By rdnewsNOW Staff

Supporting Local Businesses

Red Deer Chamber to offer COVID rapid testing kits

May 17, 2021 | 1:43 PM

The Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with the Alberta Chambers of Commerce and Government of Alberta to prove COVID-19 rapid testing kits to local businesses and non-profit organizations.

Chamber membership is not required to take part.

Any participating businesses or organizations are responsible for ensuring that anyone administering the test is adequately trained. To assist with this, the government has made training resources available online.

Businesses are required to report back to the Chamber weekly about the number of tests performed and how many had a positive result and how many were confirmed by PCR testing. The information will be shared with Alberta Health.

“This partnership gives businesses another leg up to move our economy forward. By making it easier to access rapid testing kits when and where they need them, we are providing businesses with a vital tool to protect their workers and the Albertans they serve,” Premier Jason Kenney said in a release.

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“This partnership between the Government of Alberta and participating community chambers of commerce will expedite and streamline the process for Alberta businesses, in particular small and medium enterprises. This will lead to more tests being administered and will hopefully contribute to stopping the spike,” adds Ken Kobly, president and CEO, Alberta Chambers of Commerce.

To learn more or obtain a kit, visit https://www.reddeerchamber.com/covid-19-resources.

After ordering a kit, they can be picked up at the Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce office (3017 Gaetz Avenue).