rapid testing
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New COVID-19 breath test approved in U.S. Here’s how it could be usefulA 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.HealthApr 16
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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.PoliticsApr 13
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Rapid test kits available at B.C. pharmacies for people aged 40 and upThe 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.HealthMar 15
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Families of B.C. children awaiting antigen tests to get them soon'It is recommended that any remaining distribution of Rapid Antigen Tests for Grades K-7 be direct to parent/guardians,' a Ministry of Health representative said in an email.ÂHealthMar 1
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Global COVID-19 rapid test shortage contributes to price-gouging concern in B.C.Rapid test prices are cheaper online, but often require purchases in bulk ranging from $200 to $400 for 25 tests. At least one B.C. pharmacy owner is concerned about price-gouging.HealthJan 25
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COVID-19: London rapid test site will no longer test school-aged children, TVFHT saysCOVID Tests at the site will now be limited to symptomatic and asymptomatic health-care workers in primary and community care, and EMS workers and paramedics.HealthJan 14
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COVID-19: Province to roll out rapid antigen tests for critical Manitoba workersManitoba is expected to roll out rapid COVID-19 tests to critical service workers on Monday, according to provincial officials.HealthJan 11
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COVID-19: Interior Health says unvaccinated are eligible for rapid tests, removes contradictory signInterior Health says unvaccinated people do qualify for rapid tests after a Vernon resident said a sign at a distribution site dissuaded him from trying to pick up a test.HealthJan 7
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Rapid test pop-ups coming to Masonville Place in London, Ont.The pop-ups are listed on Ontario's pop-up holiday schedule for rapid antigen tests, part of an overall COVID-19 testing strategy amid the Omicron wave.HealthJan 6
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Hamilton’s public school board stops reporting COVID-19 cases amid return to remote learningHamilton public school students start another venture learning away from education facilities as of Jan. 5.EducationJan 4
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