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Durham Health Connection Line is open Monday to Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
We are currently responding to messages only. Please leave only one message and your call will be returned in priority sequence.
COVID-19 testing in Durham Region
Any person who has at least one symptom, even if the symptom(s) are mild, can be tested for COVID-19. People who have no symptoms but are concerned they have been exposed to a person with COVID-19 or who are at risk of exposure in their workplace (e.g. health care workers, grocery store employees, food processing workers), can also be tested for COVID-19.
Complete the Lakeridge Health online assessment form at covidswab.lh.ca to get an appointment at the COVID-19 Assessment Clinic.
Note: The COVID-19 Assessment Clinic does not accept walk-ins.
Symptoms list:
- Fever (temperature of 37.8°C or greater)
- New or worsening cough
- Shortness of breath
- Sore throat
- Difficulty swallowing
- Changes to sense of taste or smell
- Nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain
- Runny nose, or nasal congestion (not caused by seasonal allergies)
If you develop any of these symptoms, self-isolate and seek clinical assessment by:
- Contacting Durham Health Connection Line 905-668-2020 or 1-800-841-2729.
- Completing the Lakeridge Health online assessment form at covidswab.lh.ca to get an appointment at the COVID-19 Assessment Clinic.
Note: The COVID-19 Assessment Clinic does not accept walk-ins.
See all Ontario COVID-19 assessment centre locations
Accessing your test results
If you have an Ontario Health Card COVID-19 test results can be accessed online through MyChart™ on the Lakeridge Health website or the Ontario government COVID-19 test results website.
If you do not have an Ontario Health Card or you are unable to access your result online, please call the Durham Health Connection Line at 905-668-2020 or 1-800-841-2729.
Current situation
There continues to be evidence of community transmission of COVID-19 in Durham Region. This means that the virus is spreading in the community and is not necessarily linked to travel or other known cases.
| Status of cases in Durham Region |
Welcome to the Durham Region COVID-19 Data TrackerDurham Region Health Department has created this dashboard to present updated information about COVID-19 cases in Durham Region. We show the number of confirmed cases by status, municipality, age and gender. The COVID-19 Data Tracker also displays the number of new cases and cumulative cases by reported date and onset date. This information will help us to see whether we are "flattening the curve". Durham Region COVID-19 Data Tracker
The COVID-19 Data Tracker was created with the assistance of the Region of Durham’s Corporate Services – Information Technology Division and the Data, Mapping & Graphics Group within the Planning & Economic Development Department. |
| Status of cases in Ontario |
| For information regarding the status of cases in Ontario, including Durham Region, see the Ontario Ministry of Health website, which is updated every day, seven days a week, at 10:30 a.m. |
Read the class order issued by Durham Region’s Medical Officer of Health on April 7 and learn how this order impacts you.
Ontario extends Emergency Declaration to stop the spread of COVID-19
To ensure the province is able to continue contain the spread of COVID-19, Ontario has extend the March 17, 2020 declaration of emergency and subsequent emergency orders, regulations and amendments issued under s.7.0.1 and 7.0.2(4) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act.
To be in effect until June 9, 2020.
| Current emergency orders under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act |
| Ontario extends all emergency orders that have been put in place to-date On April 23, 2020, on the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Ontario government is extending all emergency orders that have been put in place to-date under s.7.0.2 (4) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act until May 6, 2020. This extension will help protect the health and well-being of people across the province and stop the spread of COVID-19. This Emergency Order extension includes the closure of outdoor amenities in parks and recreational areas, non-essential workplaces, public places and bars and restaurants, along with restrictions on social gatherings and limiting staff from working in more than one retirement home or long-term care home. Ontario updates the list of essential businesses that can remain open On April 3, 2020, following advice from Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Ontario has updated the list of essential businesses that can remain open. The restrictions are aimed at further reducing contact between people and stopping the spread of COVID-19. By 11:59 p.m. Saturday, April 4, 2020, businesses that are not identified on this list must close their physical locations. Closure of all communal or shared, public or private, outdoor recreational amenities On March 30, 2020 the Ontario government issued a new emergency order to close all communal or shared, public or private, outdoor recreational amenities everywhere in Ontario, including but not limited to playgrounds, sports fields, basketball and tennis courts, off-leash dog parks, beaches, skateboard and BMX parks, picnic areas, outdoor community gardens, park shelters, outdoor exercise equipment, condo parks and gardens, and other outdoor recreational amenities. Green spaces in parks, trails, ravines and conservation areas that aren't otherwise closed would remain open for walkthrough access, but individuals must maintain the safe physical distance of at least two metres apart from others. These actions are based on the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health. Prohibition of organized public events and social gatherings of more than five people On March 28, 2020 the Ontario government issued a new emergency order prohibiting organized public events and social gatherings of more than five people, this includes weddings, events and communal services within places of worship. Closure of all non-essential businesses On March 24, 2020 the Ontario government issued a new emergency order directing all non-essential businesses to close immediately. Essential businesses include, but are not limited to grocery stores and pharmacies, telecommunications and IT infrastructure service providers, and businesses that support power generation, natural gas distribution and clean drinking water. Essential businesses are being asked to put into place any and all measures to safeguard the well-being of their employees on the front-lines.
