Those who need to be screened for COVID-19 but can’t travel or need to remain self-isolated will now be able to do it at home.
Peterborough Public Health announced on Friday that it has developed a way to assess and test residents with the help of Peterborough Paramedics.
Anyone who has recently travelled or has symptoms including fever, cough or shortness of breath should contact their doctor or nurse practitioner, the health unit states, or consult with a nurse at Peterborough Public Health by calling 705-743-1000 or emailing [email protected].
Based on the results of that screening, residents who need further assessment will be referred to either the health unit for testing or to Peterborough Public Health, which will