COVID-19 test centre open in Smiths Falls

By OttawaMatters Staff

Posted Mar 24, 2020 10:26:00 AM.

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A COVID-19 assessment centre is opening Tuesday morning in Smith Falls.

The test centre will be located outside the main entrance of Smith Falls hospital on Elmsley Street.

Patients will be tested from their car.

Anyone wishing to be tested will have to have an appointment, which is made by referral only.

Referrals can be made by the following:

Telehealth Ontario
Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit
Primary Care Providers (Family Doctor, Nurse Practitioner, or clinic)

The drive-thru COVID-19 test centre in Smith Falls will be open from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m., seven days a week.

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