Temporary Covid testing site closed

Interior Health’s temporary Covid-19 testing site in Kelowna has been closed, with the number of new cases stabilizing in the city.

IH’s testing and assessment centre at the Kelowna urgent and primary care centre (UPCC) will continue to offer COVID-19 testing by appointment, 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. seven days per week to all individuals with symptoms, however mild.

Appointments are required at the UPCC and can be made by phone: 250-469-6985.

The symptoms of COVID-19 include the following:

• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Other milder symptoms may include: runny nose, fatigue, body aches (muscles and joints aching), diarrhea, headache, sore throat, vomiting and red eyes.

Anyone experiencing symptoms, however mild, should be tested. There is capacity at the Kelowna UPCC site to accommodate the current demand for testing. If required, expanded COVID-19 testing capacity can be quickly re-activated in the community.