b'COVID Testing Right Here in Scugog Dr. Carlye Jensen and Dr. Jennifer Wilson (Uxbridge) and Dr. Rebecca Wray and Dr. Merrilee Brown (Port Perry)are Directors of the new North Durham COVID Assessment Centre and are ready and waiting to swab YOU!At this point in the pandemic, our strongest piece ofWhere: Prince Albert Hall, 19 Je ery St., Prince Albert advice to this community and region is simple: If in doubt,(just south of Port Perry) check it out . get a COVID swab. Our ability to maintainWhen: Monday -Thursday 12-8 p.m., Friday/Saturday/the regions excellent, low numbers of COVID cases andSunday 12-4 p.m. Who: You, your neighbour, your friend, prevent a second wave will depend on our collective ef- your Uncle, your Mom.everyone! You must be 12 months forts to identify COVID quickly, isolate infected individu- of age or over. als, and trace contacts before they spread it to others. WeWhy:will only be successful with this strategy if people get You have any symptom of COVID (even if you are tested early well before they have had time to spread topretty sure it is just allergies or a cold, it is best to multiple people in various environments. check it out).We are excited to announce that, in collaboration withYou may have been exposed to COVID (you de nitely our colleagues in Port Perry, we will be opening a Covidshould have a test).Assessment Centre for all North Durham Residents. Yeah!You feelne but did not follow public health guide-This assessment centre will make it easy for you to get alines and were in a large group, or did not abide by swab quickly, eciently and close to home. Our medicaldistancing rules (no judgment.it happens.but now stain Port Perry and Uxbridge will run it.get the test).Here are the details:You want to be sure you do not have COVID before What:TheNorthDurhamCOVID AssessmentCentrevisiting grandma or going to the cottage with friends (NDCAC) purpose: (again, no judgment). a drive-in COVID testing center that is close to home.How: Follow steps on this website: covidswab.lh.ca or go (burgers and movie not included!) to our website: https://www.uxbridgehealth.ca/covid-19a safe place where a doctor can assess you if you areand click the Get a COVID Test button.sick with COVID or other viral symptoms but are notSo pleasetake your civic/public duty seriously! Be sick enough to go to the ER. Perhaps you need a rapidresponsible by doing what you can to slow the spread. test to rule out strep throat. Perhaps your child has anKeep 6 distance whenever possible. Keep wearing your ear infection but, due to fever, cannot be safely seen inmask. Keep your social bubble small. Andensure you your doctors oce. Come see us at NDCAC. are COVID negative! Consider a nice drive in the country a place your family physician can refer you for as- and come visit us in the lovely hamlet of Prince Albert. sessment if you cannot be seen in their oce due toWe are friendly and we are slick with the swab. Come as COVID symptoms. many times as you wantwe will be happy to see youa way to avoid the emergency room. and your nose!IF IN DOUBTCHECK IT OUT!Dont take your Import out of Port!IN-PORT AUTOMOTIVEWe have moved to 2015 2016 12 Easy St. 2017 2018 2019Readers Readers Readers Readers ReadersChoice Awards Choice Awards Choice Awards Choice Awards Choice AwardsPORT PERRY STAR PORT PERRY STAR Service & Repair Import Specialists 905-985-3971 PORT PERRY STAR PORT PERRY STAR PORT PERRY STARFOCUS - SEPTEMBER 202013'