18 August 2021
Rapid antigen testing to be introduced at Whiddon Mudgee
We are pleased to advise that rapid antigen testing will be offered to all Whiddon Mudgee employees, commencing in next few days, as an additional layer of protection for residents and employees during the evolving COVID-19 situation in NSW.
What are rapid antigen tests and how do they work?
Rapid antigen tests are on-the-spot tests that deliver a result in as little as ten minutes. They are approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration, and under supervision of a registered nurse, employees are trained to administer the tests themselves.
Research has shown that the frequency of the testing is the most important factor in controlling the spread of infection.
The rapid antigen tests are not as invasive as the PCR tests that you may have already had at one of the NSW testing clinics, although they do require a nasal swab.
Do I have to have a rapid antigen test?
The test is not compulsory, however we strongly encourage you to have a test as it’s so important that we are all doing everything we can to make sure that no one is unwillingly bringing the virus into our home. The uptake of the tests by employees at Whiddon Easton Park during the trial we conducted was extremely high.
Thank you so much for everything that you are doing. We can’t do it with you and we want you to know we are genuinely working very hard behind the scenes to do the very best we can to support you.