| | | | | From midnight, in five jurisdictions, people who meet the new definition of a close contact will be required to quarantine for seven days, with a rapid antigen test on day six. | | | | | National cabinet has agreed on what defines a person as a close contact of a COVID-19 case. So, how does that differ from what rules were in place for each state and territory previously? | | | | | SA further relaxes testing requirements as the state's Premier says two-thirds of COVID-19 tests were conducted on people without symptoms. | | | | | The federal government warns it will take "strong, clear, swift" action against any price-gouging of rapid antigen-tests, as demand for the kits continues to outstrip supply. | | | | | Rapid antigen tests are more likely to return false negatives than PCR tests, but experts say they are useful for identifying when a person is at their most infectious. So how can they be used in Australia? | | | | | The front entrance of Old Parliament House has been set on fire for the second consecutive week as protests continue outside the building. | | | | | Another backpacker becomes the latest case of COVID-19 linked to a Perth cluster, with the Premier announcing details while revealing WA would wait to adopt new national close contact guidelines. | | | | | A NSW laboratory under fire for delays in providing COVID-19 results says it warned the Victorian and Queensland governments about the immense strain traveller requirements would have on pathology companies. | | | | | Chief Health Officer John Gerrard says he expects the state to experience a "very large number of cases" and it was likely that in coming days there would be intensive care admissions. | | | | | A Newcastle man says he was shocked when he was refused a PCR COVID-19 test at a drive-through clinic after testing positive with a rapid antigen test. | | | | | | | | | Download the ABC News app | | Available on Android and Apple devices | | | The ABC NEWS app makes it easier for you to stay up to date with the latest news and information from Australia's most trusted news source. | | | | | The ABC sent this message to bryanrini294.nashjensk@blogger.com these details are included to help provide assurance that this is a genuine email from ABC.
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