COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) Advisory
The Oakville Endoscopy Centre has resumed its services for colonoscopy procedures effective Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020.
Managing staff is monitoring the development of the COVID-19 pandemic closely. Updates will be posted on this page as they become available.
We are taking the necessary precautions to keep all of our staff and patients safe, including enhanced cleaning protocol, screening staff and patients as they arrive to the clinic, temperature checks and following the guidelines for effective infection control.
Managing staff is monitoring the development of the COVID-19 pandemic closely. Updates will be posted on this page as they become available.
We are taking the necessary precautions to keep all of our staff and patients safe, including enhanced cleaning protocol, screening staff and patients as they arrive to the clinic, temperature checks and following the guidelines for effective infection control.
The following is a recent update from Halton Public Health:
COVID-19 symptoms range from mild (like the flu and other common respiratory infections) to severe. Common symptoms of COVID-19 include:
Symptoms in children, older persons and people living with a developmental disability may be atypical (such as unexplained fatigue or falls).
For a full list of symptoms, please refer to the Ontario Ministry of Health website (external link).
Individuals with symptoms (even if mild) associated with COVID-19 are required to self-isolate(external PDF) under a class order issued by the Medical Officer of Health under Section 22 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act.
If you think you have COVID-19 symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who has symptoms associated with COVID-19, refer to the Assessment tab on this webpage for information on assessment and testing.
Getting tested
As of May 26, 2020 all residents who have at least one COVID-19 symptom, or are concerned that they have been exposed are encouraged to get assessed and tested at an Assessment Centre (see Assessment and testing).
Residents who have at least one COVID-19 symptom or are concerned that they have been exposed are encouraged to get assessed and tested at an Assessment Centre.
Other options for assessment:
If you have COVID-19 related questions, email accesshalton@halton.ca or call 311.
Doing your part
As restrictions are lifted and the economy reopens, it is more important than ever that we all take the direction of public health seriously. Residents need to continue to take steps to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
COVID-19 symptoms range from mild (like the flu and other common respiratory infections) to severe. Common symptoms of COVID-19 include:
- fever
- new or worsening cough
- shortness of breath
- sore throat
- difficulty swallowing
- loss of sense of smell or taste
- nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain
- nasal congestion or runny nose (without other known cause, such as seasonal allergies)
- fatigue
- headache
- chills
- pink eye
Symptoms in children, older persons and people living with a developmental disability may be atypical (such as unexplained fatigue or falls).
For a full list of symptoms, please refer to the Ontario Ministry of Health website (external link).
Individuals with symptoms (even if mild) associated with COVID-19 are required to self-isolate(external PDF) under a class order issued by the Medical Officer of Health under Section 22 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act.
If you think you have COVID-19 symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who has symptoms associated with COVID-19, refer to the Assessment tab on this webpage for information on assessment and testing.
Getting tested
As of May 26, 2020 all residents who have at least one COVID-19 symptom, or are concerned that they have been exposed are encouraged to get assessed and tested at an Assessment Centre (see Assessment and testing).
Residents who have at least one COVID-19 symptom or are concerned that they have been exposed are encouraged to get assessed and tested at an Assessment Centre.
- Residents of Oakville, Milton or Halton Hills: Call 905-203-7963 to book an appointment at a Halton Healthcare Assessment Centre.
- Residents of Burlington: Call 905-632-3737, ext. 6550 to book an appointment at Joseph Brant Hospital COVID-19 Assessment Clinic.
Other options for assessment:
- contact your family doctor
- visit the Ontario Government's COVID-19 online self-assessment tool
- contact Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000
If you have COVID-19 related questions, email accesshalton@halton.ca or call 311.
Doing your part
As restrictions are lifted and the economy reopens, it is more important than ever that we all take the direction of public health seriously. Residents need to continue to take steps to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- stay home as much as possible
- wash hands frequently
- when outside the home, practice physical distancing
- wear a non-medical mask when physical distancing cannot be maintained
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