Rapid antigen tests for COVID-19 will soon be available in some B.C. pharmacies, but at first only people over the age of 70 will have access to them, health officials announced Wednesday.
Health Minister Adrian Dix told reporters packs containing five test kits will be distributed free of charge to those who are eligible and who need them, beginning as early as Friday in select pharmacies.
More than 865,000 tests have already been set aside to be distributed through pharmacies, officials said.
According to the province, the tests are currently being limited to people over the age of 70 because they
