COVID-19 Information

 According to the Ministry of Health the most common symptoms of COVID-19 include:

• fever - feeling hot to the touch, a temperature of 37.8 Celsius or higher, or chills
• cough that's new or getting worse, continuous, more than usual
• barking cough, making a whistling noise when breathing
• shortness of breath, out of breath, unable to breathe deeply
• sore throat
• difficulty swallowing
• runny or congested nose not related to seasonal allergies or other known causes
• lost sense of taste or smell
• pink eye/conjunctivitis
• headache that’s unusual or long-lasting
• new digestive issues - nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain
• muscle aches
• extreme tiredness that is unusual, fatigue, lack of energy
• falling down often

If you think you have symptoms or are concerned that you may have been exposed to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Assessment Centre located at the Brantford Civic Centre. 

You must have an appointment to be tested. No walk-ins accepted. 

Brantford COVID-19 Assessment Centre is located at the Brantford Civic Centre Auditorium, 79 Market Street South.  

Hours:    

Monday to Friday: 8 am to 10 pm 

Saturday and Sunday: 8 am to 6 pm

To book a test at the COVID-19 Assessment Centre, click here to access the online self-booking tool, available 24/7.

You can also book an appointment in advance by emailing Covid.assessment@bchsys.org with your name and telephone number, or by calling the hotline at 519-751-5818, available Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm.*

If you need urgent care and are in distress call 911 or visit the Emergency Department immediately.

The assessment center will address necessary steps if testing for COVID-19 is required based on symptoms, travel history, and/or exposure to confirmed COVID-19 cases. 

Currently, individuals can be tested for COVID-19 if they:

• are showing COVID-19 symptoms
• have been exposed to a confirmed case of COVID-19 informed by the Brant County Health Unit or an exposure notice received on the COVID Alert app
• are a resident or someone who works in a place that has a COVID-19 outbreak
• are eligible for testing as part of targeted testing by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Long-Term Care

If you meet any one of the above circumstances, please contact the Brant Community Healthcare System to arrange for testing. You can also take the Ministry of Health’s self-assessment to help you decide if you need a test.