NOTE** The Staysafe ordering portal has closed as of March 31st, 2023. Please note, rapid tests are still available through MPP, Dave Smith's office. The Chamber will continue our partnership with the MPP's office to offer small businesses (150 employees or less) free rapid antigen tests while inventory lasts. To order kits, please contact MPP, Dave Smith by phone 705-742-3777
Rapid Antigen Screening Kits
**NOTE: If this is your first time ordering kits, please follow Steps 1-6. To place subsequent orders, please go to Step 5.
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Ontario and Canadian governments, has launched the COVID-19 Rapid Screening Initiative. Businesses (including non-chamber members) with 150 employees or less can access free screening kits as an additional tool to help keep workplaces safe.
The Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber has partnered with MPP Dave Smith to provide these kits to businesses in the City and County of Peterborough. A Covid-19 rapid screening test can be performed anywhere (i.e. at your workplace!) and does not require shipping a specimen to a lab for processing. It takes less than 10 minutes to see the results. Frequent testing increases the chances of early identification of cases.
How the program works
FREE for all businesses in Peterborough City and County with less than 150 employees
Select a representative from your company to be the “Screening Supervisor” responsible for the program
Order a two-week supply of kits
Pick up the kits (by appointment only) at Unit E, 864 Chemong Rd. Peterborough
Employees administer the test themselves, with a gentle nasal swab, under the guidance of their Screening Supervisor
Get results in less than 15 minutes
The Screening Supervisor reports the total number of tests completed, number of positive tests, number of negative tests, etc.
Reorder your kits on our website as needed
STEP 1 of 6: Designate a Screening Supervisor Each company should assign a Designated Screening Supervisor, who will be the contact person. This is the person that must complete the training, order, pick up the kits, complete all reporting, and drop off their used kits.
STEP 2 of 6: Have the Screening Supervisor Watch the Training Video (one time only, prior to first order) The following training video must be viewed in its entirety by the Designated Screening Supervisor and we strongly recommend that it be shared with all employees who may be taking part in the screening process.
STEP 3 of 6: Have the Screening Supervisor Acknowledge That They Have Watched the Training Video We require confirmation that the Designated Screening Supervisor has viewed the above video in its entirety. After viewing the video, please send your confirmation by completing the form below.
STEP 4 of 6: Determine Process of Administering Tests Determine the process of administering tests in your business (Centralized or De-centralized). Learn more HERE.
STEP 5 of 6: Order Your Kits You will be allowed to order a two-week supply based on the number of employees in your business. You will be prompted to select a pick-up time. The Chamber has partnered with MPP Dave Smith's office who has set up a pick-up location at Unit E, 864 Chemong Rd. Peterborough (The Asta Plaza). For questions about ordering or picking up your kits, please call MPP Smith's office at 705-742-3777.
When you arrive at Unit E, 864 Chemong Rd. Peterborough at your scheduled pick-up time, please come to the front door. Please do not come if you are not feeling well.Staff will confirm your order for your business and and that you have submitted your confirmation of having taken the required training, as above. When picking up your testing kits, you will be provided with a hazardous waste collection bag. Please ensure that you store your test kit collection waste safely. Collection materials should be returned for safe and proper disposal at your next scheduled test kit pickup.**
Map of Pick-up Location atUnit E, 864 Chemong Rd. Peterborough
Step 6 of 6: Reporting Results On a weekly basis, you must report the number of tests administered, number of positives, and number of negative results at the StaySafe™ portal HERE. These results will be shared with Health Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Health.
Note: When re-ordering, you will be required to report results for 75% of your kits, prior to a refill order being arranged.
Businesses participating in the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber Rapid Antigen Screening Kit program should also consider reporting positive OR negative test results to Peterborough Public Health through their voluntary reporting system.
Peterborough Public Health can consult with the workplace on COVID-19 prevention measures, and will provide direction if/as needed for impacted staff.
If you provide your contact information (in the voluntary reporting system), we may follow up on positive results if capacity allows us to do so. All personal information will be kept confidential.
For general guidance on isolation, testing, and identifying high risk contacts, please visit Peterborough Public Health’s website for COVID-19 Case and Contact Guidance or Ontario’s website www.ontario.ca/exposed.
