Temporary COVID-19 Testing Clinic established in Nackawic

(NACKAWIC) – In response to a recent cluster of COVID-19 positive cases in Zone 3, the Fredericton and Upper River Valley area, Horizon is establishing atemporary, appointment-onlyCOVID-19 Testing Clinic in Nackawic.

This is part of Public Health efforts to ensure as many individuals in the area as possible are tested for COVID-19.

The temporary, appointment-only clinic will operate from noon to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, Thursday, April 29, and Friday, April 30.

This outdoor, drive-through testing clinic is located in the parking lot of the Nackawic Shopping Mall (135 Otis Dr.). Those with appointments can enter from Landegger Drive and follow the signs for directions. Please bring your Medicare card, wear a mask and do not leave your vehicle.

To book an appointment at this clinic, complete a self-referral online at gnb.ca/coronavirus or by calling Tele-Care 811.Please select “Hartland” as your preferred site until “Nackawic” becomes an option. When you are called for an appointment, indicate that you wish to be tested at the temporary site in Nackawic.

Anyone with symptoms of the virus and those who have been at potential public exposure site are urged to book a test online at gnb.ca/coronavirus or by contacting Tele-Care 811.

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For more information contact:
Kris McDavid
Media Relations
1-877-499-1899
Media@HorizonNB.ca
www.HorizonNB.ca