The Southwestern Public Health Unit has provided some answers to the question “Who is currently getting tested for COVID-19”. Outlined in the graphic below, the following individuals are being prioritized for testing.

– Symptomatic health care workers
– Symptomatic residents and staff in Long Term Care Facilities and retirement homes
– Hospitalized patients admitted with respiratory symptoms (new or exacerbated)
– Symptomatic members of remote, isolated, rural and/or indigenous communities
– Symptomatic travellers identified at a point of entry to Canada

The health unit adds that others are being tested, however those listed take priority.

For the latest COVID-19 updates and information for Oxford, Elgin and St. Thomas, visit https://www.swpublichealth.ca/covid-19.