Ottawa-based company Spartan Bioscience announced on Saturday that Health Canada has approved its made-in-Canada rapid COVID-19 test, authorizing the sale of the device. "Spartan's test is the first truly mobile, rapid PCR test for COVID-19 for the Canadian market," a news release from the company states. "The Spartan COVID-19 system offers the speed and ease of use of a rapid test, while using the technology of lab-based COVID-19 testing solutions." Health Canada originally provided regulatory approval for the device in April 2020 — with the federal government ordering 40,000 tests monthly. In an emailed statement, Ontario's Ministry of Health said it welcomes the authorization of additional rapid tests.

Source: CBC News January 23, 2021 17:07 UTC