A number of dedicated coronavirus assessment centres have been established across the Greater Toronto Area to facilitate assessment and treatment.
According to the City of Toronto, Toronto Public Health (TPH) is not an assessment centre and coronavirus testing is not provided at TPH offices. Assessments are made at no cost to individuals and OHIP coverage is not required to be seen at the centres.
Those who are experiencing at least one of the following symptoms should visit an assessment centre:
- Fever
- New or worsening cough
- Shortness of breath
- Sore throat
- Difficulty swallowing
- New olfactory or taste disorder(s)
- Nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain
- Runny nose, or nasal congestion – in absence of underlying reason for these symptoms such as seasonal allergies, postnasal drip, etc.
There are also atypical symptoms of coronavirus. These symptoms should also be considered, particularly in children, older persons, and people living with a developmental disability.
Additionally, the City says those who are asymptomatic and were in close contact with someone who has coronavirus, are concerned you may have been exposed to someone who might have the illness, or are at high risk for getting the virus through your work, you may be recommended for a testing consultation with public health.
Here is a full list of all of Toronto Regions COVID-19 Assessment Centres:
Etobicoke General Hospital Drive-Thru – Humber Queen’s Plate Parking
Address: 2 Janda Court.
Hours: 10 am to 6 pm; 7 days a week
Age Restrictions: No children under the age of 2
Humber River Hospital, Reactivation Care Centre – Finch Site
Address: 2111 Finch Avenue W
Hours: 10 am to 6 pm; 7 days a week
Telephone: 416-747-6740
Age Restriction: None
Michael Garron Hospital – By appointment only
Address: 825 Coxwell Avenue
Hours: 8 am to 8 pm; 7 days a week
Telephone: 416-469-6858
Age Restrictions: None
Address: 600 University Avenue, Ground Floor
Hours: 8 am to 12 pm; Monday to Friday
Age Restriction: None
Address: 4001 Leslie Street (enter through Emergency Department)
Hours: 24 hours; 7 days a week
Telephone: 416-756-6000
Age Restriction: None
North York General Hospital – Branson Site
Address: 555 Finch Avenue West (North Entrance)
Hours: 8 am to 8 pm; 7 days a week
Age Restriction: None
Scarborough Health Network – Birchmount Hospital
Address: 3030 Birchmount Road
Hours: 9 am to 5 pm; 7 days a week
Telephone: 416-495-2601
Age Restriction: No children under the age of one
Scarborough Health Network – Centenary Hospital
Address: 2867 Ellesmere Road
Hours: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm; 7 days a week
Telephone: 416-495-2601
Age Restriction: No children under the age of one
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Address: 2075 Bayview Avenue (U Ground level)
Hours: 12 to 7:30 pm, Monday to Friday
12 to 5 pm, Saturday and Sunday
Age Restrictions: No children under the age of 16
Address: 347 Bathurst Street
Hours: 12 pm to 8 pm; 7 days a week
Age Restrictions: No children under the age of one
Unity – St. Joseph’s Health Centre
Address: 30 The Queensway (Sunnyside Building, Main Floor East)
Hours: 8 am to 8 pm; 7 days a week
Age Restrictions: No children under the age of one
Unity – St. Michael’s Hospital
Address: 38 Shuter Street
Hours: 8:30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday
12 to 6 pm, weekends and holidays
Age Restrictions: No children under six months of age
Address: 76 Grenville St.
Hours: 9 am to 5 pm; 7 days a week
Age Restrictions: No children under the age of two