Windsor Regional Hospital is adjusting the hours at the Met Campus COVID-19 Assessment Centre because fewer people are getting tested.
Since January 19, Windsor Regional Hospital has seen less than 400 people a day at both of its assessment centres combined.
“The consistently lower numbers of those seeking tests, alongside fewer individuals testing positive for COVID-19 in recent days as reported by the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, provides some evidence that recent lockdown measures in our community are having a positive impact in reducing viral transmission,” said Dr. Wassim Saad, WRH’s Chief of Staff and Vice-President, Medical Affairs.
Starting February 1, 2021, the Met Campus COVID-19 Assessment Centre will be open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays only. The Ouellette Campus COVID-19 Assessment Centre will remain open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week.
Windsor Regional Hospital will readjust the hours again if demand increases.
“We remain cautiously optimistic that this trend could continue, but we also ask that our community continues to follow recommended guidelines to reduce the spread of the virus. In the meantime, if you encounter symptoms of COVID-19, we encourage you to seek out a test at our COVID-19 Assessment Centres to prevent the spread of viral transmission to friends, family and colleagues,” said Dr. Saad.
Appointments for COVID-19 tests can be made online here.
