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Rapid antigen tests will not be made free for all Australians: PM

Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Australia’s Chief Medical Officer and COVID-19 Taskforce Commander attend a national cabinet meeting.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Australia’s Chief Medical Officer and COVID-19 Taskforce Commander attend a national cabinet meeting. Source: AAP

It comes as Australia reports more than 64,000 new coronavirus cases in a single day. And the Pharmacy Guild of Australia calls for a rationing system on rapid antigen tests, to prevent stockpiling.


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By Hannah Kwon

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It comes as Australia reports more than 64,000 new coronavirus cases in a single day. And the Pharmacy Guild of Australia calls for a rationing system on rapid antigen tests, to prevent stockpiling.



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