Covid-19: Government bows to business pressure on antigen tests - a podcast by RNZ

The Government is bowing to pressure from business leaders who want fast acting Covid-19 tests available in workplaces.
A coalition of 25 firms contacted the Government on Tuesday, pleading for clearance to import 370,000 rapid antigen devices within the next week.
Ministers and officials will meet representatives from the group today with a view to piloting the test in select workplaces.
Political reporter Anneke Smith reports.

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