Health Canada expedites access to COVID-19 diagnostic laboratory test kits and other medical devices

To assist with Canada’s response to COVID-19, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, announced that she has signed an Interim Order to allow expedited access to COVID-19-related medical devices for use by healthcare providers, including diagnostic test kits.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 21:30 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 21:30 (UTC)
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title_fr Santé Canada accélère l'accès à des trousses d'analyse de diagnostic en laboratoire de la COVID-19 et à d'autres instruments médicaux
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