Rapid Covid tests give hope to organisers of larger events

Singapore

EVENTS businesses are welcoming the use of Covid-19 rapid tests to enable larger gatherings, such as weddings, conventions and live shows.

"It is encouraging that these measures have been developed in a relatively short period of time, allowing smaller events to be trialled," Chris Kilbee, Asean executive director for trade show organiser Informa Markets, told The Business Times.

But industry players remain unsure over the finer details of antigen rapid tests (ARTs) deployment, such as logistics, costs and buy-in.

And, even with event sizes potentially going up, the road to recovery is long. Indeed, a pre-requisite for Singapore to move to Phase 3 of its…

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