Surveillance Testing Updates Effective March 14, 2022

The Ministry has updated the Minister's Directive on Surveillance testing and access to homes to reflect the most recent advice from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health. Updates will be effective March 14, 2022:

• Individuals who have had a confirmed case of COVID-19 infection will be required to resume surveillance testing 90 days post-infection (previously 30 days post-infection).
• Surveillance testing will no longer be required for outdoor visits. (Masks will still be required for outdoor visits)
• Recommend using combined oral and nasal sampling when using rapid antigen tests for surveillance testing.

Daily active screening and rapid antigen testing will continue for all individuals entering the LTC home unless an exception applies, as noted above.