Do not wait to see if COVID-19 symptoms improve before seeking testing, Ottawa's top doctor says
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Ottawa's medical officer of health says Ottawa's COVID-19 assessment centres are seeing a "growing trend" of people seeking a COVID-19 test five or six days after first experiencing symptoms.
Medical officer of health Dr. Vera Etches says any delay in seeking COVID-19 testing could result in community spread.
"In recent weeks, Ottawa's assessment centres and care clinics have seen a growing trend of residents seeking a COVID-19 test five or six days into experiencing symptoms. Whereas previously, people would present for testing after two days or three days," said Etches on Thursday.
"Delaying testing can add up to a growing risk of community spread when people don't realize it's COVID-19 and it can add to the pressures on our health care system."
The most common symptoms of COVID-19 include:
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