Podcasts about rapid antigen tests

Winter is coming, and so is a projected increase in respiratory illnesses and COVID cases. Schools are particularly notorious breeding grounds for such diseases with children being more susceptible to respiratory illnesses. Ultimately, this results in teachers also being subject to COVID and respiratory illnesses at a higher rate than other professions, and an increased number of teachers leaving the profession due to long COVID symptoms is worsening Aotearoa's already severe teacher shortage. For this week's Get Action! Oto spoke to Tara Forde from Aotearoa Covid Action, to discuss a petition of hers calling for the government to prevent the spread of COVID in our schools by making improvements to school air quality and improving accessibility to Booster Vaccines and Rapid Antigen Tests. If you'd like to sign this petition, you can find it here:

Oto reached out to Paula Lorgelly, a professor of Health Economics and Population Health at the University of Auckland for an expert opinion on the end of Free Covid Test distribution.  From Monday this week onwards, Rapid Antigen Tests would not be provided from pharmacies freely and would instead need to be purchased directly from retailers. A pack of 5 covid tests would cost $16.99 at Chemist Warehouse, for example.

The Health Minister says Covid-19 tests still play a big role. The Government's buying another five million RATs, to keep them free for the public through to the end of June. It'll cost more than $5 million, funded from the existing Covid budget. Shane Reti says hundreds of people are still using them. "It's for those who might be at an increased risk, where the option of further treatment would make a difference. Part of that pathway to treatment is having a positive RAT test." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Questions to Ministers CHRISTOPHER LUXON to the Acting Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government's statements and actions? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Associate Minister of Housing: What real-world data, if any, is collected by the Government on healthy homes standards compliance? ANNA LORCK to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy? NICOLA WILLIS to the Minister of Finance: Does he agree with BNZ that "The New Zealand economy is currently in peak stagflation: two quarters of negative growth; a labour market that is unsustainably tight; and inflation miles above the Reserve Bank's target"; if not, why not? GLEN BENNETT to the Minister of Energy and Resources: How will Budget 2023 support businesses to decarbonise their vehicle fleets? Hon MARK MITCHELL to the Acting Minister of Police: Does she stand by the Minister of Police's statement, "It is my view that New Zealanders feel safer"; if so, why? SORAYA PEKE-MASON to the Minister for Women: What recent announcements has the Government made about representation on public sector boards? DAVID SEYMOUR to the Minister of Health: What is the name of the supplier storing the 17.8 million expired and expiring Rapid Antigen Tests to which she referred in her statement yesterday, "I am happy to give the member the name of the supplier if they put it on notice", and what is the overall cost to date of warehousing with this supplier to which she referred in her statement yesterday that "I am happy to provide the cost of the warehousing overall for the member if the member puts that question on notice"? Hon MEKA WHAITIRI to the Minister for Emergency Management: Does he stand by all his decisions and policies regarding the Emergency Management Bill? Hon PHIL TWYFORD to the Minister for the Environment: What progress has been made on repealing and replacing the Resource Management Act 1991? Hon MICHAEL WOODHOUSE to the Minister for Regional Development: Does she believe taxpayers have a right to expect good value for the Government's investment in the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF), and do comments from the Office of the Auditor-General that it was "not yet certain that Parliament or the public can have confidence that the investments made through the PGF reset will ultimately represent good value for money" concern her? ANAHILA KANONGATA'A to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: What recent announcement has she made about Aotearoa New Zealand's support for ocean diversity and conservation?

In today's Program: News Bulletin, Feature on health experts advice, recommending Rapid Antigen Tests to reduce the dangers of COVID-19, Stringer's report from Malta, Calendar of community events and activities, interview with Maltese Australian film director, Julian Galea about the release of his new film, Brothers from Malta and Fifa World Cup news and results. - Fil-Programm tallum: Bullettin ta' aħbarijiet, Feature dwar l-importanza tar-RAT tests, Rapport ta' aħbarijiet minn Malta mill-korrispondent tal-SBS Leonard Callus, Avviżi ta' attivitajiet u servizzi komunitarji, intervista mad-direttur tal-films Malti Awstraljan, Julian Galea dwar il-film tiegħu Brothers from Malta u aħbarijiet mit-Tazza tad-Dinja.

Amid concerns about a fourth wave of COVID-19 approaching the holiday season - there are suggestions people take RAT tests before going to functions where vulnerable. Some in culturally and linguistically diverse [[CALD]] communities are preparing to do just that. - Fost it-tħassib dwar ir-raba' mewġa tal-Covid-19, fiż-żmien tal-Milied u s-sena l-ġdida qed jingħata parir biex in-nies jagħmlu r-Rapid Antigen Tests, qabel jattendu għal xi funzjoni, speċjalment dawk li huma vulnerabbli għax għanhom xi mard li jdgħajjef is-sistema immunitarja tagħhom.

