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Health Sciences North ramping up COVID testing to contain spread

'We want to test as many people as possible to determine how far this disease has spread in the community'
Health science North Research Institute

Health Science North in Sudbury wants to step up the number of people being tested for COVID-19.

"We want to test as many people as possible to determine how far this disease has spread in the community," says spokesman Jason Turnbull. "We have the capacity to test a lot more people at our assessment centres."

Getting tested is easy, safe, and convenient.

"The more people we test, the more information we have to determine our best approach to COVID-19," explains Turnbull. "All of this helps in potentially getting life back to normal."

If you have any of the following symptoms, even if they are very mild, call the COVID-19 Assessment Centre 705-671-7373:

  • Fever or chills 
  • Sore throat 
  • New onset or worsening fatigue 
  • Loss of taste or smell
  • New onset or worsening cough • Headache • Loss of appetite • Runny Nose • Nausea or Diarrhea • Shortness of Breath 

Patients will be screened by a nurse over the telephone.