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Ontario’s COVID-19 Science Advisory Table is urging people to change the way they use rapid antigen tests after determining the regular nasal swabs are less sensitive to the Omicron variant.

Ontario’s COVID-19 Science Advisory Table is urging people to change the way they use rapid antigen tests after determining the regular nasal swabs are less sensitive to the Omicron variant.

Here's CBC Ottawa's latest roundup of key updates during the coronavirus pandemic.

New guidance has been provided by the Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table on a “better approach” when doing a rapid antigen test on yourself or your child. It suggested to combine oral and nasal swabs for each test.

As provinces across the country move to end many COVID-19 public health restrictions, one expert says Ontario should be calculated with its reopening plan. Meanwhile, a behavioural scientist says people are losing trust in governments.

Ontario’s COVID-19 Science Advisory Table is urging people to change the way they use rapid antigen tests after determining the regular nasal swabs are less sensitive to the Omicron variant.

Ontario’s COVID-19 Science Advisory Table is urging people to change the way they use rapid antigen tests after determining the regular nasal swabs are less sensitive to the Omicron variant.

Here is a list of all the participating Ontario pharmacies and grocery stores that are handing out free rapid antigen tests.

While some provinces are planning to remove public health restrictions and proof of vaccination requirements in the coming days, experts say the move may be a bit rushed as the country is not yet out of the Omicron wave.