Episode overviewIn episode 120 Chris delves into the Holland America History books to reveal highlights of their services over the past 150 years, we celebrate the five star mariner status of a service dog with over 700 cruise days and so much more cruise news from around the world.Support the showListen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates. https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXSustainable Fashion – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhMaritime HistoryA look into the history of Holland America Line, from its foundation to its place today as a global cruise brand.Key highlights:Established in Rotterdam in 1873.Was a Dutch shipping and passenger line all the way until 1989.Carried over 400,000 passengers to the New World in its first 25 years of service.Became a significant global player, and linked The Netherlands to the USA and Canada,36,000 ton Nieuw Amsterdam in 1937 became one of the most famous ships and was a profitable ship in the hard years of the 1930s, which was always a challenge.Ships were utilised during WWII with many Dutch liners being used as troop transports,Only 9 ships remained at the end of WWII,Rebuilding phase saw the creation of Rotterdam – the Grand Dame – in 1959 – she was a dual purpose liner,Cargo division was divested in 1979, while in 1989 the company was sold to Carnival, for 1.2 billion guilders,HQ was moved to Seattle, and the line grew especially in early 2000s off the back of the Vista Class platform.Today preparing to celebrate its 150thImage Credit: Rotterdam arrives in New York. Holland America LineCruise newsHolland America Line has launched its 150th Anniversary Limited-Edition Pilsner Beer in Commemorative Can:Holland America Line Launches 150th Holland America Line is saying cheers to its 150th Anniversary by introducing a limited-edition Pilsner beer – HAL Pils – made in partnership with Pike Brewing that will be served on board across the fleet. Holland America Line chose the Seattle-based brewing company to honour the location of its U.S. headquarters and position as Seattle's Hometown Cruise Line. Anniversary Limited-Edition Pilsner Beer in Commemorative Can.The commemorative can is adorned with the iconic Jan van Beers poster of 1898 showing a woman in a nautical-blue dress and striped, white hat that mirrors the funnels of the Holland America Line steamship she's holding above her head. Holland America Line gave the label a twist with the company's modern logo and updated colour scheme.Service Dog Sails into Elite Status; More than 700 Cruise Days with Holland America Line Ceremony held in New York to present Joska the Service Dog with award that recognizes premium line's most frequent cruisers. Holland America Line's favourite four-legged friend, Joska the service dog, reached a milestone achievement of 700 cruise days on Rotterdam's current 150th Anniversary Transatlantic Crossing, making her eligible to receive the Platinum Medallion, the highest past-guest award for cruising days.Joska, a 10-year-old black Labrador retriever, is the ultimate globetrotter and spends most of her days cruising on Holland America Line with her owners, Cornelia “Connie” and Cornelis Marinussen, who previously received their Platinum Medallions.A special ceremony for Joska was held on board Rotterdam Oct. 26 to mark the milestone. Holland America Line President Gus Antorcha and Rotterdam's Captain Werner Timmers presented Joska with her Platinum Medallion, 5-Star Mariner status (highest level) in the cruise line's loyalty program and a selection of dog-friendly, Holland America Line-branded gifts.Coral Princess Arrives in Fremantle, visit hindered by COVID hysteria:The first cruise ship to return to Fremantle has arrived today, with Coral Princess returning to Freo early this morning. Unfortunately, a small percentage of passengers aboard have got COVID, which is to be expected from time-to-time aboard cruise ships as the world opens up. This has led to some media hysteria in WA, despite there being over 4,000 daily cases recorded on land.In response, Princess Cruises said: We continue to monitor closely a small number of guests who tested positive to COVID-19 and who are isolating and are being cared for in their stateroom by our medical and support staff.  All cases on board have been asymptomatic and mildly symptomatic. As of today, case numbers remain relatively steady with a vast number of our 2000 guests continue to enjoy facilities onboard. Guests will be able to disembark after undertaking Rapid Antigen Tests to enjoy an extended call at this popular destination.The ship's WA visit has not been easy, with a call in Geraldton being cancelled due to bad weather, while the ship will overnight in Freo tonight due to a cold front approaching the coast.Virgin Voyages welcomes Valiant Lady to Miami:Virgin is excited to welcome their second lady ship, Valiant Lady, to Miami! This Sunday, October 30th, marks another major milestone for the brand as Port of Miami and Terminal 5 celebrate the arrival of Valiant Lady for the first time.The ship will spend its winter season in Miami, the cruise capital of the world offering six- and eight-night itineraries to new ports including Roatán, San Juan and St. Croix. Sir Richard Branson will join Sailors aboard that afternoon as she departs Terminal 5 on her ‘MerMaiden voyage', a sailing full of surprises and unique activities like Halloween celebrations and attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the most mermaids in one place at our Beach Club at Bimini.MSC Euribia commences Maiden Season Ticket Sales:MSC Cruises second LNG-powered ship, MSC Euribia, plays a key role in the journey towards climate change mitigation with the new powerplant reducing CO2 emissions by up to 25% compared to standard fuels while also virtually eliminating other air emissions.MSC Euribia's inaugural season commences 10 June 2023 and MSC Cruises wants you to join the celebration with 50% off the cruise fare for the second passenger!MSC Euribia will offer incredible seven-night itineraries sailing to the Norwegian Fjords with weekly departures from Kiel, Germany with calls including Copenhagen, Denmark; Hellesylt, Norway for the Geirangerfjord; as well as Alesund and Flaam, also in Norway, among others.Or experience a European adventure. Departing Hamburg, Germany on 15 October 2023, over 9-nights guests will sail to Rotterdam for Amsterdam, Le Havre for Paris, Southampton and Falmouth, UK, where guests can visit Pendennis Castle, the 16th-century fortress built by Henry VIII.  