Testing for COVID-19
Important message
PCR tests in testing centres are now limited to some priority groups.
Access to testing
If you have flu-like symptoms similar to those of COVID-19 and are a priority group it is recommended that you get tested at a screening centre.
| Screening Clinic Pont-Viau (near the Guzzo cinema) |
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| Adress: 1037, boulevard des Laurentides, Laval (Québec) H7G 2W2 Hours: Monday to Sunday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
General population
If you are not in the priority group and you have symptoms of COVID-19, you can use a rapid screening test at home.
- Available in pharmacies, through schools and daycares
Details
here.
Steps for limiting the spread of respiratory infectious diseases
The isolation instructions related to COVID-19 have been adjusted. In case of symptoms, follow the instructions presented here to take care of yourself and others.
Rapid testing
Information about the rapid screening test
It is recommended that you do a rapid test at home if you have symptoms that are similar to COVID-19.
- If your test is positive, see section I have COVID-19:What to do?
- This form allows you to report the result of your home rapid test. The reporting of rapid test results is only used for statistical purposes to track the use of these tests.
Community organizations
All community organizations have access to rapid tests for their employees with symptoms compatible with COVID19. The order form has been sent to all the organisations. For any questions or comments on this subject, the heads of organizations can refer to their CISSS de Laval respondent.
Home childcare services
If you are responsible for a home childcare service and you wish to obtain the test boxes, please contact your coordinating office who will receive all the tests necessary for distribution to the services for which they are responsible.
All the information concerning the use of the tests is available on the page Rapid testing in educational childcare services (COVID-19) from the Government of Quebec's website.