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Visit durham.ca/novelcoronavirus for the latest information from Durham Region Health Department.
| What is the Health Department’s role in managing and monitoring COVID-19? |
| Durham Region Health Department works closely with individuals who have been diagnosed with COVID-19. This is done to help identify potential risk for other community members who may have had contact with the person diagnosed with COVID-19 while they were ill. This includes identifying and assessing the risk of exposure for individuals (e.g. health care providers who provided care for the individuals while they were ill) and community settings (e.g. clinic waiting rooms, public transit etc.). The Health Department is working collaboratively with local hospitals and health care providers to streamline processes for assessment and testing for COVID-19. |
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| Ontario Ministry of Health and Ministry of Long-Term Care and World Health Organization (WHO) guidance documents and signage |
*NOTE: As the list of impacted countries is rapidly evolving, health professionals are encouraged to consult Tables 1 and 2 in the daily WHO situation report to help inform their decision making around whether or not to test a patient for COVID-19.
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| Ontario Medical Association documents |
| Ontario Medical Association coronavirus summary of primary care guidance |
| Public Health Agency of Canada resources |
| Public Health Agency of Canada awareness resources (Posters translated for English, French, Chinese) |
Diseases of public health significance
Regular Health Department resources and services
Order free print resources for your clients
How healthy are Durham Region residents?
We use health indicators to monitor the health status of local residents. Health data for Durham Region comes from many sources, such as the Census, surveys and hospitals.
Check out the latest Durham health statistics
Alerts and updates
Get the latest, local statistics on opioids in Durham Region including:
- Weekly number of suspected opioid overdose calls received by Region of Durham Paramedic Services
- Monthly number of confirmed opioid overdose emergency department visits
- Annual number of opioid-related deaths
Durham Region Opioid Information System
Infectious disease surveillance
Durham Region outbreak status report
- Quarterly update for selected infectious diseases
- Durham Region Weekly Influenza Bulletin: 2019/20 Influenza Season
- Summary of 2018/19 Influenza Season
- Vector-borne diseases in Durham Region weekly summary report
Forms
| Naloxone distribution |
Ontario Naloxone Program (ONP)
How to become a registered naloxone distribution site To determine eligibility please complete the ONP Eligibility Application. Once you complete this application, a representative from Durham Region Health Department will contact you. |
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| Naloxone kit order form (for registered sites) Vaccine Forms are for print purposes only.
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| Referral |
| Reporting |
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Tools and guidance documents
| Alcohol, opioids and smoking |
| Alcohol Alcohol screening, Brief Intervention and Referral (SBIR) Patch for Patch Program (Opioids)
Smoking |
| Concussions |
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| Dental and oral health |
| Ontario Works Dental Benefits - Adult Ontario Works Recipients |
| Illness, infection and disease |
| Diseases of public health significance
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| Immunization and vaccines |
| Potassium iodide (KI) tablets |
| Pregnancy, babies and toddlers |
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| Sexual health and sexually transmitted infections |
Learning and educational opportunities
| Fall prevention |
 If you are a care provider working with older adults, take our e-course to prevent falls and injuries for your clients or family members. |
| Infection control |
| Vaccine storage and handling |
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