Quebec distributing 3.5 million COVID-19 test kits to high school students

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By CityNews staff

Posted February 3, 2022 12:08 pm.

Last Updated February 3, 2022 12:14 pm.

Quebec will distribute 3.5 million COVID-19 rapid test kits to students in high schools, adult centres and vocational training programs – over the next few days.

Education Minister Jean-François Roberge tweeted the news Thursday.

https://twitter.com/jfrobergeQc/status/1489246942605586435

The province’s latest data shows 99 per cent of those 12 to 17 have gotten one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, while 91 per cent have two.

Of those 5 to 11, 63 percent have received one shot, 24 with two.

https://twitter.com/sante_qc/status/1489270617228591114

Quebecers can also get free rapid test kit through CLIC Santé – select “Distribution trousse dépistage gratuite.”

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