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Ontario announces ‘targeted’ COVID-19 rapid testing program for schools

October 5, 2021

Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore announced Tuesday that the province was rolling out a "targeted" COVID-19 rapid antigen testing program in schools and childcare spaces. He said it would be for unvaccinated, asymptomatic students and children and would be up to local medical officers to determine if tests should be made available.

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