Kelowna International Airport will be hosting COVID-19 rapid testing for LNG project workers before they head to Kitimat.
鈥淓nsuring we keep our community connected to vital destinations in B.C. such as Terrace and Kitimat by offering COVID-19 testing will be key to supporting the recovery of air travel in the region to help drive our economy,鈥� airport director Sam Samaddar said.
The screening program will use rapid antigen detection testing, designed to detect specific proteins on the surface of the COVID-19 virus through lab-confirmed results within 15 to 20 minutes.
A temporary modular clinic and laboratory space have been set up at the airport鈥檚 long-term parking lot, which is currently not being used. After being screened, results will be sent by email or text to the workers with further check-in instructions.
If a worker tests positive, they will be referred to Interior Health for more testing.
Workers who go through the screening process are still subject to travel measures, such as a temperature check and health screening questions.
In a statement, YLW said similar testing programs are already being piloted in airports in Nanaimo, Vancouver and Alberta.
Currently, the project is only available for LNG Canada employees.
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