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?
An unexpected COVID crisis
How will fancy new antivirals help fight COVID?
Wishful thinking and the end of the pandemic
The brothers and sisters of Omicron
The great big lull after Omicron
Is the death rate too high?
Is Omicron the last variant?
We're back! Now, when will the outbreak peak?!
See ya 2021. What does 2022 have in store?
Wowsers, 25,000 cases a day?
Is NSW going to the dogs? (And does it matter?)
All our (travel) bubbles are bursting. What comes next?
Why is the Moderna booster a half shot?
All roads lead to third doses
Omicron evades vaccines, but not all is lost
Do vaccinated people get long COVID?
When (and how) will we know if Omicron is taking over?
Omicron's latest clues are a bit concerning
Pfizer, Moderna, au naturale? What works best!
Can Omicron evade our vaccines?
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