If you are not eligible

If you have COVID-19 symptoms but are not eligible for PCR testing at an assessment centre, you have the option to book an appointment to speak with a health care professional at one of the following locations:

Where to Get Tested

Eligible individuals can get tested at the following locations:

Almaguin (East Parry Sound Mobile Assessment Centre)

Only for eligible individuals associated with an outbreak, or individuals who are homebound

Book an appointment: 705-774-8378

Bracebridge COVID-19 Assessment Centre

Book an appointment: 1-888-383-7009; press 1 for Bracebridge

The Assessment Centre is located in a portable adjacent to the helipad at the back of the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital property. It is not located inside the hospital.

Huntsville COVID-19 Assessment Centre

• Walk-ins are now welcome at this location.
• Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• To book an appointment, call 1-888-383-7009 and press 2 for Huntsville

More information

Mattawa COVID-19 Assessment Centre

Book an appointment: 705-744-5511 ext. 3010

North Bay COVID-19 Assessment Centre

Book an appointment: 705-474-8600 ext. 4110

More information

West Nipissing COVID-19 Assessment Centre

Book an appointment: 705-753-3110 ext. 357
Location: in the West Nipissing General Hospital Medical Clinic at 172 Ethel St., Pod #5.

8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday to Friday

A parking token will be provided to clients attending the COVID-19 Assessment Centre. 

West Parry Sound COVID-19 Assessment Centre

Book an appointment: 705-746-4540 ext. 5030

Entrance at the back door.

Please ring doorbell at the time of your appointment and stand back past the sign as directed.

If you are travelling internationally:

Visit www.rapidscreen.ca to book a test for travel. There is a fee for this service.

Rapid Antigen Tests

RATs are here! Over 2,300 participating grocery and pharmacy locations in Ontario are providing tests while supplies last, with a limit of one box of five tests per household. Learn more.

RATs are an additional screening method to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in workplaces. Since they are used for employees with no symptoms, some workplaces may require RATs as part of their vaccine policy. 

• Employers can choose to have workers test on-site or at home before entering the work premises.
• RATs take about 15 minutes to produce results.
• RATs can be used on an individual up to 2-3 times per week.
• RATs are not to be used to screen customers/clients or the general public.

For more information about RATs, please visit ontario.ca/TestingOnSite.

RAT Training

Anyone who is trained can perform RATs. To be considered trained, watch and review the Testing materials on Ontario Health's COVID-19 Health System Response Materials webpage. Click the link below and scroll down to Training and Resources.

Get Trained

More Information

To check if your workplace is eligible to get free RATs through the Provincial Antigen Screening Program, please visit the Government of Ontario website.

The Chambers of Commerce in North Bay, West Nipissing, and Parry Sound are offering RATs for small businesses. Please visit the links below for more information:

North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce Rapid Antigen Screening Program 

West Nipissing Chamber of Commerce Rapid Tests 

Parry Sound Area Chamber of Commerce Rapid Tests 

Test Results

Getting Your Results from a test completed at a local Assessment Centre

• Test results are taking roughly 48 hours to come back. Visit the Ministry of Health's COVID-19 Test Result website to access your results. Once you get your results, instructions will be provided to you online. For more information, see COVID-19 testing.
• If your test result is indeterminate, check back in 24 hours as it may mean the test is still in progress.
• If you have been tested for COVID-19 and do not have a health card, please contact the Health Unit at 1-844-478-1400 for support with accessing your results.

Please Note:

• Test results are only a snapshot in time. People can be exposed to COVID-19 and test negative before the virus reveals itself.
• People with negative results can still be infected with COVID-19 after they are tested.
• Antiviral treatments are now available for free by prescription to people with COVID-19 who are at higher risk of progressing to severe disease requiring hospitalization. Learn more.

More information:

• COVID-19 testing
• What to do if you've tested positive for COVID-19