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December 28, 2021 - 8:00 PM
People with COVID symptoms may be able to pick up a rapid test kit at COVID testing centres in the Interior Health region starting this week.
Kits will only be given to those with symptoms and supplies may be limited, says a news release from Interior Health. No appointments are needed.
Symptoms that qualify include one or more of the following: fever or chills, cough, loss of sense of smell or taste or difficulty breathing.
Testing is also recommended if a sore throat, loss of appetite, headache or body aches, extreme fatigue, nausea or vomiting or diarrhea lasts for longer than 24 hours with no improvement.
If there is a positive test, you should self-isolate and follow instructions on the test kit package.
Interior Health recommends tests not be taken if there are no symptoms, even if you’ve been in close contact with someone who has tested positive, if you are fully vaccinated or have mild symptoms that you can manage at home where you can isolate for seven days. The last instance, you are advised to notify your close contacts so they can self-monitor.
For any health concerns call 811.
For locations of testing centres go here.
More details on symptoms can be found here.
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