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Canada reports 146 more COVID-19 deaths as feds approve rapid PCR test
Health Canada approves 1st rapid PCR coronavirus test, Spartan Bioscience says The rapid test, according to its developer Spartan Bioscience, is an on-site “point-of-care” kit made to be administered by health-care professionals.A press release Saturday from the the company said that it was the first “truly mobile, rapid PCR test for COVID-19 for the Canadian market.”Health Canada’s approval of the test also comes amid further warnings from the country’s top doctor, who said that the virus continued to strain health-care systems despite a decline in average daily case counts from several hard-hit areas.3/3 Strong, consistent efforts are needed to sustain a downward trend in #COVID19 activity across