The assessment of rapid antigen testing for SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza A and B in congregate living settings

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Summary

This project aimed to evaluate the barriers, facilitators, and economic impact of implementing multiplex rapid antigen testing for COVID-19 and Influenza across congregate living settings in Toronto. Congregate living settings included long-term care homes, retirement homes and shelters. In addition, we explored the accuracy of the multiplex rapid antigen test against the nasopharyngeal (NP) swab for PCR test for COVID-19.

Funded By

  • Health Canada

Principal Investigator

  • Sharon Straus

Co-Investigator

  • Christine Fahim

Collaborators

  • Inner City Health Associates
  • Health Canada

KTP Project Staff

  • Yasmin Garad
  • Andreea Manea
  • Negin Pak