For the latest information, we encourage you to visit quebec.ca/en/coronavirus. Essential information is updated regularly in order to answer all your questions.
Practical health tool related to COVID-19
- If you believe you have been exposed to COVID-19 or have symptoms similar to COVID-19, you are invited to complete the COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool to get a recommendation on the next steps to follow, according to your condition.
- The Self-Care Guide - COVID-19 was designed to help you make the best possible decisions about your health and that of your loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic.
More specifically, it contains information about how best to protect against COVID-19, how to take care of yourself or provide basic care to family members, and when and who to consult if you require care and services.
Getting tested
Who has to take a test?
- people with symptoms
- people who have had close contact with someone who has COVID‑19
- people who have been asked by public health authorities to get tested
To find out if you should get tested, use the COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool.
You can be tested in one of the following ways:
At a designated assessment centre
Get an appointment quickly at a designated assessment centre by calling 450-644-4545 or 1-877-644-4545, or by filling out the online form.
At a mobile testing unit (without an appointment)
The mobile unit provides testing for people who live or work in the areas of the Montérégie hardest hit by COVID-19, in order to act quickly to prevent the spread of the disease. Watch for a mobile unit in your area.
Schedule of mobile testing unit (French only)
| Quand? | Où? |
| 19 octobre de 9 h 30 à 16 h | Centre récréatif d'Ormstown, 87 rue Roy, Ormstown |
| 19 octobre de 10 h à 16 h | 11c, Place du Commerce, Brossard (IMPORTANT : Le stationnement de l'unité mobile de dépistage est accessible seulement par l'avenue Platon). |
| 19 et 20 octobre de 9 h à 16 h | Pavillon La Coop Saint-Hyacinthe, 2740, avenue Beauparlant, Saint-Hyacinthe |
| 20 octobre de 9 h 30 à 16 h | Centre communautaire de Beauharnois, 600 rue Ellice, Beauharnois |
| 21 octobre de 9 h 30 à 16 h | Club le Rendez-Vous, 319 rue Brault, Châteauguay |
| 21 et 22 octobre 2020 de 10 h à 16 h | Centre de Congrès - Hôtel Mortagne, 1228, rue Nobel, Boucherville |
| 22 et 23 octobre de 9 h 30 à 16 h | Centre communautaire de Saint-Lazare, 1301 rue du Bois, Saint-Lazare |
| 23 octobre de 10 h à 16 h | Salle Jani-Ber, 80 rue Plante, Sorel-Tracy |
People who do not have symptoms of the flu, gastroenteritis, or COVID-19 can contact their medical clinic to schedule a phone or in-person appointment. They can also call Info-Santé at 811 to speak to a nurse.
Disclosure of screening results
In view of the current volume of screening tests, it is possible that there may be a delay in transmitting the results. Analyses are underway and our teams will contact you as soon as possible.
Worried about your health?
Consult a designated assessment centre (DAC)
If you have symptoms similar to the flu, gastroenteritis, or COVID-19, or if you are worried about your health or that of a loved one, you can consult one of the designated assessment centres on the territory.
By appointment only, these clinics provide medical assessments for all patients who need a consultation, whether or not they have a family doctor.
To make an appointment at a designated assessment centre: 450-644-4545 or 1-877-644-4545.
Stress or anxiety?
If you are feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed, there are various tools you can consult that explain the ways in which pandemic-related stress, anxiety and depression can manifest, and ideas for taking care of yourself. It also lists some resources that are available to help you.
- Don’t forget about mental health!
- Don’t forget about mental health while at home!
- Don’t forget your children’s mental health!
You can also call Info-Social at 811. Psychosocial workers will offer you support, information, and advice, as needed.
Information about COVID-19
Situation in Québec, symptoms and treatments, psychological problems, government measures, directives and guidelines, how can I help?
Find all the information related to COVID-19 at quebec.ca/en/coronavirus.
- General health recommendations (hand washing, face coverings, isolation, etc.)
- To contribute to the efforts of the health and social services network: https://jecontribuecovid19.gouv.qc.ca/Inscription.aspx
- To volunteer: https://www.jebenevole.ca/
- Instructions for travellers during the COVID-19 pandemic
- An action plan for the second wave (MSSS)
Information specific to the Montérégie region
- Number of COVID-19 cases by municipality (interactive map) (French only)
- Progressive regional alert and intervention system (COVID-19)
- Situation in residences for seniors and vulnerable citizens
- Situation in Schools
For specific information about the three CISSSs in the Montérégie region, visit the associated COVID-19 page. (See the map of the three CISSSs)