Patients urged to seek alternate options for non-urgent health care needs October 9, 2020 (MONCTON) Due to the recent outbreak of COVID-19 in the Moncton area, patients are urged to seek alternate options for non-urgent health care needs, rather than presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) of the Dr. Georges L. Dumont University Hospital Centre and The Moncton Hospital. As always, the EDs remain available for those presenting with urgent, critical or emergent medical conditions, however those experiencing non-urgent symptoms can expect long wait times. To learn more about the various care options available in the Moncton area, we strongly encourage the public to visit www.sowhywait.ca. Other options for care can include contacting your family physician or pharmacist, visiting an after-hours or walk-in clinic or by phoning Tele-Care 811. If you are displaying mild or moderate symptoms of COVID-19, complete the self-assessment by visiting www.gnb.ca/coronavirus or call Tele-Care 811. – 30 – For more information contact: Kris McDavidMedia Relations1-877-499-1899Media@HorizonNB.cawww.HorizonNB.ca Thomas LizotteMedia Relations506-544-3605Thomas.lizotte@vitalitenb.cawww.Vitalitenb.ca