N.B. COVID-19 roundup: Long lines in Moncton for rapid testing kits
CBC
New Brunswickers in Moncton lined up by the dozens Saturday morning to pick up free rapid test kits supplied by the province.
Moncton is one of the province's COVID-19 "hot spots." RCMP New Brunswick tweeted a notice saying traffic was backed up on Mountain Road in Moncton.
"Due to increased traffic in the Magic Mountain parking lot traffic is backed up along Mountain Road starting near the Home Hardware as well WB on Hwy 2 coming off Exit 450," RCMP New Brunswick said.
The Government of New Brunswick announced the pickup site in Moncton would close at 11:30 a.m. Saturday because of high demand.
Public Health said in a statement to media the COVID-19 rapid test pick-up site in Moncton is experiencing "longer than anticipated lines."
"Staff on site appreciate your patience."
Public Health announced Thursday people who have not been identified as close contacts of positive cases and do not have any symptoms would be eligible to pick up the free rapid test kits and administer them at home as of the weekend.