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May 13, 2021 | 9:56 AM
With a little over six weeks left in the school year, Regina’s Catholic school division is rolling out rapid testing for COVID-19 in its four high schools.
In a letter sent to parents, the division announced rapid tests would be available to high school students, their families and staff at the schools Monday to Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The letter makes clear that the tests are for screening purposes only for people who don’t have symptoms.
According to Twylla West, communications and media co-ordinator with the Regina Catholic School Division, most students in the high schools are between 14 and 17 and so can give verbal consent to testing.
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City partners with agencies to help those without OHIP book COVID-19 vaccinations
by Julie Arounlasy
Last Updated Apr 30, 2021 at 7:58 pm EDT
Ontario COVID-19 vaccine online booking portal. CITYNEWS
The City of Toronto announced on Friday it’s partnering with FCJ Refugee Centre and Access Alliance to help people without an Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) card get the COVID-19 vaccine in Toronto.
The announcement comes after those without OHIP cards have reported hitting massive roadblocks and confusion when trying to book an appointment, even if they fall into the eligible categories to get vaccinated.
But Ontario has clearly stated that if you do not have an OHIP card at all, you are still eligible for the vaccine.