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Air Canada is launching a new self-testing program aimed at making it easier for customers to travel.Passengers of the airline have the option of buying self-administered COVID-19 tests and testing themselves while abroad before they board their flight back to Canada.The passenger can then self-test under the remote supervision of a program called Switch Health and get an electronic report in less than 45 minutes.

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COVID-19 testing coming to Winnipeg airport, 36 new cases provincewide

COVID-19, the Manitoba government is opening a testing site for the virus at the province’s largest airport.A COVID-19 testing site is now available for in-bound travellers on the arrivals level of Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport’s main terminal, the province said Tuesday.

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Future of COVID-19 testing in Alberta

Alberta is transitioning into a new stage of the pandemic and experts say testing will also need to change at some point. Julia Wong explains.

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COVID-19 testing may have to be scaled back in Alberta in the future: experts

COVID-19 testing may look different in the future, even though Alberta Health Services said it is status quo for now.Right now, any Albertan with symptoms, who is a close contact or is connected to an outbreak can get tested for COVID-19 at assessment centres across the province.But case counts have fallen dramatically over the last couple of months and the number of people who are vaccinated is on the rise, which may – at some point – force a rethink of how testing is done in the province.“At some point in time, we will have to scale back on that,” said Dr.

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Odisha govt to set up 16 Covid-19 testing labs

₹20 crore for these COVID testing labs.These testing laboratories will be set up in Bhadrak, Boudh, Dhenkanal Gajapati, Khordha Jagatsinghpur, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Nabarangpur, Malkangiri, Nuapada, Sonpur, Kandhamal, Sundargarh, Rayagada and Bargarh districts of the state.A four-member team including one microbiologist and tree lab technician will be engaged in each facility for testing purposes.According to the state health department, Odisha registered as many as 9,793 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. The state also reported 9,706 recoveries and 18 related deaths in the same duration.The total tally of COVID cases in Odisha now stands at 5,54,666.

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Free COVID-19 testing at Orange County Convention Center down to its final days

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Free COVID-19 testing is coming to an end at the Orange County Convention Center, according to officials.

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Amazon Covid-19 testing kit gets FDA approval, expected to be used for employees

Amazon has received authorization from an American drug authority, Food and Drug Administration authorization (FDA) for its new Covid-19 test kit. The new Covid test kit has been developed by its subsidiary STS Lab Holdco.

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Regina drive-thru COVID-19 testing site expands hours due to high demand

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is expanding the drive-thru testing site’s hours to meet demand as COVID-19 variants continue to climb in Regina.

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Reports say CNN's Chris Cuomo got special COVID-19 testing

NEW YORK – Having a brother for governor is no longer the benefit it once seemed for CNN's Chris Cuomo.

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Amazon hires founders of covid-19 testing startup to curb spread

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Montrealers with special needs provide COVID-19 testing kits in West Island

A small group of dedicated Montrealers are doing their part in the battle against COVID-19. Five dedicated adults with intellectual challenges including autism are assembling diagnostic testing kits.

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AP source: NHL adding game-day rapid COVID-19 testing

The NHL is adding a game-day rapid tests for players to its safety protocols in its latest bid to stem potential COVID-19 outbreaks among its teams, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday.

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Holy Cross High to implement new Covid-19 testing strategy

link!Individuals will then test regularly at home, twice a week. The tests supplied do not require laboratory processing and can provide a quick result in around 30 minutes.

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Army drafted into Greater Manchester from today to help with Covid-19 testing in 'biggest homeland operation in peacetime'

direct to your inboxThe Army is being drafted into Greater Manchester from today to help carry out 'targeted' asymptomatic testing for coronavirus, the government has announced.The Ministry of Defence said 800 military personnel including soldiers would deploy to support community testing plans drawn up by Greater Manchester Combined Authority.The news comes as the latest Covid-19 vaccine - from Oxford AstraZeneca - was administered for the first time on Monday.The MOD said personnel from nine regiments of the British Army would be involved in the operation in Greater Manchester, working across all 10 boroughs.Those said to be at a higher risk of infection - from social care staff to people with 'public facing' jobs like bus drivers - will

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Scots home carers threaten strike action over Covid-19 testing delays

Covid-19 testing.Thousands of staff claim they have been left terrified of infecting vulnerable clients because virus screening promised two months ago still hasn’t been delivered.The employees – who work across local authorities and private care providers – could walk out.In a consultative ballot, more than 1300 GMB members were in favour of action and another vote is expected this month.Health Secretary Jeane Freeman said routine testing will roll out this month.But GMB Scotland organiser Rhea Wolfson said: “There’s a lack of confidence that the Government’s testing delivery plan can actually produce clear and unambiguous guidance for a mid-January roll out."It should be a source of shame that thousands of home carers, supported only

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Tony Hawk Shares Hilarious Story From COVID-19 Testing Site

Tony Hawk can add a COVID-19 testing site to his list of bizarre places he got recognized.

