Many employers are currently considering whether rapid antigen testing for COVID-19 is appropriate for their workplace.

Developments include:

• The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has released a detailed set of questions and answers and other information about rapid antigen testing.
• The TGA has published a guidance document and checklist to assist businesses to understand the key considerations for the safe implementation of COVID-19 rapid antigen point-of-care testing in their workplace.
• On 23 August, the NSW Government released an updated version of its Framework for the Provision of Rapid Antigen Screening for COVID-19 in Clinical and Non-Clinical Settings.