When should you get tested for COVID-19 and where do you get a test in Ottawa

Ottawa Public Health says there are four reasons that determine when residents should go and get tested for COVID-19.

1. You are showing COVID-19 symptoms. OR

2. You have been exposed to a confirmed case of the virus, as informed by Ottawa Public Health or exposure notification through the COVID Alert app. OR

3. You are a resident or work in a setting that has a COVID-19 outbreak, as identified and informed by Ottawa Public Health. OR

4. You are eligible for testing as part of a targeted testing initiative directed by the Ministry of Health or the Ministry of Long-Term Care.

Where to get tested for COVID-19 in Ottawa

COVID-19 CHEO Assessment Centre for Infants, Children and Youth at Brewer Park Arena

Ages: 2 months to the day before 18th birthday (infants under 2 months of age must visit the CHEO Emergency Department)
Hours: Seven days a week 8:30 am to 7:30 pm ****Open during regular hours on Wednesday, November 11****
Services provided: Scheduled appointments and very limited walk-up testing
Location: 151 Brewer Way, Ottawa
Download factsheet: Important information about the COVID-19 CHEO Assessment Centre
Click here to book an appointment
- To cancel your appointment, please email: testinginquiries@cheo.on.ca

COVID-19 Care and Testing Centres- Heron, Moodie and Ray Friel locations

Ages: Anyone over 6 months old
Hours: Monday – Friday: 8 am to 3:30 pm ****Open during regular hours on Wednesday, November 11****
Services provided: By appointment only and very limited walk-up testing, swab only OR physician visit with or without swab
Download factsheet: Important information about the COVID-19 Care and Testing Centres
Locations:
- Heron: 1485 Heron Road, Ottawa – Click here to book an appointment or call 613-288-5353
- Moodie: 595 Moodie Drive, Ottawa – Click here to book an appointment or call 613-721-4722
- Ray Friel: 1585 Tenth Line, Orléans – Click here to book an appointment or call 613-288-5353

COVID-19 Assessment Centre for Adults at Brewer Park Arena

Ages: Anyone 18+ years old
Hours: Seven days a week 8:30 am to 7:30 pm ****Open during regular hours on Wednesday, November 11****
Services provided: Scheduled appointments and very limited walk-up testing
Location: 151 Brewer Way, Ottawa
Download factsheet: Important information about the COVID-19 Assessment Centre for Adults at Brewer Park Arena
Click here to book an appointment or call 613-737-8193
- To cancel your appointment, please email: brewercancel@toh.ca

COVID-19 Drive-thru Assessment Centre on Coventry Road

Ages: 14+ years old
Hours: Seven days a week, 10 am to 6 pm ***** CLOSED on Wednesday , November 11, 2020*****
Services provided: By appointment only, drive-thru testing only with a valid Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) card
Location: 300 Coventry Road, Ottawa
Download factsheet: Important information about the COVID-19 Drive-thru Assessment Centre on Coventry Road
Click here to book an appointment or call 613-737-8193
- To cancel your appointment, please email: DTTI@toh.ca

COVID-19 testing at three of the Ottawa Community Health Centres

Ages: Testing adults and children above 6 months of age at Centretown and Sandy Hill sites. Testing adults and children aged 13 years and above at the Somerset West site.
Services provided: By appointment only, testing available for those without a health card
Download factsheet: Important information about COVID-19 testing at three of the Ottawa Community Health Centres
Locations:
- Centretown Community Health Centre: 420 Cooper St., Ottawa – Click here to book an appointment or call 613-789-1500
  - Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
- Sandy Hill Community Health Centre: 221 Nelson St., Ottawa – Click here to book an appointment or call 613-789-1500
  - Hours: Open 9 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday
- Somerset West Community Health Centre: 55 Eccles St., Ottawa – Click here to book an appointment or call 613-789-1500
- Hours:
  - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Wednesday.
  - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Thursday.
  - 9:00 am to 2:30 pm on Friday

COVID-19 testing at Ontario pharmacies

If you are not showing symptoms and need a test to confirm you do not have COVID-19 before travelling internationally, you can currently make an appointment at a select pharmacy. This is an interim measure. Please visit the province’s website to ensure you have current information about testing options and locations available to you.

The Ontario government announced that free COVID-19 testing will be available at select pharmacies throughout the province. Learn more about pharmacy testing.