Vic to manufacture 50m rapid tests a year

RATs have been in scant supply for months, with the lack of tests for COVID-19 leading to shortages. (AAP)

A manufacturing plant to produce rapid antigen tests will be set up in Melbourne, with the capacity to make 50 million of the sought-after test kits per year.

RATs have been in scant supply in the state, with the lack of tests for COVID-19 leading to shortages of supermarket supplies, business closures and even flight cancellations at Melbourne Airport.