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In this photo illustration a man uses a COVID-19 rapid antigen test kit at home in Sydney, Australia on September 29, 2021. Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) have replaced PCR in the Nothern Territory to speed up testing and recording of positive cases.
Chief Minister Michael Gunner made the announcement on Thursday, highlighting that the last few weeks have shown that speed of testing provides an advantage over Omicron.
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