Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, CCG has put in place numerous measures to protect the health of its personnel and to prevent the spread of the virus, such as physical distancing, mask wearing, health screening, and additional cleaning measures.Īs an additional tool in the prevention of the spread of COVID-19, CCG recently began the implementation of rapid test screening in a phased approach as outlined in CCG circular 13-2021 COVID-19 – COVID-19 Rapid Test Screening National Implementation. Rapid test screening is an additional COVID-19 measure the CCG is using to protect the health and safety of its personnel. This pilot project is in support of Health Canada to trial this new type of test, which will be available on the market in Canada. This Canadian Coast Guard circular is to provide direction in the use of the Lucira Check It COVID-19 Test Kit as a pilot project for the target audience. Personnel and supernumeraries at a select number of regionally identified Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)/Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) facilities and vessels. Canadian Coast Guard Circular 16-2021 COVID-19 – Lucira Check It Self-Administered COVID-19 Test Pilot Project

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