Why I think approval will be on Nov 4.I'm not sure why people think the 40 days have passed and what the panic is. Here are the facts. Aug 25 - clinical in-field results Sep 29 - Article stating Sona submitted it's application to HC about 3 weeks ago. That would put the application date to Sep 8. https://www.thechronicleherald.ca/news/local/halifax-covid-testing-company-encouraged-by-federal-commitment-503493/ Sep 8 plus 40 business days (excluding Thanksgiving which was a public holiday) is Nov 4.