As Perth COVID numbers begin to spike and restrictions set to increase, the next major concern is sourcing Rapid Antigen tests for Perth Businesses to continue the 'status quo' as bulk shortages around the country continue.
One Perth company has sourced 1 million RAT tests which they have landed just in time to help local businesses to prepare themselves and hopefully provide a form of 'immunity' for businesses.
"We are supplying large businesses large quantities whilst still keeping some supply aside to cater for the smaller businesses, local government and education organisations," said Mr. Lee Hames, Chief Operations Officer for Lloyds Auctions.
For weeks now across the country, desperate Australian businesses have struggled with dual challenges of extreme staff shortages due to the massive lack of Rapid Antigen Tests as well as also facing possible legal liabilities around providing a safe workplace.
Arguably businesses across Western Australia are some of the most vital to our economy being the focus of our mining industry and now they are beginning to experience what the rest of the country has already been through.
"Our auction division has already started to see the financially devastating effects of this pandemic on Australian businesses, and as one of Australia's leading online auction businesses we have a very large logistics division who have "stepped up" to allow us to now become one of the largest providers of rapid antigen tests in the country. We are proud to be able to supply this service to business," Mr. Hames continued.
"Businesses are being led down a very dangerous RAT hole right now due to the lack of supply of highly sensitive Rapid Antigen Tests available, leaving directors who can possibly be held liable as pressures rise to comply with Workplace Health & Safety Guidelines," stated Mr. Hames.
"Over in the UK we are seeing businesses facing legal and insurance issues for COVID-19 infections in the workplace where businesses are barely coping to open their doors and keep their businesses running as it is," continued Mr. Hames.
"Australia unfortunately will see these types of scenarios happen more often without a proper Rapid Antigen Test program in place, so I urge businesses in Western Australia to prepare yourselves right now for the long term, get bulk Rapid Antigen Tests now" Mr. Hames declared.
The bulk supply is dropping by the minute but businesses can head to the Lloyds Auctions website at https://www.lloydsauctions.com.au/rapidantigentests/ to purchase the Rapid Antigen Tests or
