Health Canada has approved the new rapid nasal swab testing from Abbott Rapid Diagnostics, meaning pretty soon, Canadians will be able to find out their COVID-19 test results in minutes.
CANADA - Rapid testing for COVID-19 will soon be available in Canada.
Health Canada approved the new rapid nasal swab this morning from Abbott Rapid Diagnostics. With this test, you can find out your results in minutes. Yesterday the Government announced they were purchasing $7.9 million tests and 3,800 test analyzing devices from Abbott.
With Health Canada's approval, it means that Canadians will soon be able to access these new rapid tests. More details to come.

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