Preliminary data suggests rapid antigen tests should pick up the new variant.
The NICD said the tests check for multiple targets in case there is a variant present.
“Analysis of the mutations in the nucleocapsid of B.1.1.529 viruses suggests rapid antigen tests should be unaffected. However, verification of this is under way,” it said.
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