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Treasurer Jim Chalmers has urged eligible Australians to pick up free rapid antigen tests before the government ends the program in July amid multiple medical groups calling for an extension.
Vulnerable Australians will lose access to free rapid antigen tests by the end of July just as health authorities warn the risk of reinfection with the virulent subvariants is just 28 days.
Concession card holders will no longer have access to free rapid antigen tests from next month.
Healthcare professionals have criticised the Federal Government’s decision to end free rapid antigen tests (RATs) for concession card holders, warning the decision will put vulnerable Australians at risk.
Passengers must record a rapid antigen test before disembarking but crew remain onboard