UWaterloo’s optometry clinic prioritizes staff and patient safety with participation in COVID-19 rapid test pilot program

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One of the most challenging parts of a taking a COVID-19 test is how long it can take to get results.

In coordination with the Campus Wellness, the School of Optometry & Vision Science’s main clinic is currently participating in a provincial pilot program to deliver COVID-19 Panbio rapid antigen tests directly onsite. Results are available within fifteen minutes, instead of the typical 48-hour timeframe for other COVID tests….

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