PRESS RELEASE
March 14, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Manitoulin Health Centre COVID-19 Assessment Centre & Testing
The last day for specimen collection at the Centre is Friday, March 22, 2024.
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the MHC Assessment Centre has provided safe and timely access to COVID-19 testing.
“I want to thank the Clinical Assessment Centre team who have worked incredibly hard throughout the pandemic to relieve pressure on emergency departments and to help protect our communities,” said Paula Fields, MHC President and CEO. “It is important to note that COVID is still in our communities, and we urge anyone who feels unwell to continue taking precautions to help limit the spread of respiratory ailments.”
The closure decision comes as funding for the program has not been renewed.
For more information on COVID-19 and what to do if you have symptoms, please visit Public Health Sudbury & District website here: https://www.phsd.ca/health-topics-programs/diseases-infections/coronavirus/
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Paula Fields RN BScN MHM
(she/her/hers)
President & CEO
Manitoulin Health Centre
(705)-368-2300 ext. 2200
