If you are eligible, book an appointment at the assessment centre nearest you (see below for specific details and contact information for each centre).
Thunder Bay COVID-19 Assessment Centre
Location: TBRHSC Medical Building at 984 Oliver Road, beside the main hospital building. In-home testing is also provided by Superior North EMS.
Book an Appointment by Phone: (807) 935-8100, Monday through Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Pharmacies
Visit the COVID-19 Testing Locations website to find a pharmacy offering COVID-19 testing. It is recommended to call ahead to ensure testing is available for your situation.
All district assessment centres are available only to those who have been directed by TBDHU district offices, their health care provider or Telehealth to attend. Call your healthcare provider to find out if they offer COVID-19 testing for rosteredpatients.
All assessment centres are by appointment only.
TBDHU district offices can accept all COVID-19 inquiries Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the numbers listed below.
Nipigon Assessment Centre
Communities of Nipigon, Dorion, Red Rock
For a testing appointment, call TBDHU branch office at (807) 886-1060 or the Nipigon District Family Health Team at (807) 887-5645 (Monday to Friday) or your health care provider.
For all other COVID-19 inquiries, call TBDHU at (807) 886-1060 or Toll-Free at 1-888-294-6630.
Terrace Bay Assessment Centre
Communities of Schreiber, Terrace Bay
For a testing appointment, call TBDHU branch office at (807) 825-7770 or your health care provider.
For all other COVID-19 inquiries, call TBDHU at (807) 825-7770 or Toll-Free at 1-888-294-6630.
Marathon Assessment Centre
Community of Marathon
For a testing appointment, call Marathon Family Health Team at (807) 229-3243
or TBDHU branch office at (807) 229-1820.
For all other COVID-19 inquiries, call TBDHU at (807) 229-1820 or Toll-Free at 1-888-294-6630.
Manitouwadge Assessment Centre
Community of Manitouwadge
For a testing appointment, call Sante Manitouwadge Health at (807) 826-3251, ext. 221 or TBDHU Marathon branch office at (807) 229-1820.
For all other COVID-19 inquiries, call TBDHU at (807) 229-1820 or Toll-Free at 1-888-294-6630.
Greenstone Assessment Centre
Community of Greenstone
For a testing assessment, call Greenstone Family Health Team at (807) 854-0051, Geraldton Medical Group at (807) 854-0224 or TBDHU branch office at (807) 854-0454.
For all other COVID-19 inquiries, call TBDHU at (807) 854-0454 or Toll-Free at 1-888-294-6630.
NorWest Community Health Centres – Longlac Site
Open to residents of Longlac; will test members of Aroland, Long Lake 58 and Ginoogaming First Nations on days Dilico is not providing testing in First Nations communities.
For a testing assessment, contact NWCHC clinic at (807) 876-2271 Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For all other COVID-19 inquiries, call TBDHU at (807) 854-0454 or Toll-Free at 1-888-294-6630.
Some pharmacies are able to provide COVID-19 testing for symptomatic individuals. Visit the Ministry of Health's COVID-19 Testing Locations page for a list of participating pharmacies. Additional pharmacies will be added as they are available.
Individuals residing in areas that are not close to a Thunder Bay or District Assessment Centre are advised to call their local nursing station, band office or the Thunder Bay District Health Unit directly at (807) 625-5900 or Toll-Free at 1-888-294-6630, for the latest information about COVID-19 testing.
COVID-19 Testing for On Reserve Fort William First Nation Members Only
Dilico Family Health Team is offering COVID-19 testing Monday to Friday by appointment only. If you require a test, call (807) 626-5200 to schedule a date and time.
All TBRHSC and SJCG employees (including Hogarth Riverview Manor and Bethammi Nursing Home) who require COVID-19 testing should refer to their internal Occupational Health and Safety Department to be referred for testing.
Employees from other long-term care or retirement home facilities can call TBDHU for assessment for testing. This includes Southbridge Roseview, Southbridge Pinewood, Pioneer Ridge, Roseview Manor, Southbridge Lakehead Manor, Nipigon LTC (at hospital), Terrace Bay (Wilkes-Terrace), Marathon LTC (at Wilson Memorial hospital), Geraldton LTC (at hospital) and Manitouwadge Health LTC (at hospital).
For instructions on how to perform a rapid antigen test, refer to the directions in the test kit, watch the video above and review the How to Collect a Sample resource.
A single negative rapid antigen test in an individual with COVID-19 symptoms does not mean that they do not have COVID-19 infection, and the symptomatic individual should not end their isolation on this basis.
If two consecutive rapid antigen tests, separated by 24-48 hours, are both negative, the symptomatic individual is less likely to have COVID-19 infection, and they are advised to self-isolate until they have no fever and symptoms are improving for at least 24 hours (or 48 hours if gastrointestinal symptoms).
A positive rapid antigen test in an individual with COVID-19 symptoms is highly indicative that the individual has COVID-19, and the individual should self-isolate as per the guidance at Ontario.ca/Exposed.
If the individual with COVID-19 symptoms does not have access to testing, they are advised to self-isolate as per guidance at Ontario.ca/Exposed.
Rapid tests may be available through schools, workplaces and community locations, such as pharmacies. They may also be available through Indigenous organizations. Other opportunities to access rapid testing may be available at select pharmacies, such as Shoppers Drug Mart, for a fee.
Testing for individuals without symptoms may be available through the following locations. Please visit the provider websites below for full details, including eligibility and how to make an appointment.
Individuals requesting a COVID-19 test for international travel clearance are not eligible for a publicly funded COVID-19 test in Ontario. TBDHU does not have information about contractors providing local testing for travel services. If you require testing for travel-related purposes, please contact the airline, airport or travel agent for options on how and where to access these services.
Additional Resources
Provincial Testing and Isolation Information Line: 1-888-777-0730
