Last updated: June 14, 2021 at 2:10 p.m.
If you have one or more symptoms of COVID-19 or think you may have been exposed to the virus, take the Ministry of Health’s self-assessment to find out if you should get tested.
The self-assessment is also available in French.
Find out what you need to do if you have symptoms or think you may have been exposed to COVID-19.
There is a test for COVID-19 which tells you if you have the infection right now. You should get tested for COVID-19 if:
Toronto Public Health offices are not an assessment centre and testing is not provided at our offices. OHIP coverage is not required for COVID-19 assessment or testing. Review the information below or see the map of COVID-19 testing locations in Toronto to find out where you can get tested.
Download the Get Tested infographic (also available in Amharic | Arabic | Bengali | Simplified Chinese | Traditional Chinese | Dari | Farsi | French | Gujarati | Hindi | Hungarian | Karen | Korean | Nepali | Pashto | Polish | Portuguese | Punjabi | Russian | Serbian | Sinhala | Somali | Spanish | Tagalog | Tamil | Tigrinya | Turkish | Ukrainian | Urdu | Vietnamese) or watch an American Sign Language (ASL) translation.
Individuals who:
* Targeted testing populations may change from time to time
Individuals who:
* Targeted testing populations may change from time to time
People who are experiencing at least one of the symptoms of COVID-19 and have any of the following signs of severe illness:
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:
People who are unsure if they should be tested for COVID-19 should:
As of Tuesday, October 6, you will need an appointment to get a test at all assessment centres and select pharmacies. Contact the assessment centre or pharmacy to book your test.
See criteria for who may be tested at an assessment centre.
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Details |
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| Etobicoke General Hospital | Address: 101 Humber College Blvd. Enter through the South East entrance/former Emergency Department.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., by appointment only Age Restrictions: No children under the age of 2 years Book an appointment online or by calling 905-487-1249, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., 7 days a week. For more information, visit the William Osler Health System COVID-19 Assessment Centres webpage. |
| Humber River Hospital, Church Site | Address: 200 Church St. (Highway 401 and Jane)
Hours:
Telephone: 416-243-4333 Age Restrictions: No children under the age of 2 years old For general inquiries, information about booking an appointment or accessing your test results call 416-243-4333 or visit the Humber River Hospital website.
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| Humber River Hospital, Reactivation Care Centre – Finch Site | Address: 2111 Finch Ave. W.
Hours:
Telephone: 416-747-5474 Age Restrictions: None For general inquiries, information about booking an appointment or accessing your test results call 416-747-5474 or visit the Humber River Hospital website.
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| Michael Garron Hospital | Address: 825 Coxwell Ave., entrance is off of Mortimer Avenue, west of the Emergency Department.
Hours: Book appointments 7 days a week, including holidays, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Telephone: 416-469-6858 Age Restrictions: None For more information or to book an appointment, visit the Michael Garron Hospital website. If you do not have a smart phone or computer, you may book over the phone at 416-469-6858. Call centre hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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| Mount Sinai Hospital | Address: 600 University Ave., ground floor, entrance is just north of the main entrance
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Telephone: 416-586-4800 extension 4123 Age Restrictions: None For more information or to book an appointment, visit the Sinai Health website. If you are unable to book an appointment online, please call the Assessment Centre at 416-586-4800 x 4123 and select option 4. Please provide your first and last name, details of any special supports required (translation services, etc.) and a call back number. The Assessment Centre will get back to you within 48 hours, Monday through Friday.
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| North York General Hospital – Branson Site | Address: 555 Finch Ave. W. (North Entrance, immediately off Finch)
Hours: 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Telephone: 416-635-2509 Age Restrictions: None For more information or to book an appointment, visit the North York General Hospital website. Or call 416-635-2509 to book your appointment over the phone or if you require further assistance or need accommodations. An agent, who will be able to assist you with your visit needs, is available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 7 days a week.