The next stop is St Peter Port on the island of Guernsey before arriving back in Hamburg, Germany. Booking launch for the AIDA World Cruise 2024/2025 with AIDAIt's “Sail Away” in the Port of Hamburg for AIDAmar, which is going on a 117-day round-the-world journey for the first time. With AIDAmar, AIDA Cruises sends a larger ship of the Sphinx class on a world cruise for the first time. On board the ship, the anticipation for the XXL adventure is huge among guests and crew. “For many, the world trip is a long-awaited life-long dream. As captain of this special journey, I am delighted to be able to contribute to the fulfillment of this wish together with my crew. Unforgettable moments await our guests both ashore and on board,” says Felix Rothe, Captain of AIDAmar. Around 8:00 p.m., the time will come: the ship sets course for the world from the Cruise Centre Altona and does not return to the Hanseatic city until February 20, 2023.Highlights include:Lyttleton/Christchurch: Spectacular, expansive natural landscapes, a vibrant cultural scene and, with the romantic Avon River, a river that runs through the centre.Napier: This new AIDA port is famous above all for its classicist architecture from the 1930s. The New Zealand Art deco city is also home to many Maori motives and patterns.Tauranga: All of the “Lord of the Rings” and “Hobbit” movies were filmed in various locations in New Zealand. Guests can still admire the Shire with the hamlet of Hobbingen not far from the city centre – in the seemingly endless greenery around Matamat.Melbourne: Guests can celebrate their New Year's Eve in the Australian metropolis! Along the Yarra River, in the Birrarung Marr parks, at Federation Square or on the deck of AIDAsol – you have a perfect view of the fireworks and drone show from everywhere.Uturoa: This little place on the island of Raiatea is the pure South Seas experience! Paradise comes true with lush green hills, crystal clear turquoise sea and palm-fringed beaches.Carnival Conquest shows off first Pickleball Court:Pickleball is one of America's fastest-growing sports, and now it has a special place on board Carnival Conquest, which has debuted the first dedicated pickleball court in the Carnival fleet.Carnival Conquest's team members were the first to test out the new pickleball court that was added during its recent dry dock. The new court is located on the ship's top deck, so picklers can enjoy the fun of their favourite game and take in beautiful ocean views all at once. Pickleball is a two- or four-person sport where players hit a perforated hollow ball over a net using solid-faced paddles, combining elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong.The game has existed for decades, but it has seen surging popularity across the U.S. recently and growing interest internationally as well. While Carnival Conquest has become the first Carnival ship to feature a permanent pickleball court, the game can be played on board several other ships across the Carnival fleet as well – with equipment recently added to most ships featuring basketball courts, where the game can be played. Pickleball joins several other popular activities as part of Carnival Sport Square, which includes facilities for games such as mini golf, volleyball and basketball. Carnival Conquest's pickleball court is one of several recent ship enhancements, which also includes the addition of Carnival's new signature livery which features a stunning red, white, and blue hull design. Carnival Conquest sails from Port Miami year-round and offers a range of itineraries to The Bahamas as well as other Caribbean destinations.Costa Cruises to arrive in Taranto in 2023:  In summer 2023, Taranto will become a new port of call for Costa Cruises. From June 3 until October 7, Costa Pacifica, one of the Italian-flagged ships of the Costa fleet, will be in Taranto every week as part of an itinerary to discover the Greek islands.The announcement was made today during a press conference organised at the Palazzo di Città in Taranto, attended by Rinaldo Melucci, Mayor of Taranto, Sergio Prete, President of the Ionian Sea Port System Authority and Extraordinary Commissioner of the Port of Taranto, Gianfranco Lopane, Councillor for Tourism of the Apulia Region, Raffaella Del Prete, General Manager of Italian Cruise Ports of Global Ports Holding, and Mario Zanetti, President of Costa Cruises.19 calls are scheduled for Costa Pacifica in Taranto, on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition to Taranto, the ship will also visit Catania, Valletta (Malta), Mykonos (Greece), and Santorini (Greece), allowing guests to enjoy the best of the Greek islands, two wonderful destinations in Puglia and Sicily, two of Italy's most popular regions for international tourism, as well as the island of Malta, all in a single holiday.In this itinerary, Taranto will be both port of embarkation and disembarkation, which can also be reached with the “fly cruise” package, and port of transit for guests embarking in other ports, particularly Catania.Sun Princess European Season:Sun Princess debuts in February 2024, and guests will set sail on a memorable 10-day Grand Mediterranean inaugural voyage with departure options from Barcelona, Rome, and Athens. The first inaugural cruise of the 175,500-ton vessel, boasting expansive venues, contemporary entertainment, multi-story dining rooms and next-level accommodations starts on February 8.  