MINISTERIAL ADVISERS
Scientists debate changing Covid-19 rules to allow for self-testing
Those who favour wider access to self-testing believe it will give people an extra tool for tackling the pandemic as SA enters fourth wave
29 November 2021 - 05:10
The health minister’s advisory committee (MAC) on Covid-19 is discussing whether the government should scrap rules that stop people from being able to do their own Covid-19 tests at home, school or work.
Supporters of wider access to self-testing say such a move would give people an extra tool for tackling the pandemic as SA enters its fourth wave...
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