COVID-19 rapid testing is expanding in the province for asymptomatic individuals.Officials said a strategy has been developed to deploy more than 700,000 rapid point-of-care tests to be used in a number of settings, including walk-in or drive-thru sites.The tests will also be offered in long-term and personal care homes, shelters, detox facilities, group homes and schools.
VIDO, Global Nexus teaming up to fight COVID-19, future pandemics Individuals testing positive will be retested with a PCR test to confirm the result.Retesting for negative results is not required, which health officials said should reduce pressure on provincial lab resources.The Ministry of Health said it is developing a tender for third parties to deliver testing,.