COVID-19 Update for September 23 2020 – 1:40pm
Unveiling the second plank in Ontario’s plan to manage COVID-19 this fall, Premier Doug Ford announced the expansion of COVID-19 testing to pharmacies, to help take pressure off of local assessment centres.
Testing in Pharmacies
Starting this Friday, September 25, up to 60 pharmacies in Ontario will provide free, publicly funded COVID-19 testing. Testing will be by appointment only, and is for individuals who are not showing symptoms of COVID-19. Everyone will be screened before entering the pharmacy.
“It’s easy to get a flu shot and it needs to be just as easy to get a COVID-19 test,” Ford said.
Testing will be available at Shoppers Drug Mart, Rexall and independent pharmacies.
Read the full government news release here.
Expanded Saliva Testing
Premier Ford also said that the Ontario government is working with partners to expand saliva testing for COVID-19. Women’s College, Mount Sinai and University Health Network-Toronto Western Hospital assessment centres will be offering saliva testing this week. The Premier said that they are continuing to work with Health Canada to expand these types of less invasive testing at assessment centres.
We hope you are finding these COVID-19 updates useful. In addition to trying to keep on top of the fast-changing situation, Enterprise is also working to support local charities during these challenging times. If you are able, your contributions to this effort would be deeply appreciated.
To donate, please click on the organization below:
- Toronto – Food Banks Canada
- Thunder Bay – Food Banks North West
- Hamilton/Niagara – Hamilton Food Share
- Alberta – Hope Mission
Many thanks.
Stay safe. Stay healthy.
The Enterprise Team