COVID-19 Rapid Tests

• Nova Scotia Health says ‘increased demand’ for rapid COVID-19 tests

  Nova Scotia's health authority says it's working with community partners to meet the province's demand for rapid COVID-19 tests at community distribution sites.

  Health

  Aug 2, 2022
  
• Unlike in the rest of Canada, free rapid COVID 19 tests not widely available in N.L.

  Newfoundland and Labrador residents say they're frustrated by the lack of free COVID-19 rapid tests when other provinces make them widely available at no cost.

  Health

  Apr 20, 2022
  
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• Rapid COVID-19 tests now available at Interior Health community collection centres

  Where available, rapid tests may be provided to individuals experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. No appointment is required to pick up a rapid test.

  News

  Dec 28, 2021
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• COVID-19: Kingston’s single LCBO rapid test location turning people away as shipment stalls

  Kingston has only one location, and on Friday morning residents began lining up to receive their free rapid tests. However, the LCBO still hadn't received its shipment of tests.

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2021
• COVID-19: Ontario government to distribute rapid antigen tests at 4 Peterborough sites

  'Rapid antigen testing is used for screening purposes only and should not be used for diagnosing someone with symptoms or exposure to COVID-19,' the city stated.

  Health

  Dec 15, 2021
• Millions of unused rapid COVID-19 tests prompt calls for greater access to free swabs across Canada

  Medical experts across the country are calling on provincial health officials to make rapid COVID-19 tests free and easy to access.

  Health

  Dec 9, 2021
• Saskatchewan seeing COVID-19 testing business boom

  The number of companies offering COVID-19 rapid testing ballooned in just a few months. One tester welcomes more access but wonders if new firms have the medical knowledge.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2021
• Rapid COVID-19 test in schools is a useful tool: Montreal study

  A study into the use of rapid testing for covid-19 in schools finds that the screenings are useful.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2021
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• N.S. parent ‘shocked’ after province sends home seemingly expired COVID-19 rapid tests

  Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Strang says the province is going back to Health Canada and the manufacturer to double check the expiry dates on the tests.

  Health

  Oct 14, 2021
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• UBC launches 13-week COVID-19 test trials

  UBC has launched a 13-week COVID-19 rapid testing clinic for students and a select group of people living and working on campus.

  Health

  May 27, 2021