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Jewish General Hospital to no longer allow walk-in patients for test centre

The measure comes into effect on Aug. 31 at the Jewish General Hospital. Sébastien Gagnon-Dorval/Global News

The Jewish General Hospital is implementing mandatory online bookings for appointments for its test centre as the coronavirus health crisis continues.

The CIUSSS West-Central Montreal announced Monday that walk-ins will no longer be permitted as of Aug. 31.

“Given the COVID-19 pandemic, we are confident that this convenient system will safeguard the well-being of patients, staff and visitors by ensuring social distancing protocols are respected,” the health authority said in a statement.

Patients seeking blood or other kinds of collection tests must book their appointments online using the Clic Santé platform.

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The health authority warns there is “no guarantee” that patients can secure an appointment the same day. Those who are having trouble booking an appointment are asked to call 514-934-8228.

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The test centre’s hours have not changed. It will remain open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. from Monday to Friday.

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