COVID-19, free rapid tests are now available for all Albertans.Premier Jason Kenney announced a slight change to gathering restrictions for the holidays on Wednesday and also announced any Albertan with an Alberta health care card can receive a rapid testing kit.
The kit includes five tests and is designed to be used every 72 hours. Alberta makes ‘very modest’ changes to COVID-19 gathering rules ahead of holidays Albertans can get a new free kit every two weeks.“Definitely a highlight of the announcement,” Dr.
Joe Vipond, a Calgary ER doctor, said on Wednesday.“Omicron is a beast so we really need to be on top of that.”Tests are now available at pharmacies and Alberta Health Services sites across the province.