Additional Mediterranean voyages will go on sale Nov. 9, 2022, for voyages through September 2024.Highlights of the March through September 2024 inaugural cruise season of Sun Princess, include:10-day Grand Mediterranean inaugural cruise between Barcelona and Rome departing March 9, featuring Mallorca, Sicily, Athens, Kusadasi, Santorini and Naples.Seven-day Mediterranean with Greek Isles & Turkey between Rome and Athens, seven-day Mediterranean with Greece & Italy between Athens and Barcelona and seven-day Mediterranean with France & Italy between Barcelona and Rome, with over 20 departures to choose from between April and September 2024.European Explorer voyages sailing between the Mediterranean and London (Southampton) from nine to 23 days. Nine-day Grand Mediterranean voyage sailing roundtrip from Rome.10-day Grand Mediterranean voyages sailing roundtrip from Rome, or between Barcelona and Rome.10-day Grand Western Mediterranean voyages roundtrip from Rome. 16-day Iberian Passage voyage sailing the Atlantic Ocean between London (Southampton) and Fort Lauderdale.Princess guests wishing to expand their time on land can also choose from three unique cruise-tours:Best of Greece: Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Meteora, Delphi, and the Acropolis of Athens and its Parthenon. Offered with the seven-day Mediterranean with Greek Isles & Italy, 14-day Mediterranean with Greece, France and Italy, or the 21-day Best of the Mediterranean cruises from Athens.Classic Italy: Visit Venice, Florence and Rome's greatest sights: Venice's St. Mark's Square and Doge's Palace, Rome's Coliseum and Vatican museums, the Duomo and Michelangelo's sculpture of David in Florence. All sights are offered with the seven-day Mediterranean with Greek Isles & Turkey, 14-day Mediterranean with Greek Isles, Italy & Turkey, or the 21-day Best of Mediterranean cruises from Rome.Highlights of Spain: Offered with the seven-day Mediterranean with France & Italy, 14-day Mediterranean with Greek Isles, France & Turkey or 21-day Best of Mediterranean cruises from Barcelona. Visit Madrid, Valencia, Toledo and enjoy the sights and tastes of Spain.PONANT unveils a new experience designed for Le Commandant Charcot guestsAs PONANT continues to lead innovation with meaningful guest experiences which align with its ‘Explore to Inspire' philosophy, the leading luxury expedition brand has announced Polar Raid, a new opportunity set to be unveiled on board Le Commandant Charcot on select journeys in the Arctic in 2023 and 2024.This new exclusive experience aims to build closer connections between guests, nature and local communities. A voyage within a voyage, a unique and surreal human experience nourished by Inuit wisdom in the wonderful scenery offered by Greenland wild and powerful nature.Open to bookings as an option for a very limited number of guests on very select polar expeditions, the Polar Raid will create the opportunity to meet the Inuit communities established along Greenland's Eastern coast. Silversea Cruises Reimagines Signature Culinary Experiences for Silver Endeavour, The World's Most Luxurious Expedition ShipSilversea has revealed details on the array of dining experiences aboard its newest ship Silver Endeavour℠, the world's most luxurious expedition vessel—set to welcome guests in Antarctica from November 21, 2022. Silver Endeavour will feature four signature restaurants, as well as the cruise line's Arts Café and 24-hour in-suite dining, offering discerning guests some of the finest dining experiences at sea and the luxury of choice—even when cruising in the world's remotest regions, including Antarctica and the Arctic.Silver Endeavour is specifically designed to journey to some of the most remote areas of the world, welcoming guests in comfort and style. The ship features the highest space-to-guest ratio in expedition cruising, some of the industry's most spacious all-balcony suites, and a range of elegant public spaces and restaurants. Serving the industry's finest gourmet cuisine, as well as a broad-ranging selection of complimentary wines and premium bottles, Silver Endeavour's restaurants will be among the most spacious and elegant venues in ultra-luxury expedition cruising. Providing the luxury of choice, she will offer her 200 guests almost 300 seats for dinner each night—plus the option of dining in the privacy of their suites. Silver Endeavour's dining venues include:The Restaurant (4,144ft²/385m²) Set on deck 4, Silver Endeavour's main dining venue welcomes up to 192 guests with a modern, spacious design for atmospheric meals in an elegant setting. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, The Restaurant offers a wide variety of international and regional menu options, with a selection that rotates daily.Il Terrazzino (1,044ft²/97m²) Featuring a brand-new aesthetic and intimate proportions on deck 4, Il Terrazzino—meaning ‘little terrace', in homage to Silversea's famed La Terrazza restaurant—marks a nod to the cruise line's refined Italian heritage. The restaurant serves authentic Italian cuisine from an a la carte menu, including some of the best pasta at sea, hosting up to 36 guests in an upscale and intimate setting each dinnertime.La Dame® (495ft²/46m²) Silversea's signature French restaurant, La Dame offers fine French cuisine in an intimate and refined setting on deck 4. Guests can enjoy an a la carte menu or opt for a six-course tasting menu with a wine pairing. Open for dinner only, La Dame will welcome up to 20 guests by reservation only for a nominal fee of USD 60 per person.The Grill (2,806ft²/261m²) Offering 270-degree views of the destination from the ship's aft on deck 5, with a mezzanine on deck 6, The Grill is Silver Endeavour's casual eatery. Located adjacent to The Pool Deck, The Grill features an a la carte menu of flavourful, international dishes, welcoming up to 80 guests for breakfast and lunch, and up to 48 guests for dinner.Arts Café (2250ft²/209m²) Debuting in Polar Regions for the first time, Silver Endeavour's Arts Café is an upscale take on a classic coffee shop, located in the heart of the ship on deck 5. 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Several of the Cochrane reviews in our collection for COVID-19 relate to diagnosis and the second update for one of these, on the use of rapid point-of-care antigen tests was published in July 2022. Here's lead author Jacqueline Dinnes from the University of Birmingham in the UK to tell us what they found.

