COVID screening

• Quebec testing centres overwhelmed in latest wave of COVID-19

  The union representing 5,400 laboratory technicians in the province says the recent surge in demand for testing is pushing laboratories to their limits.

  Health

  Dec 21, 2021
  
• Ottawa Public Health’s COVID-19 screening tool back up after 1st day of school outage

  The COVID-19 screening tool on Ottawa Public Health's website was down on the first day of classes for many students across the nation's capital.

  Health

  Sep 9, 2021
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• Coronavirus: Quebec to increase use of rapid tests, but lab tests remain the standard

  While the rapid tests give faster results, they are less efficient than laboratory tests, known by the acronym "PCR," for polymerase chain reaction.

  Health

  Feb 1, 2021
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• Peterborough’s COVID-19 testing clinic relocates to Northcrest Arena

  The new Northcrest coronavirus testing site can accommodate up to 180 appointments per day.

  Oct 26, 2020
• Quebec unveils COVID-19 screening strategy as province moves to reopen

  Quebec public health officials outlined the province's coronavirus screening strategy on Friday as Quebec moves towards a gradual de-confinement.

  Health

  May 1, 2020