BC Rapid Tests

• B.C. health authority blasted for tweet on ‘rapid response’ on COVID rapid tests

  The Provincial Health Services Authority later clarified its Tweet about the distribution of rapid tests, after significant online backlash.

  Health

  Apr 12, 2022
  
• B.C. to ramp up rapid testing, expand at-home kits in January

  The province is using around 35,000 rapid tests per week, officials said. This is expected to rise as the program expands.

  Health

  Dec 21, 2021
  
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• Waiting hours at COVID-19 test clinics, British Columbians hope rapid tests come soon

  Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said last week most of B.C.’s rapid tests can’t be done at home because they require a nurse to administer.

  Health

  Dec 20, 2021
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• COVID-19 rapid tests: B.C. parents, child-care workers push for greater access

  One parent in Vancouver says she pulled her son out of daycare over worries about the virus, but still has to pay for his spot so she doesn't lose it.

  Health

  Dec 14, 2021
• How rapid tests are being used to test for COVID-19 across Canada

  Global News breaks down how rapid tests are used across Canada. In total, fewer than 1.3 million have been rolled out, though five provinces/territories wouldn't provide numbers.

  Canada

  Jan 26, 2021