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Self-referral testing available in Chatham-Kent to help increase testing in Ontario

Tammy Heisel CTVNewsLondon.ca News Acquisitions Editor

Published Friday, May 22, 2020 10:42AM EDT

A COVID-19 test is ready to be sent to a laboratory after a medical worker took a swab at a drive-in testing facility. (Laurent Gillieron/Keystone via AP)

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LONDON, ONT. -- As of Friday, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance's (CKHA) COVID-19 Assessment Centre is accepting self-referrals from anyone who feels they have symptoms of the virus.

CKHA, located at 47 Emma St. in Chatham will provide swabbing for all patients who are experiencing symptoms as a part of Ontario's plan to increase testing across the province.

Individuals who are unsure if they have related symptoms should contact their primary caregiver, Chatham-Kent Health, or Telehealth first.

Appointments can be booked by completing an online form.

Public Service Announcement: CKHA COVID-19 Assessment Centre Accepting Patient Self-Referrals - https://t.co/fAaozgFIDL #ckont #ckha #chathamkent pic.twitter.com/82EoP64Sqw
— Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (@ckhamedia) May 22, 2020