Rapid-antigen tests promised so much: a quick, cheap and easy way to tell if you were COVID positive so you could make a decision to help protect yourself, family and community.
But in reality, it's far more complicated. The tests were initially hard to come by, expensive for some and the rollout was patchy.
And now, add to that the fact that the coronavirus has continued to evolve - making it hard to tell if RATs can even detect COVID.
So on this week's Coronacast, should we give a rat about RATs anymore? And why is it important that the tests do as they say?
Where have all the new variants gone?
Pirola! An asteroid? Football player? No, it's the latest strain!
Hello furry mammal are you the next pandemic?
Can picking your nose lead to COVID
How you and 200 friends can save one hospitalisation
COVID's not alone in the wastewater
How do COVID antivirals work? And what's with the rebound?
What's RSV again? The *other* winter virus that's hitting hard
What happened to Sweden? We're answering your questions!
Is this why it feels like everyone keeps getting COVID?
What makes a COVID superspreader?
What could a diabetes drug do for long COVID?
Introducing - Quick Smart
We're in a wave - are more drugs the answer?
Wait ... how many people have long COVID?
How many shots should I have had by now?
Is there a new flu surge?
WHO's given up on COVID?
Arcturus' rise: Another COVID (sub sub sub) variant!
What would it take to guard against future pandemics?
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