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| Rexdale Community Hub
Community testing clinic |
Address: Unit 15 – 21 Panorama Court
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Telephone: 416-748-4650 or 416-748-4654 |
| Scarborough Health Network – Centre for Immigrant and Community Services | Address: 2330 Midland Avenue
Hours: 7 days/week, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Telephone: 416-495-2601 For more information or to book an appointment, visit the Scarborough Health Network website. If you have challenges scheduling online, you may call 416-495-2601 (daily between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.) for support. |
| Scarborough Health Network – UTSC Highland Hall | Address: 1265 Military Trail
Hours: 7 days/week, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Telephone: 416-495-2601 For more information or to book an appointment, visit the Scarborough Health Network website. If you have challenges scheduling online, you may call 416-495-2601 (daily between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.) for support. |
| Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre | Address: Vaughan Estate on Sunnybrook’s Bayview Campus, 80 Armistice Dr.
Hours: 7 days a week, 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Age Restrictions: No children under the age of 1 year For more information or to book an appointment, visit the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre website. For those unable to use the online booking system, call the dedicated phone line at 416-480-4559 to book an appointment between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 7 days a week.
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| UHN Toronto Western Hospital | Address: 347 Bathurst St.
Northeast corner of Bathurst and Dundas Hours:
Age Restrictions: No children under the age of 1 year For more information or to book an appointment, visit the University Health Network website. If you require accommodation or are unable to use the online booking tool, please speak to the security guard at the entrance. |
| Unity – St. Joseph’s Health Centre | Address: 30 The Queensway
Sunnyside Building, 1st Floor, enter through the Sunnyside Avenue entrance Hours: 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Telephone: 416-530-6720 Age Restrictions: No children under the age of 1 year For more information or to book an appointment, visit the Unity Health website. Individuals who do not have phone or internet access may book a future appointment at the Assessment Centre. People experiencing homelessness who are unable to book an appointment and meet the criteria for testing may be tested at the assessment centre during regular hours of operation. |
| Unity – St. Michael’s Hospital | Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute
Address: 38 Shuter St. Enter from the Shuter Street entrance on the east side of the building Hours:
Telephone: 416-864-5800 Age Restrictions: No children under 6 months of age For more information or to book an appointment, visit the Unity Health website. Individuals who do not have phone or internet access may book a future appointment at the Assessment Centre. People experiencing homelessness who are unable to book an appointment and meet the criteria for testing may be tested at the assessment centre during regular hours of operation. |
| Women’s College Hospital | Address: 76 Grenville St.
Hours: 7 days a week, 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Telephone: 416-800-1945 Age Restrictions: None For more information or to pre-register for an appointment, visit the Women’s College Hospital website. If you require any special supports or accommodations ahead of your appointment, or to cancel an existing appointment, please call our COVID-19 Assessment Phone Line: 416-800-1945 for information and assistance.
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Pop-up testing sites are arranged through assessment centres and Ontario’s Ministry of Health to facilitate assessment and testing. Please note there may be additional pop-up testing sites that are not listed below.
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| East York*
East York Community Centre |
Drop-ins available.
Dates: June 1-2, 6-9, 13-16, 20-23 and 27-30, 2021 (every Sunday to Wednesday) Hours: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Last test is at 6:45 p.m. Testing may finish earlier depending on client volumes. Age Restrictions: Accepts all ages over 3 months. For more information, please visit the Michael Garron Hospital website. |
| Flemingdon Park*
Dennis R. Timbrell Resource Centre |
Drop-ins available. Appointments can also be booked at this location by calling 647-477-1640.
Dates: June 4-6, 11-13, 18-20 and 25-27 (every Friday to Sunday) Hours: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Last test is at 6:45 p.m. Testing may finish earlier depending on client volumes. Age Restrictions: Accepts all ages over 3 months. For more information, please visit the Michael Garron Hospital website. |
| Flemingdon Park*
Angela James Arena* |
Drop-ins available. Appointments can also be booked at this location by calling 647-477-1640.
