COVID-19 Testing:
The Listowel Testing Centre closed operations as of October 31, 2022.
Locations and hours of Testing/Assessment Centre’s in Ontario can be found on the Ministry website
Nearby locations are: Clinton, Goderich, Guelph, Kitchener, Stratford, or Waterloo.
How can I protect myself?
Handwashing is your best defense against a range of illnesses, including COVID-19. Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water to help prevent exposure to, and transmission of, illness. Other usual health precautions that can help you protect yourself again COVID-19 and other illness are:
- Avoid Contact with people who are sick
- Stay home if you are sick to avoid spreading illness to others
- Practice physical distancing at all times
- Practice proper cough and sneeze etiquette by coughing/sneezing into a tissue, or into your sleeve or arm (and immediately washing your hands afterwards)
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth, especially with unwashed hands
- Cleaning your hands before eating and drinking
- Cleaning frequently touched objects and surfaces, like bathroom sinks, kitchen counters, etc.
What steps is Listowel Wingham Hospital Alliance taking to prevent the transmission of the virus?
LWHA is coordinating with Public Health Ontario, the Ministry of Health and other agencies to help guide decision-making and receive updates on the virus.
How can I protect myself?
Visit any of the following websites for up-to-date Information on COVID-19
Public Health Ontario
https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/diseases-and-conditions/infectious-diseases/respiratory-diseases/novel-coronavirus
Government of Canada
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/diseases-conditions/know-facts-about-coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html
World Health Organization
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
Huron Perth Public Health
https://www.hpph.ca/en/health-matters/stopping-the-spread-of-germs.aspx
