MONTREAL -- To test more and more Quebecers, nine other clinics designated for COVID-19 screening open their doors on Wednesday.

The new clinics are in addition to the 22 already in operation, for a total of 31 clinics across the province.

The new clinics opened Wednesday:

  • Montreal (two)
  • Laval
  • Laurentians
  • Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean (two)
  • Chaudiere-Appalaches (three)

Samples can be taken on site.

These clinics are, however, by appointment only. People who are concerned about their health or who have symptoms associated with COVID-19 - the main ones being fever, cough and difficulty breathing - should call the Info-Coronavirus line at 1-877-644- 4545 where nurses will assign appointments, if necessary.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Mar. 18, 2020.