Where should I go if I'm experiencing COVID-19 symptoms?

You should attend the Barrie COVID-19 Assessment Centre at 490 Huronia Road or to RVH's drive-through 29 Sperling Drive if you:

Are showing COVID-19 symptoms;
Have been exposed to a confirmed case of the virus, as informed by their public health unit or exposure notification through the COVID-19 app;
Are a resident or worker in a setting that has a COVID-19 outbreak, as identified and informed by their local public health unit; or
Are eligible for testing as part of a targeted testing initiative directed by the Ministry of Health or the Ministry of Long-Term Care. Ontario Health will continue to notify Assessment Centres of any targeted testing.

To book an appointment at 490 Huronia Road go to:

https://v2.waitwhile.com/book/barriecovidtesting

You may also attend the centre at 490 Huronia Road for a limited number of same day appointments/walk-ins. Due to volumes, registration may close prior to 4:30 p.m.

where should i go if i have COVID-19 symptoms?

***IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A MEDICAL EMERGENCY CALL 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY***

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Where do I find reputable information on COVID-19?

For reputable local information about COVID-19 visit the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit website.

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How do I get my COVID-19 Test Results?

Patients who have been tested at the Barrie COVID-19 Assessment Centre at 490 Huronia Road or the Prince William walk-in clinic location will have been provided a handout on how to obtain your results. Patients from both locations will receive a call from their centre's reporting team as soon as results are available, whether they are positive. We appreciate your patience, as results can take up to 7 days for us to receive depending on processing times at the labs. Please do not call unless you have been waiting longer than 7 days so we can dedicate our time to following up on results that we have received.

If you received the testing and you have not received the results after 7 days you will need to follow up with the healthcare provider or clinic location who ordered the test. The records for the results are not shared among different locations.

Patients can also check the public results website for results, however, please know that currently not all results are available on the public website and you will not have access to the public website if you still have a red and white health card.

If your result is positive for COVID-19, please call in to the health unit 705-721-7520 (1-877-721-7520) to speak to someone on the Infectious Diseases team.

I received a positive result

What should I do if I'm experiencing COVID-19 symptoms?

COVID-19 Symptoms include difficulty breathing; fever; cough; muscle aches; fatigue; headache; sore throat conjunctivitis and runny nose. Additional symptoms may include hoarse voice; difficulty swallowing; loss of sense of smell or taste; diarrhea or nausea/vomiting & conjunctivitis.

For seniors, symptoms may also include chills; delirium with no other obvious reason; falls; acute functional decline; increased heart rate and decreased blood pressure.

If you are experiencing symptoms you can visit the Barrie COVID-19 Assessment Centre where you will be seen and assessed in a safe, controlled environment by a physician or nurse practitioner, who will provide you with the necessary care and treatment for your medical needs. You will also be provided with instructions for self-care and follow up as required. For more information on what to expect when you arrive at the assessment centre take a video tour.

Anyone who wishes to be tested for COVID-19 can be tested and those results will be communicated directly to you when they are available.

If you are unsure if you should visit the assessment centre you should:

• First call your Family Physician or Nurse Practitioner for advice

• If you do not have a Family Physician/Nurse Practitioner or your regular healthcare provider is not available, call the Barrie & Community Family Medicine - Walk-in Clinics or the Huronia Urgent Care Clinic. For clinic hours and contact information please visit: barriewalkinclinics.ca or huroniaurgentcareclinic.com.

• If these options are unavailable, then you should contact Telehealth Ontario: 1-866-797-0000

COVID-19 Assessment & Testing Locations in Barrie

Barrie healthcare providers are working together to ensure anyone who wishes to be tested for COVID-19 can receive the test. You can be tested for COVID-19 at the following locations

Barrie COVID-19 Assessment Centre

490 Huronia Road, Barrie. In the building at the rear of the complex (not at the Huronia Urgent Care Clinic)

Hours Mon to Fri 8:30 am to 4::30 pm

Assessment & Testing. Please arrive at the Centre and you will be provided with an appointment time.

Barrie & Community Family Medicine Clinics

Prince William Location only, 829 Big Bay Point Road. Shoppers Drug Mart Plaza

Hours: effective June 9, 2020

Mon to Fri 8:00 am to 8::00 pm

Sat/Sun/Holidays 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Assessment & Testing. Booked appointments & walk in. Call ahead for an appointment (705) 722-1199 or visit barriewalkinclinics.ca

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre

201 Georgian Drive – ATRIUM entrance (look for the three flagpoles)

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8 am to 8 pm

Sat/Sun/Holidays 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Testing Only. Booked appointments & drive/walk in. Call ahead for an appointment at 705-797-3120.

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