Cost of COVID-19 tests in N.L. causing concern for travellers and tourism operators - News Summed Up

Cost of COVID-19 tests in N.L. causing concern for travellers and tourism operators


She’ll have to pay for two COVID-19 tests — one to enter Canada, and one to return to the United States. (Submitted by Terri Kinsella)In Newfoundland and Labrador, COVID-19 PCR tests are free for those who are presenting symptoms or have been in close-contact with a known case of COVID-19. Paul Antle, owner of Avalon Laboratories Inc., says that COVID-19 PCR tests cost more in some areas of the province due to collectors' fees and transportation costs. (Eddy Kennedy/CBC)For example, Main Street Medical Clinic has locations across the province and partners with Avalon Laboratories to provide COVID-19 PCR tests. Steve Le Bars, owner of Frenchi's Tours, worries that the cost of COVID-19 PCR tests may dissuade potential tourists from visiting St-Pierre-Miquelon.


Source: CBC News August 02, 2021 08:26 UTC



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