Dates: June 1-2, 7-9, 14-16, 21-23 and 28-30 (every Monday to Wednesday) Hours: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Last test is at 6:45 p.m. Testing may finish earlier depending on client volumes. Age Restrictions: Accepts all ages over 3 months. For more information, please visit the Michael Garron Hospital website. |
| Taylor-Massey*
Crescent Town Health Centre |
Drop-ins available. Appointments can also be booked at this location by calling 416-613-8061.
Dates: June 1-4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-25 and 28-30 (every Monday to Friday) Hours: 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Last test is at 6:15 p.m. Testing may finish earlier depending on client volumes. Age Restrictions: Accepts all ages over 3 months. For more information, please visit the Michael Garron Hospital website. |
| Thorncliffe Park*
TNO Youth Centre* 45 Overlea Blvd., Unit 108A |
Drop-ins available. To book an appointment, call 647-477-1640.
Dates: June 1-30, 2021 Hours: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Last test is at 6:45 p.m. Testing may finish earlier depending on client volumes. Age Restrictions: Accepts all ages over 3 months. For more information, please visit the Michael Garron Hospital website. |
| Oakridge*
Oakridge Community Recreation Centre |
Drop-ins available. Appointments can also be booked at this location by calling 416-613-8061.
Dates: June 3-6, 10-13, 17-20 and 24-27 (every Thursday to Sunday) Hours: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Last test is at 6:45 p.m. Testing may finish earlier depending on client volumes. Age Restrictions: Accepts all ages over 3 months. For more information, please visit the Michael Garron Hospital website. |
| Warden Woods*
The Hub at Warden Woods Community Centre |
Drop-ins available. Appointments can also be booked at this location by calling 416-613-8061.
Dates: June 3-6, 10-13, 17-20 and 24-27 (every Thursday to Sunday) Hours: 1 to 7 p.m. Last test is at 6:45 p.m. Testing may finish earlier depending on client volumes. Age Restrictions: Accepts all ages over 3 months. For more information, please visit the Michael Garron Hospital website. |
| Jane Street Hub | Dates: Tuesday, June 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 Hours: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.Call 416-645-7575, extension 3113 to book an appointment. |
| Scarborough Village Recreation Centre | Dates: Every Thursday
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit the Scarborough Health Network website. |
| Malvern Family Resource Centre
90 Littles Road (parking lot) |
Dates: Every Tuesday, starting February 2, 2021
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please note that testing at this location will take place in a TTC mobile clinic in the parking lot. For more information, visit the Scarborough Health Network website. |
| Thistletown Community Centre | Dates: Saturday, June 5, 12, 19 and 26
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Humberwood Community Centre | Dates: Sunday, June 6, 13, 20 and 27
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| York Recreation Centre | Dates: Friday, June 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2021
Hours: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Call 416-653-5400 extension 3121 to book an appointment. |
| Lawrence Heights Community Centre | Dates: Saturday, June 5, 12, 19 and 26 and July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2021
Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| AccessPoint on Jane
761 Jane Street – 2nd Floor |
Dates and Hours:
Call 416-760-8677 to book an appointment. |
*Organized by East Toronto Health Partners. Please note that testing at each temporary COVID-19 testing site may finish earlier depending on client volumes.
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 |
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| 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
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Starting Friday, September 25, 2020, participating pharmacy locations will be offering free testing by appointment only to individuals who meet the criteria. More pharmacy locations will make testing available in the coming weeks.
Individuals must follow public health measures when going for a test, including wearing a mask, practising physical distancing and cleaning hands frequently. If you are feeling sick on the day of your appointment, please stay home and re-schedule your test.
As of Friday, September 25, a saliva collection option for testing will be available in addition to the existing nasal swab option at Women’s College, Mount Sinai and University Health Network―Toronto Western Hospital assessment centres. More assessment centres will offer this method in the coming weeks.
The laboratory testing of saliva is performed the same way as the testing of a nasal swab. What is different is how the sample is collected.
A nasal swab is the best option for COVID-19 testing. The saliva test is less sensitive but is still an acceptable method of testing for certain individuals.
