COVID-19 Assessment Centre

Effective February 25th, the COVID-19 Assessment Centre at Beechgrove Complex is now closed. 

COVID-19 PCR Testing

Members of the general public with mild symptoms of COVID-19 generally do not require confirmatory PCR testing. Rapid antigen test (RAT) kits remain available at no cost through select grocery stores and pharmacies.   

COVID-19 PCR testing remains available to those who are eligible through select participating pharmacies at no cost in the Kingston and surrounding area.

Pharmacists can now prescribe Paxlovid to eligible individuals in person or by phone at no cost. Eligible individuals should contact their local pharmacy to confirm if they prescribe Paxlovid, and how to get a prescription. 

  • Screen yourself here to see if you are eligible.
  • COVID-19 anti-viral treatment must be started within 5 days of symptom onset. 
  • A positive RAT is sufficient to access Paxlovid, you do not require a positive PCR test.
  • Click here to learn more.

If you work in a high-risk setting (i.e. hospitals, congregate living settings with medically and socially vulnerable individuals), please contact your employer as you may have access to COVID-19 PCR testing through your workplace if it is a requirement for return-to-work. 

How do I obtain my COVID-19 test result?

For COVID-19 results, please visit the COVID-19 Results Portal. 

If you are unable to access your results online, contact the testing location or your primary care provider. 

COVID-19 Vaccination

COVID-19 vaccinations remain widely available through KFLA Public Health, select participating pharmacies and through your primary care provider.  

Helpful Links

Ontario COVID-19 PCR testing eligibility requirements

Ontario COVID-19 anti-viral (Paxlovid) eligibility.

Pharmacies that offer COVID-19 PCR testing to those eligible (Kingston and surrounding area)

Pharmacies and grocery stores that provide rapid antigen test kits

KFLA COVID-19 isolation instructions

To access COVID-19 PCR test results - COVID-19 Results Portal. 

COVID-19 vaccinations - Pharmacies

COVID-19 vaccinations – KFLA Public Health