8 Oct 2021

Business meets govt to push for workplace rapid antigen testing

From Nine To Noon, 9:09 am on 8 October 2021
Close up of fingers holding express antigen covid test, negative result

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Business leaders are meeting government ministers are meeting shortly to construct a pilot programme allowing rapid antigen testing in workplaces. 25 large companies from sectors including freight, aviation, food production, and aged care have formed a coalition to urgently import 370-thousand rapid antigen tests -  for work sites around the country. The head of Business New Zealand, Kirk Hope tells Kathryn Ryan urging the Government to act quickly.

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