Demand for COVID-19 rapid antigen tests has outstripped supply in Canada, but having friends or family send tests here from abroad could get people in trouble with the law according to Health Canada.
In a statement to CBC News, Health Canada said that while Canadians are permitted to bring a personal supply of medical devices into Canada — defined as 90 days’ worth — one cannot ship devices into the country for distribution to their friends and family members.
“Testing devices imported by individuals should only be for their own use and should not be further distributed,” the statement reads. “In cases where commercial size imports are
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