COVID-19 rapid antigen tests that expired this spring can still be used to accurately detect a COVID infection for the next couple of months, according to the British Columbia Ministry of Health. Michelle Gamage reports. Michelle reports on health for The Tyee. Published Aug. 29, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/08/29/Health-Canada-Expired-COVID-Tests-Still-Good/

Health Canada Says Expired COVID Tests Are Still Good

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