COVID-19 rapid antigen tests are temporarily unavailable at the Interior Health community collection centres in Kelowna and West Kelowna.
COVID-19 testing is available, but an appointment is necessary at a designated testing site.
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Appointments can be made online through the COVID-19 Test Booking form 24 hours a day or over the phone at 1-877-740-7747.
Interior Health is advising residents that 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. A test is also not needed if you are experiencing symptoms but are able to manage at home.
Individuals with symptoms should self-isolate for five days and until they are able to resume regular activities.
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PCR tests are also by appointment only. Priority is given to people at higher risk including people age 66 and older, children four and younger, health-care workers, and people living in settings where isolation from others is difficult.
For more information on booking a COVID-19 test, visit interiorhealth.ca.
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