Manitoba is launching an expanded rapid test program to allow staff in certain sectors who have symptoms to return to work sooner.

According to Families Minister Rochelle Squires;

“Tests will be provided for all designated staff in critical service areas who are symptomatic and work directly with clients and vulnerable populations.”

According to the news release today, eligibility for rapid antigen tests is being expanded to include all designated staff in critical service areas who are symptomatic and work:

• in early learning and child-care facilities;
• with Community Living disABILITY Services service providers;
• with child and family services group care providers;
• in homeless and family violence shelters;
• in Manitoba Families, working in front-line positions with clients; and
• as school teachers or staff with direct and ongoing or prolonged contact with kindergarten to Grade 12 students.

The full news release from the provincial government can be found here.