COVID-19 testing sites in Charlottetown and Souris experiencing high volumes; travel to the United States testing update
Health PEI advises that COVID-19 testing clinics in Souris and Charlottetown are experiencing very high volumes and higher than usual wait times.
People can expect to wait up to two to three hours to be swabbed. Please be patient as staff work to test as many people as quickly as possible.
TESTING FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL BY AIR TO THE UNITES STATES
As of last week, those entering the United States by air require a negative COVID-19 test result within 24 hours prior to entry.
Please be aware that Health PEI testing sites and health records are not able to provide official results within this 24-hour timeline.
Anyone who is planning a trip to the US via airline is encouraged to plan ahead to secure testing at their connecting flight at international airports.
Private quick-turnaround testing is available at Toronto Pearson International Airport and Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, as well as most other international airports.
Testing for travel that provides at least 72 hours between the result and travel is still available through Health PEI clinics.
Full details are available on the COVID-19 testing website.
Media Contact:
Everton McLean
Communications, Health PEI
emclean@gov.pe.ca
902-213-1507
PO Box 2000
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
Phone: 902-368-6130
Fax: 902-368-6136
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency department.
If you are unsure what to do about a health issue or if you need health information,
call 8-1-1.
