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The Health Minister says Covid-19 tests still play a big role.
The Government's buying another five million RATs, to keep them free for the public through to the end of June.
It'll cost more than $5 million, funded from the existing Covid budget.
Shane Reti says hundreds of people are still using them.
"It's for those who might be at an increased risk, where the option of further treatment would make a difference. Part of that pathway to treatment is having a positive RAT test."
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