Peterborough Regional Health Centre is making its COVID-19 assessment centre easier to access by offering a direct phone line.
On Tuesday, the hospital announced plans to help respond to the “increasing need” for COVID-19 assessment in the city and county with a direct phone line at 705-876-5086.
However, the hospital advises people to complete the province’s online COVID-19 self-assessment before calling if they suspect they might have the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
Based on the results of the self-assessment, the hospital then suggests people contact its COVID-19 assessment centre to determine whether an appointment is required.