COVID-19 testing is now available at the Powell River Complex Clinic daily from 8:30 - 11:30am.
If you have symptoms of COVID-19, please go to www.prcomplexclinic.com or call 604-485-2028 to register for a test.
Should you get tested?
Please make an appointment to get tested at the Complex Clinic if you have any of the following symptoms:
Fever / chills
New onset or worsening cough
New onset or worsening fatigue
Sore throat / hoarse voice
Loss of appetite / difficulty swallowing
Headache
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or abdominal pain
Loss of taste or smell
Runny nose, sneezing, or nasal congestion
Shortness of breath
Why is screening not recommended for people who don't have symptoms?
At the present time in BC, based on the available evidence, COVID-19 testing of asymptomatic individuals (people who don't have symptoms), outside of an outbreak scenario, is considered likely to be of low yield. Therefore this is not considered an effective use of health system resources and is not recommended. For more detailed information please see this document from the BC Centre for Disease Control (BC Ministry of Health).
How do I know whether to make an appointment at the Complex Clinic or go to Emergency at the Hospital?
If you are having difficulty breathing or are experiencing any other severe symptoms, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY or go to Emergency at the Hospital. If your symptoms are not severe, but you do have symptoms on this list please make an appointment to get tested at the Complex Clinic. You can do that by filling out the form on this page, or calling (604) 485-2028 between 8:30 am and 12 pm daily.