Lethbridge pharmacy announces asymptomatic COVID-19 testing despite province keeping quiet - Globalnews.ca

One of four Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy locations in Lethbridge, Alta., has been selected to provide asymptomatic COVID-19 testing, according to its owner.

Vishal Sukhadiya, pharmacist and owner of the selected Medicine Shoppe location in Lethbridge, says the business feels ready to let residents know about the new service.

Rather, Alberta Health Services says those with symptoms must call 811 or book an appointment through the online self-assessment tool and follow all the proper instructions for self-isolation.

He says increasing testing among asymptomatic individuals will help the medical community better understand the virus

After receiving an email from RxA (Alberta Pharmacists’ Association), Sukhadiya believes the names of other pharmacies providing the testing will be released starting next week “once everyone is comfortable.”