COVID-19 testing in a laboratory. (Photo from Pxhere)COVID-19 testing in a laboratory. (Photo from Pxhere)
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North Perth COC to rollout rapid COVID-19 tests

North Perth Chamber of Commerce and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce is moving to roll out free rapid COVID-19 tests for small and medium-sized businesses in North Perth.

Businesses, including non-chamber members, with 150 employees or less are welcome to participate in this free program

Businesses must register for the program online, and the kits will be ready for pick-up on June 1st at the North Perth Chamber of Commerce building at 580 Main Street West Listowel by appointment.

The goal of the program is to identify asymptomatic cases of COVID-19 in the workplace that might otherwise be missed, helping to curb the spread in the workplace, at home and around the community.

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