displayed in 15 and 20 minutes, you can use a RAT to reduce the risk of passing on COVID-19 to vulnerable friends and family these holidays. In the event that you have COVID-19 symptoms you should always get a PCR test. For more information on RATs, visit: https://bit.ly/RapidAnitgenTests | Hunter New England Local Health District