Rapid Tests
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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.CanadaAug 27
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Quebec pharmacies may stop distributing free COVID-19 rapid testsA contract between the Quebec government and pharmacies to distribute free COVID-19 rapid tests is set to expire on March 31.CanadaJan 16
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Health Canada warns of counterfeit COVID-19 rapid antigen tests in OntarioThe agency says the counterfeit tests were sold online in 25-pack boxes by a distributor called Healthful Plus without the required licence.HealthAug 5, 2022
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Nova Scotia Health says ‘increased demand’ for rapid COVID-19 testsNova 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.HealthAug 2, 2022
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Canada to end COVID-19 rapid test shipments. Experts say it could be ‘too soon’COVID-19 rapid tests will not be shipped to Canadian provinces and territories come year end, and some fear "it may be too soon" for such a decision.HealthJun 3, 2022
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Ottawa to cut rapid COVID-19 test shipments to provinces, territories by year’s endOttawa will maintain a strategic reserve of 100 million rapid COVID-19 tests for future use, with 50 million earmarked for the provinces and territories.HealthJun 3, 2022
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Unlike in the rest of Canada, free rapid COVID 19 tests not widely available in N.L.Newfoundland and Labrador residents say they're frustrated by the lack of free COVID-19 rapid tests when other provinces make them widely available at no cost.HealthApr 20, 2022
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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, 2022
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Green party in New Brunswick calls for more access to rapid COVID-19 testsGreen Party leader David Coon is calling on New Brunswick to make access to rapid point-of-care tests more accessible, especially ahead of the long weekend in the province.HealthApr 13, 2022
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COVID-19 rapid tests an imperfect and necessary tool in potential sixth wave, experts sayExperts 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.HealthApr 7, 2022
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