Appointments needed at COVID-19 testing sites

Residents are advised that COVID-19 rapid antigen tests are temporarily unavailable at the Interior Health Community Collection Centres in Kelowna and West Kelowna.

COVID-19 testing by appointment continues to be available.

You can make an appointment online through the COVID-19 Test Booking Form 24 hours a day, or call 1-877-740-7747 for assistance between 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., PST, seven days a week.

Anyone with chest pain or difficulty breathing should not delay in seeking treatment and is advised to call their family doctor or attend their local emergency department for care.

When to get tested

A COVID-19 test is not necessary when:

• You have no symptoms, even if you are a close contact of someone who has tested positive.
• You are experiencing symptoms and can manage your illness at home. Self-isolate for five days and until you feel well enough to resume your regular activities. Notify your close contacts so they can self-monitor for symptoms.

Use the B.C. COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool to determine if you need to be tested.

PCR tests are by appointment at community collection centres and are prioritized for people at higher risk including:

• People age 66 and older, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status
• Children age four and younger

· Health-care workers

• People living in congregate settings where isolation from others (non-family members may be difficult, such as shelters or group homes

For more COVID-19 testing information or to book your appointment, visit: www.interiorhealth.ca/health-and-wellness/disease-outbreaks/covid-19/testing-information