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COVID testing clinic at Barrie hospital site will close Thursday

Appointments for the new Sperling Drive location can be made online or over the phone
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A COVID testing centre is now fully operational at the former Barrie police headquarters on Sperling Drive. Shawn Gibson/BarrieToday

NEWS RELEASE
ROYAL VICTORIA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE
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Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) is moving its drive-thru COVID-19 testing to the new testing site located at 29 Sperling Drive in Barrie.

To address overwhelming demand, the new site, a partnership with the City of Barrie, was opened on Sept. 28 in the former Barrie Police Service headquarters building.

As of Thursday, Oct. 1, the COVID test clinic at RVH will close, with all drive-thru testing, including booked appointments, being done at the Sperling location. The location is easily accessible, offers protection from inclement weather and will ease traffic flow at RVH.

Appointments can be pre-booked online at www.rvh.on.ca or by calling 705-797-3120. To view new testing criteria to determine if you are eligible for a test please visit Ontario.ca.

Open: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week

Where: 29 Sperling Drive, Barrie, Ontario

How to book appointments: Pre-book appointments online at www.rvh.on.ca or call 705-797-3120.

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