Several of the Cochrane reviews in our collection for COVID-19 relate to diagnosis and the second update for one of these, on the use of rapid point-of-care antigen tests was published in July 2022. Here's lead author Jacqueline Dinnes from the University of Birmingham in the UK to tell us what they found.

G'day Folks, Flying solo on today's episode after I stuffed around Ethan and Andy due to having a sinus infection. First time i've been sick in years! So i had to postpone and then i didn't want wait until this weekend to record so i'm going it alone. Still plenty of topics covered such as: - Testing the Tests. My wife and I got a hold of 10 Rapid Antigen Tests. What did we test and what were the results? - There Is No SARS-Cov-2, There Is No Covid-19 And There Are No Variants. Dr. Poornima Wagh shares a video about how the CDC knew that there was no virus but demanded the scientists just say they found something and to just call it SARS-CoV-2! It's all a lie folks. Provable again and again. - The Pfizer Papers. It has been revealed that none of the trial deaths documented by Pfizer were attributed to the vaccine when reported on, among other deceptive discoveries. - New South Wales Australia: rates of covid & influenza infection based on how vaxxed you are. The stats don't lie. The more jabs, The sicker you are. - Family Doctors Practice in New Jersey will not clear student athletes for sports if they have had ANY COVID vaccines! - More and more professional and retired professional sports stars are dying post vaccination. - The new name for Monkey Pox....SCHLONG COVID! HAHAHA - Plus more... - NEW STUBBY COOLERS AVAILABLE NOW! Enjoy a "Conspiracy Beery" with friends and start the conversation. 2 stubby coolers for $10 (inc Postage. Australia only). See images below! Pay via my PayPal account and make sure your postage details are in the payment details. http://paypal.me/LeeMaddox79  or Direct Bank Transfer. Please contact me to arrange: editor@realnewsaustralia.com Remember the Bonus Content shows are available now to all Patreon supporters for just AU$7 a month! Now 36 Bonus shows are available just for those who see value in what we do. Including a 5 part series on the Port Arthur Massacre, The Electric Universe with Physicist Wal Thornhill, The Moon Landing Hoax & The Titanic Conspiracy!   Instead of donating money to a charity that most likely won't pass on your full donation to whomever needs it, why not sign up as a patron over at our Patreon account for all the bonus content and extra podcasts! https://www.patreon.com/RealNewsAustralia   PayPal donations can be made me here at RealNewsAustralia.com to help pay for costs associated with bringing you this show if you don't want any extra bonus content for your support.   As always make sure you subscribe and give us a 5 star rating on iTunes with a nice little review to help us out! Please consider sharing on social media to ensure we reach a bigger audience!    We're relying on YOU!   Links:  https://www.patreon.com/RealNewsAustralia - Join Today!   http://paypal.me/LeeMaddox79- Support today!   https://thecalmstorms.bandcamp.com/track/drop-the-fear - NEW INTRO SONG LINK! https://www.bitchute.com/video/btuJXs0glmla/ - Dr. Poornima Wagh https://tottnews.com/2022/07/29/the-pfizer-papers-part-4/ https://markcrispinmiller.substack.com/p/so-many-people-are-now-dying-suddenly    

