Ontario Rapid Tests

• Health Canada warns of counterfeit COVID-19 rapid antigen tests in Ontario

  The agency says the counterfeit tests were sold online in 25-pack boxes by a distributor called Healthful Plus without the required licence.

  Health

  Aug 5, 2022
  
• Here’s where you can get a free COVID-19 rapid antigen test in Ontario

  Here is a full list of about 2,400 grocery stores and pharmacy locations participating in distributing free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests in Ontario, a one-box limit applies.

  Health

  Feb 10, 2022
  
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• Free COVID rapid antigen tests now available at Ontario grocery stores, pharmacies at one-box limit

  Free rapid antigen tests for COVID-19 will be made available at select Ontario grocery stores and pharmacies across the province beginning Wednesday, at a one-box limit.

  Health

  Feb 9, 2022
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• Ontario seeks to expand use of rapid COVID tests in shifting pandemic strategy

  The government is sending millions of rapid antigen tests to schools and recent comments from the chief medical officer of health suggest shifting testing priorities.

  Canada

  Feb 2, 2022
• Ontario students, staff to each get 2 rapid COVID tests when schools restart in person

  Tests will be distributed starting next week first to staff, then to children in daycares and students in public elementary schools, followed by high school students.

  Health

  Jan 12, 2022
• Ontario has ‘not yet received’ delivery schedule for rapid tests from feds: premier’s office

  In a statement emailed to Global News, Ivana Yelich, a spokesperson for Ontario Premier Doug Ford's office, said they "welcome today's news from the federal government."

  Canada

  Jan 5, 2022
• Ontario government investigating rapid COVID-19 test resales for possible fines

  Government and Consumer Services Minister Ross Romano says reselling the kits is considered a breach of government emergency orders.

  Canada

  Dec 21, 2021
• Sole COVID-19 rapid test handout in Ottawa faces long lines, lack of supply

  The province's sole distribution point for rapid COVID-19 antigen tests in Ottawa was beset by long lines before opening on Tuesday morning.

  Health

  Dec 21, 2021
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• COVID-19: Ontarians scramble to get rapid antigen tests in provincial holiday test blitz

  Dan Jelly says he went to a pop-up site in Hamilton, Ont., this morning to pick up some tests in time for the holidays, which he plans to celebrate with his extended family.

  Health

  Dec 16, 2021
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• Ontario science table recommends weekly rapid COVID tests in schools, workplaces in some areas

  Ontario's group of expert advisers on COVID-19 is recommending health officials implement voluntary rapid testing in high infection settings such as schools and workplaces.

  Health

  Dec 9, 2021