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Tony Hawk Goes Viral With Funny COVID-19 Testing Story

Tony Hawk has a funny story about getting tested for coronavirus amid the pandemic.

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To ramp up COVID-19 testing, ICMR approves dry swab-direct RT-PCR method. How it works

COVID-19 virus developed by CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB). "This method developed by CSIR-CCMB is a simple variation of the existing gold standard RT-PCR method," the ministry of science and technology said in a statement.The dry swab-direct RT-PCR testing method is aimed at scaling up the testing by two to three fold with no new investment of resources, the ministry said.

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Here’s what COVID-19 testing looks like at Nova Scotia’s QEII

As COVID-19 cases continue to ramp up, those on the frontlines are tirelessly working, including staff at the province’s microbiology lab at the QEII.

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Breaking: Johnstone Town Hall earmarked for week-long Covid-19 testing pilot

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Johnstone Town Hall has been chosen to host Scotland’s first mass Covid-19 testing centre for asymptomatic people, the Express understands.The Church Street venue will be used to test up to 12,000 people who are not currently displaying symptoms of the virus.The pilot is currently proposed to launch on Wednesday and last for one week.Those taking part will, it is understood, undergo a lateral flow test which delivers results within 30 minutes.A spokesman for Renfrewshire Council said: “We are working with NHSGGC and Scottish Government to prepare a pilot in Johnstone as part of the expansion of mass testing of those with no coronavirus symptoms.“This is

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Covid-19 testing centre for asymptomatic people set to open in Johnstone

She said: “This expansion is possible because of increases in our testing capacity, delivered through our new regional hub laboratories and supply of new testing technologies, which will help us suppress covid to the lowest levels possible as we face a challenging winter ahead.”

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Demand down at most COVID-19 testing sites across Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. – Most free COVID-19 testing sites in Florida don’t come with the same crowds they once saw at the beginning of the pandemic.“There’s certainly not demand for that many tests right now,” Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said at a news conference in Clearwater on Sept. 29.

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'Riverdale,' 'Batwoman' Restart Production After COVID-19 Testing Backlog

U.S.-based TV series location shoots in British Columbia have begun to restart production after a number of popular shows were put on pause due to shortage of rapid COVID-19 testing capacity in Vancouver last week. The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that production has resumed on CW's Riverdale and Batwoman series in Vancouver, while Warner Bros.

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Nova Scotia to increase testing COVID-19 testing capacity to 2,500 tests per day by mid-November, premier says

Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil announced on Tuesday that the province would be increasing their COVID-19 testing capacity, stating that primary assessment centers would be “larger and open longer with increased staffing,” and that lab capacity would be increased to process 2,500 tests per day by mid-November.

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COVID-19 testing trouble hits Ontario, as Quebec reimposes more rules

Ontario’s crisis with COVID-19 tests deepens, as Quebec lays down some new restrictions in coronavirus hot spots. Abigail Bimman explains.

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New COVID-19 testing site set to open at Camping World Stadium

ORLANDO, Fla. – A new COVID-19 mobile testing site is opening in Orlando next week, according to a news release from the city.Officials with the City of Orlando announced the new drive-thru site will open at Camping World Stadium on Wednesday and will be pedestrian-accessible.“Located within city neighborhoods, sites will provide enhanced access for pedestrians and users of other forms of mobility, like biking and public transportation for those with an appointment,” the news release said.[INTERACTIVE MAP: Here’s where to get your drive-thru coronavirus test]Testing will be free to Orlando residents and will be offered by appointment only from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Covid-19 testing to be doubled, will conduct 40,000 tests per day: Delhi CM

New Delhi: COVID-19 tests in Delhi will be doubled to 40,000 per day within a week as there has been a marginal increase in the number of coronavirus cases in the city, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Wednesday.Addressing an online media briefing, Kejriwal said that at present, 20,000 tests are being conducted per day in the city.

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Pooling samples could impact COVID-19 testing in Alberta

Alberta Health Services is piloting a new way to test COVID-19 samples, by pooling together four samples taken from asymptomatic Albertans into a single specimen. As Julia Wong explains, it could allow labs to increase their capacity.

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Concerns raised about mandatory COVID-19 testing at universities

There’s growing uncertainty around the province’s mandated COVID-19 tests for university students. Every student arriving in Nova Scotia must receive three tests during their isolation period.

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Doctor: NFL COVID-19 testing issues gave it test fire drill

ALLEN PARK, Mich. – In two-plus weeks, the NFL kicks off its season. That doesn't leave much time to resolve significant issues about its COVID-19 testing procedures.

