As part of ongoing efforts to keep the South Georgian Bay community safe from potential spread of the COVID-19 virus, a new Drive Through COVID-19 Assessment Centre will open in Wasaga Beach this week.
The assessment centre will be located in the parking lot behind the RecPlex Centre on Mosley Street and starting on Wednesday (Oct 21), the site be open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. by appointment only.
“The addition of a COVID-19 Assessment Centre in Wasaga Beach will enable improved access for COVID testing for residents of our region, and will allow us to be responsive to increased demand in the event of an outbreak or impact of the second wave,” said Marie LaRose, Executive Director, Georgian Bay Family Health Team. “Creating increased testing capacity and preparedness is a critical component of reducing COVID-19 transmission in our community.”
Appointments for swabbing can be booked via phone at 705-444-5885 Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or by clicking here to access the waitlist, available Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
When residents arrive for their appointment they are to wait in their vehicles until the assessment
centre contacts and registers them.
At the time of their appointment, they will be contacted to proceed in their vehicles alongside the tent in the RecPlex Parking lot for testing.
Assessment and testing will be undertaken while individuals remain in their vehicles.