Ceron, 33, is among scores of Ontario residents who took to social media or contacted the Star Tuesday to voice their frustrations about trying to book a COVID-19 test on the province’s new appointment-based system. By early Tuesday evening, Ceron, who works in the insurance industry, was still unsuccessful in booking a test. Ontario’s shift to appointment booking, which launched Tuesday, came after many assessment centres saw hours-long waits for COVID-19 tests and many people being turned away during a recent surge of infections. Wilfrid Laurier student, Mikayla McKinney, 20, had a COVID test in August and described it as “the most simple experience ever.” This time around, it was anything but. Their online booking website encourages visitors to check back regularly as spots are released as they become open.

Source: thestar October 06, 2020 22:39 UTC