Niagara Health’s COVID-19 Assessment Centres are aligning with guidance from the Ontario Government to prioritize testing for those most at risk for having COVID-19.
Effective immediately, members of the public should only seek testing at assessment centres if they are:
- Showing COVID-19 symptoms;
- Have been exposed to a confirmed case of the virus, as informed by their public health unit or exposure notification through the COVID Alert app;
- A resident or work in a setting that has a COVID-19 outbreak, as identified and informed by their local public health unit; and
- Eligible for testing as part of a targeted testing initiative directed by the Ministry of Health or the Ministry of Long-Term Care.
Testing at assessment centres will continue to be available on a limited basis for individuals who have no COVID symptoms, but are at greater risk due to their health condition or employment.
Niagara Health’s Assessment Centres are experiencing a surge in the numbers of people seeking testing and are moving to an appointment-only model beginning Monday, September 28, which will allow our teams to provide more efficient service to patients.
To book an appointment, call 905-378-4647, ext. 42819 (4-CV19). Staff at the Assessment Centre will return calls as soon as possible to schedule a date and time for testing.
