Starting today rapid COVID-19 tests no longer free for most Quebecers
COVID-19 rapid tests are no longer freely available to everyone in pharmacies in Quebec as of today. Pharmacies will charge $20 per test.
Stay updated with breaking news from Benoit Morin. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
COVID-19 rapid tests are no longer freely available to everyone in pharmacies in Quebec as of today. Pharmacies will charge $20 per test.
Quebec's Health Ministry says COVID-19 tests will continue to be distributed for free in schools and child-care centres in the meantime.
Quebec’s Health Ministry says COVID-19 tests will continue to be distributed for free in schools and child-care centres in the meantime.
As of Monday, rapid tests will no longer be available free of charge to the majority of Quebecers. Only those considered vulnerable to complications -- immunosuppressed adults, people over 60, pregnant people and adults living with chronic illness -- and those benefiting from free medication under the public drug insurance plan will have free access to COVID-19 screening tests in pharmacies.
As of Monday, anyone not included in one of the high-risk categories can still get a rapid test kit at the pharmacy, but will have to pay for it.