COVID-19 Resources for Health Care Providers

The Ministry of Health no longer distributes Rapid Antigen Tests through public health units. If an individual is eligible for COVID-19 antiviral treatment, they should seek an assessment through their primary care provider or a pharmacist to determine if testing is required.

COVID-19 testing and eligibility

COVID-19 testing now aligns with COVID-19 treatment eligibility. Health care providers can:

• Review eligibility criteria to ensure appropriate use, then;

• Order Rapid Antigen Tests through the PPE Supply Portal.

Testing for long-term care and congregate settings

• COVID-19 testing is available for residents in:

• Long-Term Care Homes

• Congregate Living Settings

These settings can order Rapid Antigen Tests for outbreak prevention and management through the PPE Supply Portal. Be sure to review the eligibility criteria for ordering details.

COVID-19 guidance documents

General guidance for healthcare providers

• Case Definition

• COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool

• Sector-based Guidance Documents for Healthcare (Ministry of Health)

Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes

Additional resources:

• Public Health Ontario: Long-Term Care Resources (checklists, fact sheets, presentations)

• COVID-19 Guidance Document for Retirement Homes in Ontario (Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility)

Congregate Living Settings

• COVID-19 Resources for Congregate Living Settings (Public Health Ontario)

Vaccine information and ordering

• Oxford County

• Vaccine Order Form - Oxford

• End of Day Reporting Form - Oxford

• Elgin St. Thomas

• Vaccine Order Form - Elgin St. Thomas

• End of Day Reporting Form - Elgin St. Thomas

Vaccine resources

• COVID-19 Vaccine Planning (Ministry of Health)

• Reported Side Effects (Health Canada)

• Public Health Ontario: COVID-19 Vaccines (includes AEFI reporting and surveillance reports)

• NACI Statements and Publications (NACI)

• Vaccine Resources for Health Care Professionals (Ministry of Health)

• Under-5 Vaccine Provider Q&A Guide (PDF) (Ministry of Health)

Product monographs

• Moderna Spikevax KP.2

• Pfizer Comirnaty KP.2

Antiviral treatment resources

Accessing antivirals

• Public-facing antiviral treatment screener (Ministry of Health)

• Access to antivirals in the community (PDF) (Ministry of Health)

• Paxlovid Monograph (Health Canada)

Patient handouts

• What you need to know about Paxlovid

COVID-19 testing resources

Ordering and submitting samples

• Submit a sample (COVID-19 Requisition) (PDF)

• Ordering supplies (EHealth Ontario)

• Video: Collecting an NP Swab

Additional resources and tools

• Downloadable signage