Alayne McGregor
See our later story about further testing centres opening at the McNabb Community Centre and the National Arts Centre.
Centretowners can finally get tested for COVID-19 in their own neighbourhood.
As of this month, the Centretown Community Health Centre and the Somerset West Community Health Centre are offering tests by appointment. Each person must have their own appointment time.
The Centretown centre (at 420 Cooper Street) will accept adults and children six months and older. The Somerset West centre (at 55 Eccles Street) will accept adults and children 13 years and older. Patients will be assessed by a health care professional and tested if required.
Appointments can be booked at www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/shared-content/assessment-centres.aspx or by calling 343-553-2661 (Centretown CHC) or 613-327-8145 (Somerset West CHC).
Bring your health card if you can.
The Sandy Hill Community Health Centre at Rideau Street and Nelson is also offering tests by appointmernt.
The COVID-19 assessment centre at Brewer Park Arena in Ottawa South and the centre at 1485 Heron Road are also open for tests. You will again need to make an appointment.
This story was updated on December 15 to insert updated links and phone numbers.