There Are Still Rapid Antigen Tests Available — Here's How To Find Them

Everyone wants some RAT action, but who knew it would be harder to get a Rapid Antigen Test Kits than getting Harry Styles to reply to your thirsty DMs!

What is a Rapid Antigen Test? 

RAT is an at-home alternative to the PCR tests and can give you a result in a matter of minutes. So it's super convenient, can keep you safer and help you avoid those long-ass PCR test lines - especially if you're a negative!

Are Rapid Antigen Tests Free? 

The short answer is no - Scott Morrison's literal words were “we’re now in a stage of the pandemic where you can’t just make everything free.” However, keep your receipts because you will be able to claim Rapid Antigen Tests back when you file your taxes.

Where can I get a Rapid Antigen Test? 

Epidemiologist experts claim that about 60% of Australians will test positive for Covid-19 by the end of January. Combine that with Aussies horrid experience of long lines of PCR tests, and a surge of cases in the last few weeks, which got people panic buying Rapid Antigen Tests. 

Yes, Rapid Antigen Tests are the new toilet paper... 

However, some very smart people have created a website that can help you identify if the chemist/grocery store near you actually has stock available so it saves you the trouble of heading to the shops only to see a huge sign that says "Rapid Antigen Tests are out of stock." 

The website is called "Find a RAT" - oh the plethora of jokes brewing in my head right now... 

All you have to do is fill in your postcode, and the website will show you which supermarket or chemist near you had low stock, no stock and available stock. Easy as pie! 

Honestly, at the moment, most places are out of stock. However, after speaking to a bunch of Chemists, the consensus is that they might get a huge re-stock next week. So keep checking and bookmark this website for later! 

You can visit the site here.

Also if you want some good news then experts also believe after this surge of cases this month, you can expect a massive drop in cases. They think Covid-19 will "run out of steam." - yay!