COVID -19 online -- Government of Alberta

By Alex McCuaig - Dori Modney

COVID-19 ASSESSMENT TOOL

AHS online assessment tool to determine need for COVID-19 testing

Mar 14, 2020 | 9:44 AM

EDMONTON — Alberta Health Services has launched an online tool to help Albertans determine whether they require testing for COVID-19.

The test is available at www.ahs.ca/covid which takes users through steps regarding symptoms to determine whether they should call Health Link at 811.

“AHS teams have come together to ensure we are protecting each other and keeping Albertans healthy and safe. Health Link is an important tool for Albertans right now,” said Dr. Verna Yiu, AHS president in a Friday afternoon release. “Our staff are working to respond quickly to those who need to be assessed for COVID-19. This tool can help us reduce call volumes, keep the lines open for those with serious symptoms and reassure those Albertans who don’t need testing right now.”

Health Minister Tyler Shandro says he knows the Health Link resource has been overwhelmed with calls regarding coronavirus and about getting tested.

The service has been receiving more than 6,300 calls per day.

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In response to this, Alberta Health Services (AHS) doubled Health Link staff and tripled call line capability, as of 5:00-pm Friday March 13.

At this time, travel outside of the country is not being recommended.

“Public health officials are recommending that any traveller returning from outside of the country should self-isolate for 14 days, even if they are feeling well, and monitor for symptoms,” reads a media release from the Government of Alberta.

“Any traveller who has returned before March 12 is not advised to self-isolate unless they have returned from Italy, Iran, China’s Hubei province or the Grand Princess cruise ship.”

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