COVID-19 rapid test

Trudeau Responds to Allegation That COVID Test Kit Supplier With Billions in Contracts Edited Submitted Results

The prime minister says there are ‘obviously lots of lessons’ his government will need to learn to prepare for the next pandemic.

December 21, 2023BY Matthew Horwood
FDA Authorizes New At-Home Rapid COVID-19 Test, Expects Capacity to Double in US

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Monday it authorized a new over-the-counter COVID-19 rapid antigen test that "is expected to ...

October 5, 2021BY Mimi Nguyen Ly
Mass Rapid Testing Key to Saving Lives Amid Slow Vaccine Rollout, Says Advocacy Group

As Canada’s vaccine rollout continues at a slow pace amid rising COVID-19 cases, an advocacy group is pleading ...

January 9, 2021BY Justina Wheale
COVID-19 Rapid Testing Pilot for International Travellers Starts at Calgary Airport and Coutts Crossing

International travellers can opt for COVID-19 rapid testing and forgo the current 14-day quarantine when they arrive at ...

November 2, 2020BY Isaac Teo
Study Identifies Biomarkers That Could Quickly Identify COVID-19 in Blood Tests

A new study from health researchers shows encouraging signs that a quick and cost-effective screening tool can be ...

October 27, 2020BY Isaac Teo
Feds Say 100,000 Rapid COVID 19 Tests Have Arrived, Being Distributed to Provinces

OTTAWA—Procurement Minister Anita Anand says the first shipment of rapid tests for COVID-19 has arrived in Canada but ...

October 21, 2020BY The Canadian Press