Mobile drive-thru COVID-19 testing clinics are being held in Dresden this week.
Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) in partnership with Chatham-Kent EMS, CK Public Health, Family Health Teams (Chatham-Kent, Thamesview and Tilbury) and the Chatham-Kent Community Health Centres are offering the clinics to the community.
The clinics will run Tuesday, August 25 and Wednesday, August 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Dresden Raceway.
Hospital officials say anyone who believes they require a COVID-19 swab test can go to one of these clinics and receive a test.
This testing initiative will also be available to residents who do not arrive in a vehicle.
No appointment is necessary, hospital officials say.
“Signage will direct patients upon arrival for both those who arrive in vehicles and those who do not,” CKHA officials said in a media release.
You do not need to be in a vehicle to attend the clinic, walk ups are welcome. A staff member will register you while you are in your car. Please bring a valid Ontario health card.”
Hospital officials say the health care team will perform the COVID-19 swab test while people are in their car.
“Please remain in your car after you register to receive a test,” hospital officials say.
“Patients will be sent home with information on self-isolation and how to view their test results online at https://covid-19.ontario.ca/.”
“CKHA is also reminding the public about the availability of COVID-19 testing at its COVID-19 Assessment Centre located at 47 Emma Street in Chatham,” hospital officials say.
“Hours of operation are between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week. Please note the last appointment takes place at 4:20 p.m. It is recommended that patients book an appointment to be seen in a timely manner. To access the online booking tool, please visit www.assessmentbooking.ca and complete the online form to schedule an appointment. Before booking an appointment, please make sure you have a valid “green” Ontario health card.”
To view a map of upcoming COVID-19 Mobile Assessment Clinics in Chatham-Kent, click here.
Anyone with questions about COVID-19 are advised to visit CK Public Health’s website at http://www.ckpublichealth.com/covid19, call CK Public Health’s COVID-19 intake line at 519.355.1071 x1900 or email covid19@chatham-kent.ca.
Visit the Government of Ontario’s website to learn more about how the province is continuing to protect Ontarians from COVID-19.
