Who can get a rapid antigen test?
Rapid antigen testing may be used if you have developed COVID-19 symptoms, to determine whether you might have COVID-19.
Free rapid antigen test kits are available at Public Health Sudbury & Districts’ locations. These kits are available to individuals at high risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19, including persons who may be eligible for COVID-19 treatment. You may be at higher risk if you are any of the following:
- 60 years of age or older
- 18 years of age or older and are immunocompromised
- 18 to 59 years old and at a higher risk of severe COVID-19 including having:
- one or more underlying medical conditions (such as diabetes, heart or lung disease), or
- inadequate immunity against COVID-19 from:
- not receiving a full primary series of the COVID-19 vaccine
- having received a full primary series but no COVID-19 vaccine or COVID-19 infection within the past 6 months
The kits are free of charge and may be picked up in the reception area during the office hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Some offices are closed for the lunch hour (noted below). Office locations include:
- 1300 Paris Street, Sudbury
- 10 Elm Street, Unit 130, Sudbury
- 34 Birch Street (entrance on Lorne Street), Chapleau (closed from noon to 1 p.m.)
- 800 Centre Street, Unit 100 C, Espanola (closed from noon to 1 p.m.)
- 6163 Highway 542, Mindemoya (closed from noon to 1 p.m.)
- 1 King Street, St. Charles (closed from noon to 1 p.m.)
A rapid antigen test will provide a result within 15 minutes following the use of the test. Learn what to do if you get a positive result or what do if you have symptoms, but get a negative result (Ontario Government).