Feds say 100,000 rapid COVID-19 tests have arrived
Procurement Minister Anita Anand says the first shipment of rapid tests for COVID-19 has arrived in Canada, but their eventual destinations remain shrouded in mystery.
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Ottawa unveils deal to buy millions of rapid COVID-19 test devices
The Liberal government pushed back against criticism over a lack of rapid tests for COVID-19 on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, as it unveiled a deal to buy millions of such devices from a U.S. company — whenever Health Canada approves them.
Don't pressure Health Canada to approve rapid COVID-19 tests: Freeland
The federal government is "lining up advance deals" to buy rapid tests for COVID-19 so as soon as the technology is approved for use in Canada, it can be put to work, says Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland.