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May 18, 2021 7:21 pm EST.
As Shoppers Drug Mart begins selling rapid COVID-19 tests in Ontario, advocates are pushing back on the price tag. Maleeha Sheikh speaks with experts who say the $40 price will keep the tests out of reach for those who need them most.

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