COVID-19 rapid testing and screening in workplaces: Get rapid tests

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• How to get rapid tests
• What you should know

How to get rapid tests

Please complete the following form to find out how to get rapid tests for your organization.

Get rapid tests

What you should know

Organizations can access rapid tests through various distribution channels.

Based on your organization's location and number of employees, we will direct you to the most suitable source of rapid tests:

Organizations with fewer than 200 employees

These organizations can get rapid tests:

• through distribution partners, including participating:
  • pharmacies in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario
  • chambers of commerce in Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick
• through a participating provincial/territorial government

Learn more about the rapid antigen test initiative for organizations with fewer than 200 employees

Organizations with 200 or more employees

These organizations may be able to get rapid tests:

• through a participating provincial/territorial government
• by directly contacting the manufacturer

Find out where organizations with 200 or more employees can get rapid tests.

Registered charities or non-profit organizations

The Canadian Red Cross offers free take-home COVID-19 rapid testing kits and masks to eligible non-profits and charities of all sizes in every province and territory. These organizations distribute the kits and masks to their clients, staff and other community organizations.

Indigenous communities and organizations

Indigenous communities and organizations, as well as companies operating in Indigenous communities should first try to obtain rapid tests from provinces and territories or through their local Indigenous health authority. If rapid tests cannot be accessed from these sources, find out how to order rapid tests for your community.

Related links

• COVID-19 testing, screening and contact tracing
• Testing devices for COVID-19
• How businesses and employees can stay safe while operating during COVID-19
• Rapid testing in the workplace: Information for employees (infographic)
• Workplace screening success stories

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