Canadians in search of COVID-19 rapid face lack of supply, shaky rollout

Canadians across the country are rushing to obtain COVID-19 rapid tests amid the spread of the Omicron variant, only to find limited supplies and confusing rollouts.

Lineups at Ontario liquor stores (LCBO) are a common sight during the holiday season, but many at locations across the province on Friday were in search of tests.

The provincial government has said two million rapid tests will be made available for free at pop-up testing sites in high-traffic settings including some malls, retail settings, holiday markets, public libraries and transit hubs over the holidays, as well as at select LCBO locations.

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