Thunder Bay’s District Health Unit is teaming up again with the Superior North EMS to offer drive-thorough COVID-19 testing this weekend.
Officials say everyone who has a symptom possibly related to COVID-19 infection may be eligible for testing.
“With the updated testing guidelines in place, I am again encouraging people in the TBDHU region who are experiencing any symptoms – to call and arrange for testing” says Dr. Janet DeMille, Medical Officer of Health. “Individuals can be referred to assessment centers throughout the District, the Community Paramedicine program or the Drive-Through event that will be hosted at the TBDHU office this weekend.”
The testing will take place at the Health Unit on Balmoral on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26, 2020.
COVID-19 symptoms can be mild to severe. Individuals with ANY of the symptoms listed below are encouraged to contact the TBDHU at (807) 625-5900 or 1-888-294-6630 and they will be considered for testing. TBDHU staff will assign you into the earliest available appointment and staff will provide you further guidance.
Testing as part of this targeted surveillance is for anyone who has ANY of the following symptoms:
- fever
- cough
- difficulty breathing
- fatigue
- muscles aches
- loss of appetite
- sore throat/hoarse voice
- runny nose
- loss of taste and smell
- diarrhea