The National Party says the Government's move to make masks and rapid antigen tests free is sensible, but is questioning why it's taken so long. Covid-19 Response Minister Ayesha Verrall and Director General of Health Ashley Bloomfield made the announcement yesterday afternoon. They both declined interviews because they're on leave, and Te Whatu Ora's interim chief executive Margie Apa also declined to be interviewed. National Party Covid-19 spokesperson Chris Bishop, who is on parental leave at the moment, did agree to an interview. He spoke to Corin Dann.

There are concerns a misuse of Rapid Antigen Tests is causing true levels of COVID-19 in the community to be under-reported. - Hemm tħassib dwar l-użu ħażin tar-Rapid Antigen Tests, biex niċċekkjaw għall-COVID minħabba riżultati foloz li jistgħu jagħtuna jew għax ma jintużawx sewwa. 

But there are concerns that misuse of Rapid Antigen Tests is causing true levels of COVID-19 in the community to be under-reported. Why?Listen to SBS Indonesian every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 3 pm. Follow us on Facebook and catch us on podcasts. And you can keep abreast of the latest information about the corona virus in your language at sbs.com.au/coronavirus - Rapid Antigen Tests ((RAT)) telah menjadi salah satu item yang paling sering dijual di apotek Australia selama lima bulan terakhir. Tes Antigen Cepat (RAT) telah menjadi wajib bagi banyak tempat kerja dan sekolah, bahkan jika seseorang tidak memiliki gejala COVID-19.

There are concerns a misuse of Rapid Antigen Tests is causing true levels of COVID-19 in the community to be under-reported. A variety of factors mean the official COVID-19 statistics may not be giving the full story. - Есть опасения, что неправильное использование экспресс-тестов на антигены приводит к тому, что реальные цифры COVID-19 в обществе могут быть гораздо выше. Многочисленные факторы свидетельствуют, что официальная статистика по COVID-19 может не отражать реальной картины.

A misuse of Rapid Antigen Tests is among a variety of factors that suggest the official COVID-19 statistics may not be giving the full story.

A leader in the medical laboratory sector says New Zealand will never go back to widespread surveillance testing for Covid-19. Some hospital labs were overrun in late February by the rapidly rising demand for PCR test results. Rapid Antigen Tests, or RATs, have taken over as the main testing method, but many worry about how accurate they are, and whether a PCR test is preferable. Institute of Medical Laboratory Services president Terry Taylor spoke to Susie Ferguson.

Phamacists are putting their hands up to do more to help people get their Rapid Antigen Tests done properly and with more reliable results. Some health experts are worried doing the Covid-19 tests at home is not good enough and pharmacists agree saying there's not doubt they could improve accuracy. Soumya Bhamidipati reports.

Catch up on what you missed on an episode of The Richard Syrett Show. Board Member of Forum For Canadian Sovereignty, Mark Friesen, on Jason Kenney's Bill 1. Freelance journalist, & former federal candidate, Andy Lee on her investigation of how rapid antigen tests are produced & her cancellation. Ruth Gaskovski with Homeschooling advice. Leader of the New Blue Party of Ontario, Jim Karahalios speaks about Bill 100. Plus, Founder of the 1776 Project PAC, Ryan Girdusky.

Schools, kura and early learning centres are being given Rapid Antigen Tests, or RATs, to improve access to the widely used tests. Education Minister Chris Hipkins says it's being done to keep schools and early learning centres open. Te Tai Tokerau Principals Association head Pat Newman spoke to Corin Dann.

Rapid Antigen Tests are now the mainstay of the country's Covid-19 testing regime. The Government said yesterday that Rapid Antigen Tests, or RATs, made up 97 percent of all cases reported that day. But are they accurate enough and available to all who need them? The Associate Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall spoke to Corin Dann.

Critical health staff who are infected with Omicron can now return to work on Covid wards. Infected staff who work in other hospital departments can also come back to work earlier - on day six if they return two negative Rapid Antigen Tests. The changes come as hospitals grapple with rising hospitalisations and critical staff shortages. There were almost 24,000 cases of Covid-19 reported today. Here's our political reporter, Katie Scotcher.

School principals are struggling to get rapid antigen tests, making Covid even more challenging for students and staff. There have been 25,000 cases in schools and early learning services in the last ten days. Some sick of waiting for the tests have gone and bought their own, but not many can afford to do so. Cherie Taylor-Patel is the president of the Principals' Federation and spoke to Susie Ferguson.

A RAT race is on as tens of thousands of people try to source Rapid Antigen Tests amid the growing omicron outbreak. RATs are now the primary testing method and kits are available at retail outlets, or free through DHBs for those who are symptomatic or close contacts. But with reports of some people on-selling the tests - and community testing centres dealing with aggressive behaviour from people demanding kits - health officials are at pains to point out there are plenty to go around. Nita Blake-Persen reports.

