Health P.E.I. to transition to appointment based COVID-19 testing June 8
CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — Islanders will now need to e-book appointments for COVID-19 testing beginning June 8.
In a information launch, Health P.E.I. stated on June 7 these needing a COVID-19 check can e-book an online check to schedule their swab for June 8 at places in Charlottetown, Summerside, Montague and O’Leary.
There might be some availability for drop-in testing, nevertheless, the general public is inspired to e-book an appointment.
“Demand for testing has continued to say no because the variety of COVID-19 instances has gone down over the previous a number of weeks,” stated Marion Dowling, Chief Nursing and Skilled Follow Officer for Well being PEI.
“Appointment scheduling will permit members of the general public to keep away from ready in line for a check, whereas on the similar time permitting Well being PEI to align the suitable assets for the testing demand.”
Well being PEI is ready to extend testing availability and assets as wanted in case of latest waves of COVID sooner or later, Dowling stated.
These with out web entry can name 1-844-975-3303 from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to e-book an appointment.
