A positive COVID-19 rapid test result taken Aug. 31, 2023. (CBC/Radio-Canada - image credit)With coronavirus levels in the city's wastewater on the rise and Ottawa Public Health (OPH) warning of another bad respiratory virus season, COVID-19 rapid tests could soon be in high demand once again. The agency also said organizations and pharmacies can order rapid test kits directly from the province to distribute to the public for free. Rexall pharmacies across the province have free COVID-19 rapid tests available, according to an email from a spokesperson. In an email, a spokesperson said all Shoppers Drug Mart locations in the province can order rapid tests for customers at no cost.

Source: CBC News September 30, 2023 08:06 UTC