Starting May 11 Riverside’s COVID-19 Assessment Centre in Fort Frances will offer Drive-Thru testing for COVID-19 for those exhibiting symptoms. This form of testing will be completed while you remain in your vehicle, similar to any drive-thru service.
“With recent asymptomatic testing of residents and staff across Riverside Health Care, the drive-thru testing of symptomatic individuals allows us to improve access through increased convenience” said Julie Loveday, Vice President of Clinical Services & CNE.
Patients with any of the following symptoms are required to call Riverside’s COVID-19 Assessment Center at (807)274-3261 ext. 4913 to book an appointment. Drive-thru swab testing is by appointment only. Please have your Health Card ready when booking your appointment.
Symptoms which have been most commonly associated with COVID-19:
- Fever or chills
- New onset or worsening cough
- New onset or worsening fatigue
- Sore throat/hoarse voice
- Pink eye
- Loss of appetite/Difficulty Swallowing
- Headache
- Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea or Abdominal Pain
- Loss of taste or smell
- Runny Nose, sneezing or nasal congestion
- Shortness of Breath*
*If you are having difficulty breathing or experiencing other severe symptoms, call 911 immediately. Advise them of your symptoms and travel history.
Drive-Thru traffic will flow off Sinclair Street and around the corner to the Victoria Street entrance. On-site directions will be given, and on-street parking spots are marked.
The COVID-19 Drive-Thru Assessment Centre will be open Monday, May 11 to Sunday, May 17, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It will be reassessed for need and location at the end of that time.
The health and safety of all staff, physicians, residents, clients, patients, families and visitors remains Riverside’s continued focus and priority, not just in response to COVID-19, but at all times for our organization.
