COVID-19 Testing

Last updated: January 14, 2022 at 9:53 p.m.

Due to the widespread transmission of COVID-19 in Toronto, there are not enough tests available for everyone who has symptoms. Find out what you need to do if you have symptoms or think you may have been exposed to COVID-19.

If you have symptoms of COVID-19 or were exposed to the COVID-19 virus, follow these steps to take care of yourself and protect others.

Note: OHIP coverage is not required for COVID-19 assessment or testing.

Toronto Public Health offices are not an assessment centre and testing is not provided at our offices.

When to Seek Medical Attention

People who are experiencing at least one of the symptoms of COVID-19 and have any of the following signs of severe illness:

Shortness of breath
Chest pain
Weakness
Lethargy or drowsiness
Dizziness

If you are not well enough to take personal transportation, call 911.

The following infants and children should also be assessed in the emergency department:

Infants under 3 months of age with fever or trouble breathing or appear unwell
Children and infants over 3 months of age with any of the following:
- Fever longer than 7 days
- Fast breathing or trouble breathing
- Bluish skin colour
- Not drinking enough fluids
- Not waking up or not interacting
- Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
- Fever with a rash
- Constant vomiting
- Immune compromised with a fever

Indigenous-led COVID-19 Testing

Indigenous peoples can now receive integrated COVID-19 testing, including case management, contract tracing, outreach supports, and referrals at Auduzhe Mino Nesewinong, an Indigenous-led COVID-19 assessment and testing centre or through Anishnawbe Health Toronto mobile healing unit.

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: Monday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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. More information.
Anishnawbe Health Toronto Mobile Healing Team	Locations, dates and hours: Events calendar for locations and hours For questions please call 416-920-2605 x 269

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:

Monday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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.

More information.

Anishnawbe Health Toronto Mobile Healing Team

Locations, dates and hours:

Events calendar for locations and hours

For questions please call 416-920-2605 x 269

Returning from Travel Abroad

Testing After Travelling Abroad

Travelers entering Canada, regardless of citizenship, must follow testing and quarantine requirements to keep everyone safe.
COVID-19 testing may be required before departure, upon arrival, and following arrival. Further information about returning to Canada from abroad can be found on the Government of Canada website: COVID-19 travel, testing, quarantine and borders .