Montreal's public health authority is encouraging residents to get tested as soon as possible if they have COVID-19 symptoms or have been in contact with someone who has the disease. The aim is to quickly isolate those who test positive to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, said Dr. Mylène Drouin, director of Montreal's public health agency, Tuesday. Montreal's public health authority provides all the information in English on its website. What to do while waiting for test resultsThe public health authority says those who are sick and waiting to get tested or waiting for their results should follow certain procedures to avoid spreading COVID-19 to others. If you are sick with COVID-19 and living with others, isolate yourself in one room of the house and close the door, Montreal's public health authority says.

Source: CBC News May 12, 2020 22:18 UTC