Ontario is expanding access to free rapid COVID-19 testing kits for at-home use.
A number of locations across the Ottawa Valley are offering the free rapid antigen tests.
Results from these tests can be available in as little as 15 minutes.
Starting February 9th, Ontario will be distributing 5.5 million rapid antigen tests each week for eight weeks through pharmacy and grocery locations across the province, as well as through community partners in vulnerable communities.
Below is a list of location businesses offering free rapid antigen test kits.
Locations in Pembroke:
- Food Basics
- Metro
- Rexall/Pharma Plus
- Rowan’s Pharmasave
- Shoppers Drug Mart
- Walmart
Locations in Petawawa:
- Rexall/Pharma Plus
- Shoppers Drug Mart
Locations in Deep River:
- Cahoon’s PharmancyRx
- Deep River’s Pharmacy
- Rx Drug Mart Deep River
Locations in Renfrew
- Aikenhead’s
- Rexall/Pharma Plus
- Walmart
Locations in Arnprior:
- Metro
- Rexall
- Shoppers Drug Mart
Participating retailers will receive additional supply each week and have the ability to determine how tests are distributed in order to best serve the community, including through appointment bookings, at checkout or through online orders.
If your participating location is out of stock, please check back with them.
You can search for where to access the rapid tests online here.