COVID-19 Assessment and Testing

Jan 6th: New Brunswick workers who travel to PEI for the day who will be entering workplaces or homes where there is a risk of being within 6 feet of others, are asked to have a COVID-19 test while in PEI. NB workers who travel to PEI multiple times a week should be tested at least once a week. Anyone who travelled to NB since December 25th are asked to closely monitor for symptoms.

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Provides assessment and testing services for residents experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.

ASSESSMENT

Islanders who are unsure if a test is required can complete a self-assessment online, call their family doctor or nurse practitioner, or call 8-1-1 for direction. Symptoms include:

• New onset fever
• New or worsening cough
• Sore throat
• Runny nose
• Sneezing
• Congestion
• Unusual fatigue
• Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea have been reported along with other symptoms, and may happen more often in children.

Self-assessment tool: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/service/self-assessment-covid-19

TESTING

Anyone experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or who has been in close contact of a laboratory-confirmed case starting 48 hours prior to the case developing symptoms should be tested for COVID-19.

By drop-in:

• Montague
• O'Leary
• Charlottetown
• Summerside

By appointment:

• Charlottetown
• Summerside

To schedule a test in Charlottetown or Summerside, visit:

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/service/request-an-appointment-for-covid-19-testing-for-pei-residents

Do not bring pets to testing (except service dogs if required), keep windows rolled up until advised otherwise, and everyone over the age of 2 years must wear a mask. Do not take a taxi to testing. Call if no transportation and arrangements will be made for a test.

The Chief Public Health Officer will contact an individual directly if their test result is positive.