Rapid antigen tests are a fast and cheap COVID-testing alternative available in Australia in November

By Manuela Callari
Updated October 1 2021 - 10:51am, first published 10:30am
A negative result is displayed on a COVID-19 rapid antigen test. Picture: Shutterstock.
A negative result is displayed on a COVID-19 rapid antigen test. Picture: Shutterstock.

Australians will soon be able to test themselves for COVID-19 at home, with federal health minister Greg Hunt announcing that home testing kits will be available from November 1.