Eligibility for free rapid tests expands again in B.C. – CTV

March 22, 2022

Days after the B.C. government expanded the availability of free rapid tests in the province, officials announced that another age group can now access the products.

As of Monday, British Columbians aged 30 and older can get rapid antigen test kits at participating pharmacies at no cost.

Those eligible can pick up one kit of five tests every 28 days, the Health Ministry said in a statement.

To get the tests, they’ll need to provide their personal health number, or the name, date of birth and PHN of the person they’re picking them up for.

The ministry said the tests can be collected at any time, but should only be used when an individual is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, as per the provincial guidelines.

These symptoms include, but are not limited to, fever, cough, tiredness, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, headache and red or irritated eyes.

Read more: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/eligibility-for-free-rapid-tests-expands-again-in-b-c-1.5828421