COVID-19 testing clinic to revisit Park Extension next week

Avleen K Mokha

Montreal has opened a few mobile testing clinics, with guidance from the Montreal’s Regional Public Health department, to screen residents for the coronavirus illness known as COVID-19. Social services for Montreal’s West Central region converted a bus into a site for testing COVID-19. Officials announced today that the clinic will open next week from Monday to Wednesday. Anyone can get tested for free.

People are especially encourage to come if they have flu-like symptoms or have been in touch with a person with COVID-19.

CIUSSS West Central converts bus into mobile testing clinic for coronavirus (COVID-19). Free testing to all public members including residents without health insurance.
CIUSSS West Central converted a bus into mobile testing clinic for COVID-19. The clinic does free, drop-in testing to all public members including residents without health insurance. Photo: Avleen K Mokha

Testing clinic details

Days: Monday, May 25; Tuesday, May 26; Wednesday, May 27

Hours of operation: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: In front of the Parc metro station, on Hutchison Street.

Cost: testing is free, regardless of immigration status or health insurance coverage. Residents can come even if they don’t have health insurance or if their insurance has expired.

Appointment: Residents don’t need an appointment to come in.

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