I am over Rapid Antigen Tests – and we've only been able to buy them for a week!Don't get me wrong, I'm all for the use of these tests. They alleviate the pressure on laboratories struggling to cope with testing numbers, and allow us to take responsibly for our own health as the contact tracing is overwhelmed. Most importantly, they allow people to keep earning a living, business and schools to stay open, and help critical services and supply chains to remain operational.We've seen the role they have played overseas. We understand their purpose and their value.I love em. But I'm already over the effort involved with trying to get one.We have had all the time in the world to organise how they're distributed; yet the feedback this week is that once again delivery has been haphazard, and frustrating for many. It's a familiar refrain.RAT's are free for those with Covid symptoms or who are household contacts – so they should be. But some of these people are waiting in queues for hours to pick up their test or pre-order. Others are whipping through testing sites in no time at all. Some are being given packs of 5 tests even if there are only two people in the car.The distribution kinks are still being ironed out as we go, but you can understand why some are thinking twice about putting themselves through it.And if you're being driven to buy your own RATS it's been a frustrating experience as well. Stock has been slow to reach shelves and from what I've seen in chemists and supermarkets this week they've run out pretty quickly. Prices vary. It's good to see some suppliers will be selling at cost, for those who aren't I have less kind words.Demand will be high. I can understand the ease of having a few RATS in your medical kit. Makes life easy when one of the kids claims to have a sore throat, but is clearly trying to avoid a maths test. It also makes sense to do a test before visiting an elderly family member or heading to a wedding or function.But many do not have an extra $30 - $45 a week to throw a pack of RATs in the supermarket trolley.And don't even get me started the challenges businesses are having trying to do the right thing and source their own supply.This week someone said, let's not let RATS become the new toilet paper. And I couldn't agree more. I'm resigned to the fact it will take at least the rest of this month to get our response working properly.It might also give the government time to come to their sense and do at least what Australia did, and hand out ten free home test kits over a three month period for pensioners and those with community services cards. How about every household getting free RAT tests like they did in the UK?The government has abdicated its responsibility for our health and handed it back to us as individuals, and I understand why, but this comes with an obligation to give us the tools we need to look after and manage ourselves. And for many it needs to be free. Who thought we'd be looking to the UK for best practice on anything to do with COVID, but with RATS they got it right.

Pharmacists say they're not out to rip people off when it comes to Rapid Antigen Tests. A Consumer New Zealand survey found the price varies from $6.40 to $19 dollars a test. In Australia, it's illegal to sell them for more than a 20 percent mark-up. Pharmacy Guild chief executive, Andrew Gaudin, told Mike Hosking competition laws mean it's up to independent retailers where they set their price point. “We'd expect in this market, being a public good that most will set a fair and reasonable price and we think that the monitoring that's being done is a good thing.” People with symptoms or household contacts can also access free tests at testing stations or, from today, on the Ministry of Health RAT requester website. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A great deal of work will be undertaken to ensure Rapid Antigen Tests are used correctly.RATs will become available at Auckland testing sites from this morning.Those who meet the requirements will be offered one, in order to relieve pressure on PCR testing.Northern Region Health Coordination Centre Operations Director Matt Hannant told Mike Hosking a lot will be done to ensure RATs are used accurately to prevent cases spiralling out of control.“We've got videos, we've got sort of handouts, there'll be people who can give you a bit of information on the site, we've also got the option if people aren't that confident, we can take them down a different pathway and provide them with that PCR.”LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some businesses are still struggling to access Rapid Antigen Tests.In Wellington there's only one pick up point for the tests for healthcare and critical workers.Food and Grocery Council CEO Katherine Rich told Heather du Plessis Allan it's only open for two hours and the system is counterintuitive.“It actually makes more sense for many to buy your own kit because accessing the free one costs the company more. Now that is next level bureaucracy.”LISTEN ABOVE

The Health Minister accepts there has been confusing messaging on whether teachers should be able to access rapid antigen tests. Officials say RATs will only be available to school staff if they're close contacts and must be back at school - and schools should have planned for scenarios where some teachers and students isolate at home. But Andrew Little says under the rules, teachers should have access to tests. He told Mike Hosking he accepts the issue is creating a lot of frustration and anxiety in schools. “If the message isn't getting through, then we've got to take responsibility for that, I've seen some of the correspondence from teachers and teachers' organisations.” LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A warning the entire economy could collapse, if lawmakers don't come up with a new plan fast. The local chamber of commerce is predicting most businesses in Queenstown will close in a week, as rising Covid-19 cases forces close contacts into self-isolation.  Republic Hospitality Group CEO Blair Impey told Mike Hosking it's a fast nightmare that comes on quick.  He says they have 51 staff self-isolating, with nine of his 11 venues already closed.  Impey says the current rules around Rapid Antigen Tests won't work, and need to be made readily available. “I think that they've got it wrong, modellers have got it wrong and time to make a change to the rules straight away otherwise all New Zealanders are going to feel the pain of what we're seeing at the start of the wave here.” LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christopher Luxon says he'd be making deals for Rapid Antigen Tests this morning if he was running the country. From midnight tonight, the country heads into Phase Two, meaning shorter self-isolation periods for cases and contacts. The Government says rapid tests will also be used more widely. The National Party leader told Mike Hosking he'd approve the same 60 suppliers Australia has for RATs and ask three of his friends in the commercial world to procure them. “If you don't have Rapid Antigen Tests and it's not available to everyone, you can't test to work and we're going to end up with very long isolation periods and people not actually going to get tested because the disincentive will be high.” LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At 10am Hipkins and Verrall are setting out "the plan to support key businesses and supply chains" so businesses can make some money during phases two and three of our response.  What they really want to hear is what is going to happen with the Rapid Antigen Tests and how they will be distributed.  Employers and Manufacturers Association chief executive Brett O'Riley joined Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite vaccinations opening upto 5-11-year-olds at thebeginning of the year, manypharmacists aren't offering thepaediatric service, because of alack of government reimbursement.

