The federal government will be sending new rapid COVID-19 tests to provinces and territories.
The deal signed with Abbot Rapid Diagnostics will provide over 20-million of the antigen rapid tests.
Health Canada has approved its use in Canada and says it will help provinces provide quick and easier access to testing.
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The tests can provide results in less than 20 minutes and can be done by trained healthcare workers in pharmacies, doctor’s offices and walk-in clinics.