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Rapid COVID-19 tests available at B.C. pharmacies for people aged 18 and up

Mar 23, 2022 | 5:41 PM

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says COVID-19 rapid tests are now available at participating pharmacies for people aged 18 and over. 

The Health Ministry says one kit containing five rapid antigen tests is available for people with a B.C. personal health number every 28 days.

It says the tests should be used by those experiencing symptoms of illness.

Also Wednesday, the ministry reported one more death from COVID-19 in the province, pushing the death toll to 2,975.