Rapid Antigen Tests

• What Canadians need to know about COVID rapid tests as fall approaches

  With the circulation of new COVID-19 variants and the impending fall flu season, attention is once again turning to rapid antigen tests.

  Health

  Sep 8, 2023
  
• Dogs have nose for COVID-19, studies show. Why aren’t they used for testing?

  Despite numerous studies showing not only their effectiveness but also their speed, dogs are not widely used for COVID-19 detection.

  Canada

  Aug 27, 2023
  
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• Random COVID-19 testing at Canada’s border forcing uninfected travellers to quarantine

  Random testing at the border doesn’t give a clear picture of who has COVID-19 when entering Canada, but it is forcing some healthy travellers to quarantine.

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2022
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• 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
• New COVID-19 breath test approved in U.S. Here’s how it could be useful

  A non-invasive devise using breath samples can test for COVID-19 in three minutes, but experts say there is a trade-off to the convenience and speed.

  Health

  Apr 16, 2022
• Carrying rapid tests a business decision for Alberta pharmacies: ‘We’re doing it at a loss’

  'I totally see why some pharmacies have chosen not to carry them,' Suhaas Thaleshvar said, of the increasing costs of COVID rapid tests being borne by his fellow pharmacists.

  Politics

  Apr 13, 2022
• COVID-19 rapid tests an imperfect and necessary tool in potential sixth wave, experts say

  Experts say rapid antigen tests are emerging as an important tool as Canada's pandemic strategy shifts from public health vigilance to an emphasis on personal responsibility.

  Health

  Apr 7, 2022
• Rapid test kits available at B.C. pharmacies for people aged 40 and up

  The expansion of the province's testing capacity was announced Tuesday, as the province reported no new deaths from COVID-19 and the continued decline of hospitalizations.

  Health

  Mar 15, 2022
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• COVID-19: Central Okanagan school district delaying distribution of rapid test kits

  The delay follows an advisory from Health Canada about potential risks with misusing the test kits or spilling them on skin.

  Health

  Feb 26, 2022
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• 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