Toronto Region COVID-19 Assessment Centres

Last updated: May 27, 2020 at 4:20 p.m.

Have you been tested for COVID-19? You can now access your test results online.

Toronto residents who have issues accessing results, or who do not have internet access, may contact Toronto Public Health at 416-338-7600.

Check Your Lab Results

A number of dedicated assessment centres have been established across Toronto to facilitate assessment and testing. Toronto Public Health (TPH) is not an assessment centre and testing is not provided at TPH offices.

OHIP coverage is not required to be seen at a COVID-19 Assessment Centre. The assessment is provided at no cost to the individual.

People experiencing at least one of the following symptoms of COVID-19:

  • Fever (temperature of 37.8C or greater)
  • New or worsening cough
  • Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
  • Sore throat
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • New olfactory or taste disorder(s)
  • Nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain
  • Runny nose, or nasal congestion – in absence of underlying reason for these symptoms such as seasonal allergies, post nasal drip, etc.

Note: See the COVID-19 Reference Document for Symptoms for atypical symptoms of COVID-19 which should be considered, particularly in children, older persons, and people living with a developmental disability.

Some asymptomatic individuals may be recommended for testing in consultation with public health. This includes if:

  • You were a close contact of someone who has COVID-19;
  • You are concerned you may have been exposed to someone who might have COVID-19, even if you do not have symptoms;
  • You are at high risk for getting COVID-19 through your work (e.g. health care workers, grocery store or food processing plant employees), even if you do not have symptoms.

People with acute medical illness who are experiencing at least one of the following symptoms of COVID-19:

  • Fever (temperature of 37.8C or greater)
  • New or worsening cough
  • Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
  • Sore throat
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • New olfactory or taste disorder(s)
  • Nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain
  • Runny nose, or nasal congestion – in absence of underlying reason for these symptoms such as seasonal allergies, post nasal drip, etc.

NOTE: See COVID-19 Reference Document for Symptoms for atypical symptoms of COVID-19 which should be considered, particularly in children, older person, and people living with a developmental disability.

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

People who are unsure if they should visit an assessment centre should:

  • Call Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 and speak with a registered nurse who will guide whether you will require further care or potential testing in person, or call their primary care provider
Assessment Centre
 Details
Etobicoke General Hospital Drive-Thru – Humber Queen’s Plate Parking Address: 2 Janda Ct.

Hours: 7 days/week; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Age Restrictions: No children under the age of 2 years

For more information, visit the William Osler Health System COVID-19 Assessment Centres webpage.
Humber River Hospital, Reactivation Care Centre – Finch Site Address: 2111 Finch Ave. W.

Hours: 7 days/week; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Telephone: 416-747-6740

Age Restrictions: None

For more information, visit the Humber River Hospital website.
Michael Garron Hospital Address: 825 Coxwell Ave.

  • COVID-19 Assessment Centre: outpatient clinic location in D-wing, 1st floor; accessed from Mortimer Avenue. By appointment only.
    • Hours: 7 days/week, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Emergency Department: dedicated zone for assessment
    • Hours: 7 days/week; 24 hours

Telephone: 416-469-6858

Age Restrictions: None

For more information, visit the Michael Garron Hospital website.
Michael Garron Hospital Market Place Assessment Centre

(Temporary)

 Address: 4 The Market Place

Hours: Monday to Friday; 12 pm to 8 pm (May 25 to May 29 only)

Telephone: 416-469-6858

Age restrictions: None

For more information, visit the Michael Garron Hospital website.
Mount Sinai Hospital Address: 600 University Ave., Ground Floor

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Age Restrictions: None

For more information, visit the Sinai Health website.
 North York General Hospital Address: 4001 Leslie St. (enter through Emergency Department)

Hours: 7 days/week; 24 hours

Phone: 416-756-6000

Age Restrictions: No age restrictions

For more information, visit the North York General Hospital website.
North York General Hospital – Branson Site Address: 555 Finch Ave. W. (North Entrance, immediately off Finch)

Hours: 7 days/week; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Age Restrictions: None

For more information, visit the North York General Hospital website.
Scarborough Health Network – Birchmount Hospital Address: 3030 Birchmount Rd.

Hours: 7 days/week; 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Telephone: 416-495-2601

Age Restrictions: No children under the age of 1 year

For more information, visit the Scarborough Health Network – Birchmount Hospital COVID-19 Assessment Centre website.
Scarborough Health Network – Centenary Hospital Address: 2867 Ellesmere Rd.

Hours: 7 days/week, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Telephone: 416-495-2601

Age Restrictions: No children under the age of 1 year

For more information, visit the Scarborough Health Network COVID-19 Assessment Centre website.
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Address: 2075 Bayview Ave.

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre – U Ground level

Hours:

  • Monday to Friday, 12 to 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday, 12 to 5 p.m.

Age Restrictions: No children under the age of 16

For more information, visit the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre COVID-19 website.
UHN Toronto Western Hospital Address: 347 Bathurst St.

Northeast corner of Bathurst and Dundas

Hours: 7 days/week; 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Age Restrictions: No children under the age of 1 year

For more information, visit the University Health Network website.
Unity – St. Joseph’s Health Centre Address: 30 The Queensway

Sunnyside Building, Main Floor East.

Entrance off Sunnyside Avenue

Hours: 7 days/week; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Age Restrictions: No children under the age of 1 year

For more information, visit the Unity – St. Joseph’s Hospital website.
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:

  • Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Weekends and holidays: 12 to 6 p.m.

Age Restrictions: No children under 6 months of age

For more information, visit the Unity – St. Michael’s Hospital website.
Women’s College Hospital Address: 76 Grenville St.

Use the North East entrance located on Grosvenor Street.

Hours: 7 days/week, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Age Restrictions: No children under the age of 2 years

For more information, visit the Women’s College Hospital website.