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Lake County launches COVID-19 testing site locator

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – With more coronavirus testing underway, Lake County has launched a new online tool to help residents find the most convenient testing site for them.To use the tool, embedded below, users will first need to click the “map” button at the bottom. Then, click any icon to see details about that testing site.A blue cross means the site is run by the Florida Department of Health, a red cross means the Florida Department of Emergency Management handles the site, a green cross is the indicator for Adult Medicine of Lake County while a C or W represents CVS or Walgreens, respectively.

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Guidance for Health Departments about COVID-19 Testing in the Community

Prepare for broad-based viral testing in facilities after known or suspected SARS-CoV-2 exposure or when there is moderate to substantial transmission in the community.

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Lethbridge pharmacy announces asymptomatic COVID-19 testing despite province keeping quiet

COVID-19 testing, according to its owner.The province announced the pilot project on June 25, which saw 20 pharmacies across the province start offering testing for anyone without symptoms of the virus. The move was made in an effort to make testing more accessible.Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced last month the locations were mostly in Calgary and Edmonton.However, the province did not disclose which locations were selected, to avoid overwhelming the individual pharmacies.

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Osceola Heritage Park offers more COVID-19 testing as demand increases

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – Health officials in Osceola County said they are continuing to offer coronavirus testing because the demand for it is high.Cars lined up at Osceola Heritage Park on Saturday morning as people waited for free COVID-19 tested.But there were not as many vehicles as there were earlier in the week when at times the line wrapped around the park. Osceola County Health Department Assistant Administrator Bret Smith said people were lining up hours before testing began during the week. "We don't start until 9 o'clock.

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IIT researcher develops AI-powered cheap COVID-19 testing kit

HYDERABAD : Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad researcher has developed an Artificial Intelligence-powered COVID-19 test, which can be performed at an affordable cost. The test kit can produce results in around 20 minutes for symptomatic and asymptomatic patients.The test kit has already been field-tested at ESIC Medical College and Hospital in Hyderabad to ascertain its efficiency.

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Asymptomatic COVID-19 testing will be available to anyone in Alberta

Starting next week, anyone in Alberta who wants to be tested for COVID-19 can be, regardless of whether they have symptoms. Julia Wong has that, plus other details from Dr. Deena Hinshaw’s update.

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Alberta opens COVID-19 testing to all residents, symptomatic or not

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, announces the opening of COVID-19 testing for the entire province during her daily update.

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Orange County COVID-19 testing sites to offer free PPE

ORANGE COUNTY – Anyone getting free COVID-19 tests at two Orange County Health Services sites will receive free personal protective equipment, according to a release from Orange County Government.

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Police officer makes it to birth of his baby girl - thanks to rapid back up from COVID-19 testing team

It was a shout one local bobby could not miss.

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Coronavirus: Durham Region order Lakeridge Health to oversee COVID-19 testing, screening at Pickering nursing home

Lakeridge Health has been ordered to lead enhanced monitoring and investigating the COVID-19 outbreak at Orchard Villa. Morganne Campbell reports

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Phone system glitch may be to blame for low COVID-19 testing numbers at Orange County site, leaders say

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Days after the initial launch of a mobile coronavirus testing site in Orange County was met by a lower-than-expected turnout, county leaders say a glitch in their phone system may be to blame.

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Microbiologist lies to parents, travels 1,500 km to Lucknow to help with Covid-19 testing

New Delhi/Lucknow: One of the many ‘corona warriors’ on the frontlines of the fight against COVID-19, Ramakrishna literally dropped everything he was doing back home in Telangana and headed 1,500 km to Lucknow when he got a call from his guide requesting that he return to his ‘post’ – his laboratory.

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Drive-through Covid-19 testing centres launched in Mumbai

SRL Diagnostics, which has launched three such facilities in the city, said a test sample will be collected within 10 minutes without a person needing to step out of his car and results conveyed the same or next day over e-mail.

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Drive-through COVID-19 testing facility launched in Haryana's Gurugram

Screening for patients can be conducted free of cost for all suspected patients at the drive-through sample collection centres without any hassles

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As infections spike, ICMR allows CSIR labs to conduct Covid-19 testing

NEW DELHI : As new Covid-19 cases continue to spike, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has allowed all national research laboratories including those under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to conduct testing for the new coronavirus.

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This is what it’s like for nurses, soldiers working at Orange County drive-thru COVID-19 testing site

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The first day COVID-19 testing opened up to all ages at the Orange County Convention Center drive-thru site, it reached capacity earlier than ever. The testing site was forced to close before noon after the 250 daily test-limit was reached.

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COVID-19 testing sites open in Camden and Mercer counties

FOX 29's Jeff Cole reports on the two new testing sites opening in New Jersey for COVID-19.

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Coronavirus: Game changer Covid-19 testing kits to be 'ready in a few weeks'

Millions of tests that can detect if people have already had coronavirus will be rolled out within weeks.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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