New Immigrants
Provided by: Government of Canada - Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada - AKA: IRCC; CIC; Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Service Description
FEB 26/2021: UPDATE REGARDING TESTING IN SUMMERSIDE FOR 14-29 YEAR OLDS:
The Chief Public Health Office announced late this afternoon that all young people ages 14-29 WITHOUT SYMPTOMS should get tested this weekend.
Testing will take place at the Three Oaks Senior High School (10 Kenmoore Avenue, Summerside, PE) and the schedule is as follows:
Saturday Feb 27, testing for 14 to 21 year olds
The Chief Public Health Office announced late this afternoon that all young people ages 14-29 WITHOUT SYMPTOMS should get tested this weekend.
Testing will take place at the Three Oaks Senior High School (10 Kenmoore Avenue, Summerside, PE) and the schedule is as follows:
Saturday Feb 27, testing for 14 to 21 year olds
Sunday Feb 28, testing for 22 to 29 year olds:
- Those born Jan 1-June 30 should come b/w 8am-2pm
- Those born July 1-Dec 31 should come b/w 2pm-8pm
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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.
TESTING
As of March 1, 2021: Everyone arriving from outside the Maritime provinces (NS and NB), who is in isolation and is not already being tested, is required to be tested on days 0-1, 4-6, and 9-11.
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
- Charlottetown
- Summerside
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.
Information
Eligibility:
Open to all
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Visit the website
Documents Required:
Not applicable
Language:
English * French
Coverage Area:
Canada
Service Locations & Contact Info
- 365 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON K1A 1L1
- Coverage Area:Canada
- Disabilities Access:Not applicable
- Phone service hours are Monday-Friday 8am-4pm * 24/7 automated phone service available