Covid-19 Tests

• U.S. to produce more COVID-19 tests for free distribution as cases rise

  Canada, by contrast, has millions of rapid at-home tests in its federal inventory as the U.S. works to replenish its own stockpile ahead of an expected fall and winter surge.

  Health

  Sep 21, 2023
  
• End of free COVID-19 test kits in pharmacies for most Quebecers

  Quebec's Health Ministry says COVID-19 tests will continue to be distributed for free in schools and child-care centres in the meantime.

  Canada

  May 15, 2023
  
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• COVID-19 situation in China ‘not transparent,’ officials say as global concerns grow

  Moves by several countries to mandate COVID-19 tests for passengers arriving from China reflect global concern that new variants could emerge in its ongoing explosive outbreak.

  Health

  Dec 29, 2022
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• 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
• COVID-19: New Brunswick reports drop in hospitalizations, 3 deaths in latest update

  New Brunswick reported a drop in hospitalizations, an increase in new positive tests and three deaths in its latest COVID-19 update.

  Health

  Jun 28, 2022
• COVID-19 rapid tests now available for people aged 30+ at B.C. pharmacies

  Eligible individuals can pick up one kit of five tests every 28 days from participating pharmacies at no cost.

  Health

  Mar 21, 2022
• As inventory grows, B.C. to offer free COVID-19 tests to general public

  More than 2.87 million tests are currently in transit, said Health Minister Adrian Dix, and over 9.9 million more are scheduled for shipping to B.C.

  Health

  Feb 15, 2022
• Albertans line up again as some pharmacies receive more free rapid COVID-19 tests

  More free rapid COVID-19 tests are making their way to some Alberta pharmacies and people are once again calling around and lining up to get their hands on them.

  Health

  Feb 2, 2022
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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
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• Scott Moe says despite Health Canada stats, Saskatchewan leads the way in rapid test deployment

  According to new numbers from Health Canada, Saskatchewan has received over 9.5 million rapid tests, with only 5 percent (522,983) of them being used.

  Canada

  Dec 9, 2021