Publicly funded COVID-19 tests are no longer available to the general public and will be used primarily to test for treatment purposes, and monitor for outbreaks in eligible settings.
Who is eligible?
You are eligible for publicly-funded COVID-19 testing if you have COVID‑19 symptoms and belong to any of the following groups:
- people aged 65 years of age and older
- people aged 18 years of age and older who have at least one condition that puts them at higher risk of severe COVID-19 disease
- people who are immunocompromised
If you develop symptoms and you are eligible for a publicly-funded test, we recommend you contact your primary care provider or pharmacist to find out about test availability and to arrange to take a test.
What should you do if you have symptoms but you do not qualify for testing?
Take this self-assessment if you have any symptoms of illness. You will get a recommendation on what to do next.