In Toronto, two specialized assessment centres are available to support COVID-19 testing for children with medical complexity and children with developmental disorders. These centres offer on-site pediatric resources and accommodations for mobility, communication, behavioural and other specialized health needs.
Children may be tested at these specialized assessment centres if they have:
| Assessment Centre |
Details |
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| Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) | Address: 555 University Ave.
Hours: Monday to Friday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., by appointment only. |
| Holland Bloorview Kids Rehab Hospital | Address: 150 Kilgour Rd.
Hours:
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To book an appointment, call 416-419-4623, Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday to Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Intake staff can book appointments, as well as respond to questions about the testing centres and accommodations needed.
If the child cannot safely leave home (e.g. continuous aerosol generating medical procedures or severe immunocompromised), staff will redirect for in-home testing, in partnership with their health care provider.
The Ontario Government is no longer covering the cost of COVID-19 testing for international travel. These tests are only available at private laboratories for a fee. Toronto Public Health does not provide recommendations regarding the choice of private laboratories for travel testing, but information is available on the internet.
The City of Toronto is not recommending international travel at this time. If travel is essential, you will require a negative COVID-19 test to be taken within three days of your return to Canada. Please refer to Government of Canada websites for more information on how to depart and return safely.
You may be eligible to participate in the COVID-19 Testing Pilot at Toronto Pearson Airport. However, even if you participate in this program, you will still need to satisfy the negative test requirement before returning to Canada.
Use the same identification that you used at the assessment centre to get your results.
People who test positive for COVID-19 through workplace rapid antigen screening should obtain a confirmatory PCR test at any assessment centre, preferably within 24 hours of the rapid screening test. Results for confirmatory tests conducted by assessment centres are submitted directly to TPH.
While you wait for your confirmatory test results, you must isolate at home, whether you have symptoms or not for 10 days from the first day your symptoms started or the date of your positive rapid test if you didn’t have any symptoms. After 10 days, you can stop self-isolating if:
If you still have a fever and any other symptoms, continue to self-isolate until your fever has stopped and your symptoms have improved for at least 24 hours. If you do not have symptoms, you must self-isolate for 10 days from the day you were tested.
| I am a close contact of a COVID-19 case or I have travelled outside Canada in the past 14 days | I am not a close contact of a COVID-19 case and I have not travelled outside Canada in the past 14 days | |
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* Self-isolate for 20 days if you were hospitalized and required ICU level care or have a severely weakened immune system (e.g. you are undergoing cancer chemotherapy). Self-isolate for 14 days if you have tested positive for COVID-19 upon returning from abroad.
Note: For all above scenarios, when you finish self-isolating, continue to physically distance from others, clean your hands often, self–monitor, and get re-tested if you develop one of more COVID-19 symptoms. Also wear a mask or face covering in all indoor public spaces (as per City of Toronto by-law and O. Reg 364) and when physical distancing is not possible.
Travellers from abroad must be tested for COVID-19 on or after day 10 of their mandatory quarantine period using an At Home Specimen Collection Kit. Further information about returning to Canada from abroad can be found on the Government of Canada website.
Download the follow-up instructions for individuals who have been tested for COVID-19 (also available in Amharic | Arabic | Bengali | Simplified Chinese | Dari | Farsi | French | Gujarati | Pashto | Portuguese | Punjabi | Somali | Spanish | Tamil | Urdu | Vietnamese).
I have tested positive for COVID-19 |
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I have tested negative but have symptoms |
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If you tested negative, have symptoms but are not a close contact:
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If you tested negative, have symptoms and are a close contact of someone with COVID-19:
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If you tested negative, have symptoms and have travelled outside of Canada:
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I have tested negative but do not have symptoms |
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If you test negative, do not have symptoms, but were exposed to someone with COVID-19:
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If you test negative, do not have symptoms and have travelled outside of Canada:
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* Self-isolate for 20 days if you were hospitalized and required ICU level care or have a severely weakened immune system (e.g. you are undergoing cancer chemotherapy).
Download this information as a PDF (also available in Arabic | Czech | French | Pashto | Slovak).
