Halton Parenting Directory

For the latest information on self-isolation, symptoms, testing and what to do if you are exposed to COVID-19, please visit: ontario.ca/exposed

• if you have symptoms (even if mild) associated with COVID-19, you must self-isolate, regardless of your vaccination status
• if you are experiencing severe symptoms (trouble breathing or chest pain), please go to your nearest Emergency Department or call 911
• visit this web page or speak to your health care provider to find out if you are eligible for COVID-19 antiviral treatments 

Visit the Halton Region website for more information

When to get Tested

Use the online Self-Assessment tools to find out if you can get tested and where

• COVID-19 self-assessment tool
• members of the general public with mild symptoms are asked not to seek testing
• if you are not eligible for a test but have symptoms of COVID-19, assume that you have the virus and visit ontario.ca/exposed for isolation instructions 

Where to get Tested

For a complete list of testing locations (assessment centres, pharmacies, labs) in Halton visit COVID-19 testing locations 

Home Testing

• available for clients with a physical or mental disability and are unable to get to a testing facility
• clients should speak to their health care provider for a referral for home COVID-19 testing 

Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT)

COVID-19 tests that can give results quickly, do not require processing by a lab, and can be done at home

The Ministry of Health no longer provides Rapid Antigen Test kits (RATs) for distribution to the public. As a result, Halton Region no longer has COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) kits available for the general public.

Publicly funded COVID-19 testing is available to:

• symptomatic individuals who are immunocompromised, or 65 years of age or older, or those with high-risk medical conditions
• people in high-risk and some congregate living settings (including long-term care homes) and other specific populations to support outbreak prevention and management.

If eligible, contact your primary health care provider or pharmacist to find out about test availability and to arrange to take a test

For further information about COVID-19 testing eligibility and test access, please visit ontario.ca's COVID 19 testing and treatment page

Halton Region Public Health & Health Connect Ontario: 24 hrs/7 days

Call or visit a location to arrange to pick up of an at home testing kit, while supplies last