Provinces getting ready to roll out 5-minute COVID-19 tests By Christian Nathler By Christian NathlerView Author|November 4, 2020|Health + Wellness,View Health + Wellness LifeView Life Two weeks ago, Canada received a shipment of 100,000 rapid tests. The tests can detect COVID-19 in less than 13 minutes and in as short as five minutes. They are administered via nasal swab. Yes, that's the one where they... View this article.