 Meantime, the Ministry of Health has reviewed the testing protocol to allow for easier public access. Dr. Delfina Vernor outlines the new protocol's effective February 5, 2022. The Polymerase Chain Reaction PCR test and Rapid or Antigen Test are both approved tests for use in country. PCR tests are approved for diagnostic purposes and the antigen test for screening and surveillance. The Ezra Long Laboratory of the OKEU Hospital, the Forensic Laboratory and Laboratory Services and Consultations Limited are authorized to perform PCR testing. Pharmacies, pharmacy distributors, laboratories and health service providers may import the following approved rapid antigen tests with notification through the drug inspector. The Fora COVID-19 Antigen Test, Abbott-Pan-Bio COVID-19 Antigen Test, SD-Biosense Standard Q, Kerstat COVID-19 Antigen Test, Shaw Status COVID-19 Antigen Card Test and the Standard Q COVID-19 Antigen Test. Antigen testing must be supervised by a health professional, used as a screening tool, confirmed for PCR tests and can be used for exit travel purposes. The positive antigen test results should be reported to the epidemiology unit of the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs within 24 hours. The Ministry of Health does not recommend self-swabbing at home using the rapid antigen tests. Prisons are encouraged to visit a respiratory clinic or laboratory to get tested for COVID-19 by a health professional.