Victoria sets national COVID-19 record after RAT reporting opens

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A new national record for COVID19 cases has been set in Victoria today, as a reporting system for at-home rapid tests opens up and adds to the figures. 9News

Victoria's COVID-19 case numbers are expected to continue to climb.

"Returning a positive RAT is the same as testing positive on a PCR – you are required to isolate, tell your contacts, and to log your positive result so we can ensure you have the care, information and support you need," she said., will allow the government to allocate required medical support and to keep track of cases.

It has been declared mandatory for anyone in Victoria who tests positive on a rapid antigen test to complete the form.Victoria's COVID-19 Commander Jeroen Weimar said people who test positive on a rapid antigen test will be required to answer nine easy questions on the government's online form.

 

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Thank these two for the predicament Victoria and the rest of the country finds themselves in. Pull your finger out and report the truth about why our country is in the position that it’s in! auspol Domicron LNPDisgrace RemoveTheRabble LNPLast Vote1Labor AlboForPM

How do we know people aren't submitting false positive results for the cash?

OMG the numbers are climbing. We will all end up like overseas. Something needs to be done

“surge”…🙄🤣

Many young fully vaccinated who had 2nd jab with Pfizer in Oct Nov are infected presumably Omicron. Current Boosters are for immune system build up of Delta and prior antibodies not Omicron. Omicron vaccines only available in March. Frail elderlies need this vaccine.

Don't submit it. Less numbers less fear.

People won't report if they show positive reading, they won't get any help from Government .

I’m thinking reported cases will drop! Something tells me the people that wouldn’t stay home in lock down, won’t get vaxxed aren’t going to report to DHS when they positive

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