If you have any COVID-19 symptoms (even if mild) and are at higher risk of severe illness, you may seek testing. Take the Ontario Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 Self Assessment for more information on what to do next. You may benefit from available therapies to prevent severe illness. Find out more about treatment and if you’re eligible.
Note: OHIP coverage is not needed for COVID-19 assessment or testing, and treatment is free of charge. COVID-19 testing is not provided at Toronto Public Health offices.
If you’re feeling sick or have symptoms of COVID-19, keep your loved ones safe by testing for COVID-19.
Free rapid antigen tests are available at all Toronto Public Library branches, in addition to the following locations in Toronto (please take one or two kits):
| Name | Address | Hours and Days of Operations |
|---|---|---|
| 80 Bond Street (Dental Clinic) | 80 Bond Street | Monday to Friday: 8 a.m.–4p.m. |
| Bathurst-Finch Hub (Dental Clinic) | 540 Finch Avenue West, 2nd Floor | Monday to Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| Black Creek Community Health Centre (Dental Clinic) | 1 Yorkgate Boulevard, Suite #202 | Monday to Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| City Hall | 100 Queen Street, Ground Floor | Monday to Friday: 8 a.m.–8 p.m.Saturday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. |
| Cloverdale Mall | 250 The East Mall | Tuesday to Friday: 12 p.m.–6 p.m.Saturday: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| Crossways Clinic (Dental & Breastfeeding Clinic) | 2340 Dundas Street West | Monday to Friday: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Crossways Clinic (Sexual Health Clinic) | 2340 Dundas Street West | Monday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Tuesday: 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Wednesday: Noon to 3:30 p.m.Thursday: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Friday: 9 a.m. to noon. |
| East York Civic Centre | 850 Coxwell Avenue | Monday to Friday: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.Saturday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. |
| Etobicoke Civic Centre | 399 The West Mall, Main Floor | Monday to Friday: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.Saturday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. |
| Etobicoke Civic Centre (Dental and Breastfeeding Clinics) | 399 The West Mall, Lower Level | Monday to Friday:
8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Fairview Community Health Centre (Dental Clinic) | 5 Fairview Mall Drive, Suite 357 | Monday to Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| The Hub – WestHill Hub (Dental Clinic | 2660 Eglinton Avenue East | Monday to Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| The Jane Street Clinic (Sexual Health Clinic) | 662 Jane Street | Tuesday: 1 p.m.–4:30 p.m.Wednesday: 9 a.m.–noon.Thursday: 12 p.m.–4 p.m. |
| L.A.M.P. Community Centre (Dental Clinic) | 185 – 5th Street | Monday to Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| Metro Hall | 55 John Street, Ground Floor | Monday to Friday: 8 a.m.–6 p.m |
| North York Civic Centre | 5100 Yonge Street, Ground floor | Monday to Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| Rexdale C.H.C. – Rexdale Community Centre (Dental Clinic) | 8 Taber Road | Monday to Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| Rexdale Community Health Centre Hub (Dental Clinic) | 21 Panorama Court, Main Floor | Monday to Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| Rexdale Community Health Centre (Dental Clinic) | 222 Dixon Road, Suite #304 | Monday to Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| Scarborough (near Scarborough Town Centre) | 410 Progress Avenue, Unit D3 | Tuesday to Friday: 12 p.m.–6 p.m.Saturday: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| Scarborough Sexual Health Clinic | 160 Borough Drive, Lower Level | Monday: 1 p.m.–4 p.m.Tuesday: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.Wednesday: 9 a.m.–1 p.m., 2 p.m.–4 p.m.Thursday: 1 p.m.–4 p.m.Friday: 9 a.m.–noon. |
| Scarborough Civic Centre | 150 Borough Drive, Main Floor | Monday to Friday: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.Saturday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. |
| Stonegate Community Health Centre (Dental Clinic) | 10 Neighbourhood Lane, Unit 201 | Monday to Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| TAIBU Community Health Centre (Dental Clinic) | 27 Tapscott Road, Unit 1 | Monday to Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| Unison Health and Community Services (Dental Clinic) | 1541 Jane Street | Monday to Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| Unison Health and Community Services – Lawrence Heights Community Centre (Dental Clinic) | 12 Flemington Road | Monday to Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. |
Check back soon, as more locations will be made available across Toronto.
Rapid antigen tests are easy-to-use and can help confirm if you have COVID-19 within 15 minutes. If you have symptoms and the test comes back negative, stay home until you are feeling better. For the best results, you need to take three tests, 24 hours apart.
Learn more about how to take the test.
Certain high-risk individuals who test positive may be eligible for COVID-19 treatment.
Visit the Ministry of Health’s website to find out if you are eligible for COVID-19 testing and treatment including how to get your test results.
Clinical Assessment Centres are able to assess, test and provide treatment options to eligible individuals with COVID-19, cough, cold and flu symptoms. Some centres can also assess children.
Indigenous residents can receive integrated COVID-19 testing (including case management, contact tracing, outreach supports, and referrals) at Auduzhe Mino Nesewinong and Anishnawbe Health Toronto’s mobile healing unit which are Indigenous-led COVID-19 assessment and testing centres, located in Midtown Toronto and Downtown Toronto, respectively.
| Assessment Centre |
Details |
|---|---|
| Auduzhe Mino Nesewinong (Place of Healthy Breathing)
Comprehensive First Nations, Inuit and Métis specific COVID-19 response program |
Address: 22 Vaughan Rd.
Hours:
Telephone: 416-654-4184 Age Restrictions: None This clinic is designed to address barriers in culturally safe access for First Nations, Inuit and Métis (FNIM); or people who live with and, or, work closely with FNIM people. To book an appointment or make a referral please call 416-654-4184 or email appointments@healthybreathing.co. |
| Anishnawbe Health Toronto Mobile Healing Team
|
Locations, dates and hours:
For questions please call 416-920-2605 x 269 |
With lower rates of COVID-19 in the province, Ontario has discontinued distribution of free rapid antigen tests. You can continue to access free rapid antigen tests through participating local retailers and pharmacies while supplies last. Find a participating retailer or pharmacy and confirm if they have supply available. Rapid antigen tests may be available to children in school and childcare settings.
The City of Toronto and community partners are working together to support ongoing access to COVID-19 testing. Updates will be posted here once available.
At this time, a positive rapid antigen test is enough to start COVID-19 treatment for those who are eligible.
Rapid Antigen Tests are less likely to pick up the COVID-19 Omicron strain. When the cheeks, back of the tongue or throat and nostrils are also swabbed, the rapid antigen tests are better at finding Omicron.
Learn more on how to collect a sample for a rapid antigen test or review the video instructions for adults and children.
Visit the Ministry of Health’s website for information on who is eligible for PCR testing.
PCR testing is only recommended if you develop symptoms and are eligible.
If you are eligible (including people eligible for COVID-19 treatments), you can locate your nearest pharmacy or assessment centre for PCR testing.
Based on the results of your PCR or Rapid Antigen Test, do the following:
Note: If you are a close contact of a person with COVID-19, find out What To Do If You Are a Close Contact.
To reduce the spread of respiratory viruses, anyone who feels sick should stay home and complete the Ontario Ministry of Health’s self-assessment tool to learn more about what to do next.
Toronto Public Health (TPH) is aware that the province has discontinued distribution of free rapid antigen tests. Residents can continue to access these COVID-19 test kits at local retailers and pharmacies while supplies last. The City of Toronto and community partners are working together to support ongoing access to COVID-19 testing. We will provide regular updates as they become available.
