Walmart forces people wanting free rapid COVID-19 tests to make $35 online purchase
CTV
Ontarians hoping to pick up a free COVID-19 rapid test kit from Walmart, which is only available from the company online, will have to make a minimum purchase of at least $35 before they get one.
The Ontario government announced Wednesday it will make about 5.5 million tests available across the province each week at grocery stores and pharmacies.
At least 2,406 sites are participating in the program, including 2,385 pharmacy and grocery locations and 21 "high priority community lead agencies" for 17 vulnerable neighbourhoods.
The tests at grocery stores and pharmacies will be made available as of Feb. 9 through online order or in-store pickup.
Retailers participating in the program include Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaws, Metro, Rexall, Sobey’s, Longo’s, and Walmart.