The Prime Minister has been dragged in to a fresh Ministry-made muddle over Rapid Antigen Tests on the first day back at Parliament. The Opposition accuses the Government of commandeering tests from private businesses due to a lack of preparedness. The government denies any such claim. Here's our deputy political editor Craig McCulloch.

National has hit out at the requisitioning of Rapid Antigen Tests from businesses.  When news broke that the Ministry of Health was requisitioning the tests, Dr Ashley Bloomfield said they were from "forward orders" from overseas - not tests already in the country.  But the Ministry's now acknowledged it took the full February allocation from one manufacturer and it's stock on hand in the country.  National's Covid-19 spokesperson Chris Bishop told Mike Hosking it's a debacle. “Really what they're trying to do is just cover up their own embarrassment and their incompetence at not ordering the rapid tests quickly enough or early enough for New Zealand.” LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has announced a big shipment of rapid antigen tests has been secured and will be here in the next two months. The Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson says they've secured an additional 36 million tests, on top of the 17 million already confirmed for delivery in February and the five million already in the country. He says rapid antigen tests will be used more frequently as Omicron cases increase. National says it wants to see rapid antigen tests handed out to school kids and teachers twice a week, as Omicron circulates in the community. It's also renewed its calls for an end to MIQ - saying the system is no longer needed, with Covid in the community. Our political reporter Anneke Smith has the story from National's caucus retreat in Queenstown

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Rapid antigen tests or RATs have become a big part of our lives, but there are 23 of them currently approved by the TGA for use at home, and they're all a bit different. So, how do you know which is best and how do you get the best out of them? Also, author Nicole Haddow on how to invest ethically and make money doing it.

Private suppliers of Rapid Antigen Tests have lashed out at the government's interference with their orders. The government plans to increase the number of tests available to the public ahead of an Omicron surge, with almost 15 million rapid antigen tests due to arrive in the country over the next five weeks. But it's being accused of claiming stock intended for the private sector, to make that happen. Katie Todd reports.

Tension escalates on the border between Russia and Ukraine. Is armed conflict inevitable?; Stocks remain low as vulnerable Australians go in search of Rapid Antigen Tests; And, we go to WA where locals scramble for the delicacy, and lifesavers are on alert.

A transport company says Rapid Antigen Tests are working well for colleagues over the Tasman. Some essential workers will be able to end isolation sooner, once rapid antigen tests are available. This will cover people in the supply chain, in particular, around food.  Mainfreight chief executive Don Braid told Tim Dower his colleagues in Australia use them daily in the carpark before starting work. He acknowledges there are some questions over how good the RAT tests are. “But it's certainly giving our people some comfort and they are picking up those infections early.” LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How will critical businesses like food production and freight keep the wheels turning when the full force of omicron hits? One modeller predicts it could infect up to half the population and depending on who's considered a close contact that could mean many people off work and self isolating. Business NZ boss Kirk Hope talks to Lisa Owen.

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A Surry Hills man has been charged with murder after the body of a child was found inside a barrel near the Colo River in NSW overnight, a thief steals 42,000 rapid antigen tests from a depot in Sydney overnight, UK study finds that wearing a face mask makes you more attractive to members of the opposite sex, Australia's upcoming one day cricket series against New Zealand in doubt, Bono admits he's not a fan of the band name U2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New South Wales and Victoria are seeing an increase in coronavirus hospitalisations brought on by the Omicron variant. The increasing daily numbers of cases linked to the variant have led to state and territory governments reintroducing some pandemic restrictions. Positive rapid antigen tests will also be treated with the same authority as a positive P-C-R test and will be included in the state's daily case numbers. - Fi New South Wales u Victoria n-numru ta' nies fl-isptar qed jikber minħabba l-varjant tal-virus Omicron. Din iż-żjieda ta' każijiet wasslet biex gvernijiet statali u territorjali jintroduċu mill-ġdid xi restrizzjonijiet tal-pandemija. Testijiet pożittivi li jsiru bir-rapid antigen tests qed ikunu meqjusa l-istess bħala testijiet pożittivi tal-PCR u se jkunu inklużi man-numru tal-każijiet ta' kuljum.

Australians are being urged to exercise personal responsibility when it comes to COVID19, but many can't access or afford rapid antigen tests. - Australialaisia kehotetaan ottamaan henkilökohtaista vastuuta suojautuessaan COVID-19 tartunnalta, mutta monella ei ole varaa nopeisiin antigeenitesteihin ja usein niitä yksinkertaisesti ei ole saatavilla. 

The World Health Organisation has addressed a new Covid variant first detected late last year, Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese is calling on the government to make rapid antigen tests free, Australians have reacted with disgust that anti-vaxxer Novak Djokovic has been granted an exemption to play in this month's Australian Open, day one of the Sydney test kicked off today, Emily Seebohm, Channel 10, I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, Prince Charles, Prince Harry See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's former deputy chief medical officer Dr Nick Coatsworth has said 2022 will end the Covid pandemic, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has again ruled out making rapid antigen Covid tests free, A father has died while trying to save his son who fell into water on the Sunshine Coast, Glenn McGrath has tested positive to COVID-19, Miley Cyrus, Rebel Wilson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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