General News
15 February, 2024
Free RATS to end
THE distribution of free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) is about to end.
Following an announcement by the state government last week, the program to distribute the free COVID-19 tests, via Warrnambool City Council facilities, will end this month.
Tests will be available at the Civic Centre and the Archie Graham Centre while supplies last, or until remaining tests expire on February 15.
Residents are welcome to collect two free boxes per adult per household.
Warrnambool mayor Cr Ben Blain said the distribution program had been a successful partnership.
“Councils are the level of government with the closest connections to their communities, so we were happy to play our part in the distribution of the free COVID tests on behalf of the state government,” he said.
“Since the program began in January 2023, we have given out over 30,000 COVID tests to members of the community.”
Residents are encouraged to plan ahead and ensure they have a supply of RATs available at home to use in the event they develop COVID-19 symptoms, and to always check the expiry date before using a RAT.
RATs are available for purchase at pharmacies and many supermarkets.
For the latest information on COVID-19 visit www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-victoria.
