There are two COVID-19 Assessment Centres in Muskoka*. Testing is by appointment only. Call 1-888-383-7009 to book your appointment.
When visiting the COVID-19 assessment centre, please follow public health measures, including wearing a face covering and maintaining physical distance from others. At the Assessment Centre, health care professionals will test for COVID-19 based on the most up-to-date guidelines from the Ministry of Health and the health care professional’s assessment. You will be seen by a health care professional who will provide you with the necessary care instructions, if required. You are strongly encouraged to follow up with your family doctor or primary care provider so they are also aware you have been tested and may also have access to your results.
- Bracebridge - operated by Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare
- Huntsville - operated by the Town of Huntsville
*COVID testing is also available at Shoppers Drug Mart in Gravenhurst and Huntsville
Bracebridge (Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare) |
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. except for statutory holidays. Location: MAHC's COVID-19 Assessment Centre is located in a portable at 75 Ann Street in Bracebridge, adjacent to the helipad at the back of the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital property. It is not located inside the hospital. Driving Directions & Parking:
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Huntsville (Town of Huntsville) |
Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For medical testing and assessment, please arrive before noon. Location: The Huntsville Assessment Centre is located at 20 Park Drive in the Active Living Centre at the back of the Canada Summit Centre. Information accurate as of February 9, 2021. For additional details, visit the Town of Huntsville webpage. |
Test Results
The assessment centre does not give out test results. For your test results, visit covid-19.ontario.ca and click on "check your lab results". Your results may also be available through other laboratory online portals you already subscribe to (e.g. Life Labs, Dynacare). A test result is usually available in 2-10 days. If you have not received your test result after 7 days, contact the assessment centre where you were tested.
Who should be tested at a COVID-19 assessment centre?
Complete a self-assessment to help you determine if you need a COVID-19 test. Do not seek testing at multiple COVID-19 assessment centres as this will result in delayed access and delayed test results for all. If you have already booked an appointment at an assessment centre and can no longer make it, please cancel and rebook your time so others who need a test can be seen. This is important to ensuring those in need can receive timely access to testing and timely access to test results. Prior to booking your appointment, please also review the eligibility information below.
Those Eligible for Testing |
Based on the Ontario Government’s current COVID-19 testing guidelines, individuals are assessed for COVID-19 testing based on the following:
In addition, the following groups are eligible for testing at assessment centres regardless of the presence of symptoms. Currently, these are:
Groups of people who are eligible for testing at assessment centres regardless of their symptoms may change from time to time. You should confirm your eligibility for a COVID-19 test with your health care provider before seeking testing. |
Children |
Children are eligible for testing when they fulfill the following symptoms:
**If an asymptomatic close contact tests negative, they must remain in self-isolation for 14 days from their last exposure to the case. If they later become symptomatic within the isolation period, they should be re-tested. The only exception is if the individual was alerted to a possible exposure by the COVID Alert app, then they must isolate until they receive their tests results. If the results are negative, they are required to self-monitor for 14 days from when they received the alert. If they later become symptomatic within the isolation period, they should be re-tested and self-isolate until they receive their test results. |
Examples of Those Not Eligible for Testing |
Please note, the following are examples of individuals do not meet testing eligibility criteria:
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Other COVID-19 Testing Options
Other testing location options are listed on the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit website or on the Province of Ontario website.
COVID-19 Vaccination
For local information about the COVID-19 vaccine through community clinics, please visit the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit website.
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