Chapleau now has a dedicated COVID-19 assessment centre.
While the Township of Chapleau emphasizes there are no confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the community - or local surrounding areas - it says it's "taking every possible measure" to identify early cases and prevent community spread, using the currently closed Chapleau Recreation Centre's Community Hall now hosting an assessment centre - but it will be by appointment only.
Those who believe they may have the virus can call Public Health Sudbury and Districts at 1-866-522-9200 to be screened, but only if you have: fever above 38 degrees Celsius - over 100 Fahrenheit - new or worsened cough, or new or worsened shortness of breath and in the last fourteen days have either travelled outside of Canada, had close interactions with a confirmed or probable case of COVID-19, or had close interactions with someone who has symptoms of COVID-19 and who has recently travelled to an impacted area.
The Township emphasizes not to go to the emergency department for screening, but to call the number - the emergency department is for emergencies only.
Residents are also urged to play their role in keeping the community safe by staying home and practicing physical distancing of at least two metres or six feet.
The Lady Dunn Health Centre is Wawa's assessment centre, though residents are similarly urged to call Algoma Public Health to be screened, and not to go to the emergency department except for an emergency.