coronavirus pandemic.The health authority said as of Monday, COVID-19 test collection services will move from Penticton Regional Hospital to a dedicated centre, located at 140-3547 Skaha Lake Rd.
COVID-19 gargle test, now available for adults, arrives in the Okanagan The testing centre is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week and more parking spaces are available, officials said.“The dedicated COVID-19 collection centre will allow Interior Health to increase the daily number of tests being performed for Penticton residents,” IH said in a public service announcement, although it’s unclear how many more tests will be able to be conducted.Swabs and gargles will take place at the new location, which can accommodate up to six collection.