PEIPrince Edward Island’s government says it will end free access to COVID-19 rapid antigen tests when its current supply runs out, citing low and stable rates of the virus over the past few months.Rapid antigen tests are broadly available through retailers and online, province saysRyan McKellop · CBC News · Posted: Sep 29, 2025 5:00 PM EDT | Last Updated: 2 hours agoThe Chief Public Health Office says P.E.I. is one of the last provinces to phase out free access to rapid antigen tests. (CBC)Prince Edward Island’s government says it will end free access to COVID-19 rapid antigen tests when its current supply runs out, citing low and stable rates of the virus over the past few months.In a statement, the Chief Public Health Office said P.E.I. is one of the last provinces to phase out free rapid antigen tests, and said the tests have become broadly available for sale through online markets and retail locations.Provincial health officials recommend staying up to date with vaccinations, staying home when sick and proper hand washing in order to help prevent the spread of illnesses.The CPHO said it expects universal influenza and COVID-19 vaccines to be widely available by early October, along with RSV immunizations for adults.COVID-19 and flu vaccines are available for anyone aged six months and older at Health P.E.I. public health clinics, and for those aged five and up at community pharmacies.The province said Islanders who want to get more than one vaccine at at a time should indicate that when booking their appointment.
CPHO says it will stop offering free COVID-19 rapid tests once P.E.I.’s supply runs dry
