Starting on Friday, international travellers cannot get tested for COVID-19 at the three assessment centres located in Oxford County.
OXFORD COUNTY - Starting on Friday, international travellers cannot get tested for COVID-19 in Oxford County.
This follows new rules from the Province for people travelling outside the country. International travellers will not be allowed to get tested at the assessment centres in Woodstock, Ingersoll or Tillsonburg.
Travellers needing a COVID-19 test should now search for other options, including private testing facilities.Travellers should also consult Canada’s travel advisory page for information on travelling outside Canada and returning to Canada.
The COVID-19 Assessment Centres will continue to provide tested at no cost for anyone who meets the following criteria.
- Have COVID-19 symptoms.
- Have been exposed to a confirmed case of the virus, as informed by a Public Health Unit or exposure notification through the COVID Alert app.
- Live or work in a setting that has a COVID-19 outbreak as identified by Public Health; or
- Have no symptoms and require a test as an essential health worker, for Long Term Care visits, a medical procedure, cancer treatment.
- Are eligible for testing as part of a targeted testing initiative by the Ministry of Health.
Appointments for COVID-19 testing may be booked by calling 1-855-905-6148.

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