The Ontario government has announced a new online portal where people can check their COVID-19 test results. “With this new portal, patients will be able to access their test results faster from the safety of their home,” Christine Elliott, deputy premier and minister of health, said in a press release issued Friday. “It will help reduce the burden on our public health units and frontline health workers, allowing them to focus their efforts where they are needed most during this challenging time.” In order to access results, patients must have a photo of their health card.
The portal will provide results, as well as next steps. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] The portal can be found here.