KAWARTHA LAKES-The RMH COVID-19 Assessment Centre continues to be extremely busy prompting officials to introduce a ‘by appointment only’ model as of Monday, October 5, 2020.
“Setting appointments will support us in better managing traffic flow as well as prioritizing those who require testing according to the latest Ministry testing guidelines,” says Kelly Isfan, President and CEO, Ross Memorial Hospital.
How to access COVID-19 testing at RMH
The Assessment Centre is by appointment only as of Monday, October 5 and will remain a drive-thru until further notice.
Starting October 1, you can request an appointment by calling 705-328-6217 (phone lines are monitored between the hours of 8am and 4pm, Monday to Friday). You can also request an appointment online at http://www.rmh.org (please call if booking appointments for multiple people/members of your family) Appointments will be available Monday to Friday, 9:30am-5:15pm
To learn if and where you should seek COVID-19 testing, please visit the provincial COVID-19 website. http://visit the provincial COVID-19 website
The RMH COVID-19 Assessment Centre can provide testing for:
Anyone age 1 and over who is showing COVID-19 symptoms. You may be asked to visit the Emergency Department if your symptoms, or your child’s symptoms are severe.
Individuals who have been notified by Public Health or the COVID Alert app about a potential exposure to a confirmed case of the virus
Individuals who live or work in an at-risk setting, including long-term care, shelters or other congregate setting
You will be visiting a long term care home
You are eligible for testing as part of a targeted testing initiative as determined by the Ministry of Health or Ministry of Long Term Care.
Those who require COVID-19 testing prior to medical procedure
If symptoms are severe, including difficulty breathing, chest pain, confusion or loss of consciousness, you should call 911 or proceed to the Emergency Department.
