U.S. FDA Approves Australian-Made Rapid CCP Virus Antigen Test

A medical professional is collecting a swab sample from a taxi driver for COVID-19 test at a makeshift testing station in Hong Kong on July 24, 2020. Anthony Kwan/Getty Images

An Australian-made, at-home rapid COVID-19 testing kit was given emergency approval by the US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday.

Developed in East Brisbane by biotech company Ellume, the home antigen test will be available without prescription over-the-counter.