The Dryden Regional Health Centre’s COVID-19 Assessment Centre is experiencing an overwhelming increase in the volume of calls.
In a Facebook post, DRHC says the calls are from individuals wishing to book appointments for COVID-19 swabbing.
DRHC says they are working to increase staffing, extend hours of availability, and source technical support to meet the demands for our community.
The team at DRHC understands the public’s worry and frustration regarding the COVID-19 virus.
DRHC staff asks for co-operation, patience and kindness while they work to enhance the Assessment Centre capacity.
If you’re worried you were exposed to COVID-19 or have symptoms of COVID-19, visit the Ontario COVID-19 website (www.covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment) to take the self-assessment to ensure you need the test and to learn what to do next.
Visit the Northwestern Health Unit website (www.nwhu.on.ca) for information about COVID-19 and continue to follow their recommendations for physical distancing, hand hygiene, and masking.
Follow this link to access the COVID-19 School Screening Tool:
