Clearing up confusion: what to do after returning a positive rapid test

As COVID testing facilities across the country are overwhelmed, authorities are urging people who test positive from a rapid antigen test and have mild symptoms to contact their GP - and not visit a PCR testing facility unless they are really sick.

A health worker shows a positive SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Test from the Swiss multinational healthcare company Source: Keystone

Meanwhile supply issues continue to affect the availability of rapid antigen tests across Australia.

A new guideline has been created on what to do next for those who get a positive rapid antigen test result.

The revised guidelines announced by the National Cabinet confirmed that those who get a positive result from a rapid antigen test are no longer required to have a PCR test.

Instead, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said people who tested positive on a rapid antigen test and had mild symptoms would now be able to get support at home from their GP via the telehealth system.

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