Appointment required at hospital for COVID-19 testing

LEAMINGTON — As announced Friday, October 2, the COVID-19 Assessment Centre at Erie Shores HealthCare has switched to an ‘appointment only’ model, meaning that those wishing to be tested must book an appointment.

Prior to the province’s announcement last week, the local centre was on a walk-in basis. Anyone wanting a test could get one. Premier Ford announced late last week that they are changing things up, now requiring you to have symptoms or be from a high risk group.

With new guidelines put in place, you can make an appointment for testing if you are showing symptoms, have been notified by Public Health or the COVID-19 app about potential exposure, you work in an at-risk setting, you will be visiting a long term care home, or if you require testing prior to a medical procedure.

Appointments are available seven days a week from 8 am to 6 pm. You can book your appointment by calling the COVID Hotline at 519- 326-2373, extension 4263, or use the new online booking tool at https://testing.getcorigan.ca and be sure to select Leamington as your preferred location.