Quebecers can now declare if they test positive on a COVID-19 rapid test

Quebecers who suspect they may have COVID-19 and take a rapid test can now declare their positive or negative status.

Anyone who wants to submit their test can go onto the government's website, enter their identification information and the result of their rapid test.

The Health Ministry states the purpose of the self-declaration platform is mostly for statistical purposes to better fight the spread of the virus by having a clearer picture of how many people in the province truly have COVID-19.

"This will give us a more realistic overall picture, which will help public health adjust health measures according to the actual epidemiological situation," said Dubé. "I encourage citizens to monitor their symptoms and report their results after a rapid test, whether positive or negative."

This comes as officials ask that PCR testing be reserved for people in high-risk groups, such as health care workers or vulnerable populations.