IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT COVID ANTIVIRALS (PAXLOVID)
In Ontario, the following higher-risk groups are eligible to be tested and assessed for antiviral treatments, such as Paxlovid, in Ontario:
Individuals who are part of higher risk groups and who have COVID-19 symptoms should immediately seek testing and care
Am I Eligible?
Individuals can access Ontario’s antiviral screener tool to help determine if they are at higher risk and should be assessed for treatment. Individuals can also contact Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 for more information about where to find a clinical assessment centre or to determine if they are at higher risk.
Testing
Anyone who is eligible for an assessment is now also eligible for a PCR test at any testing centre in Ontario.
A positive rapid antigen test, PCR or rapid molecular test is required as part of the assessment for antiviral treatment. Rapid antigen tests remain available for pick up at no charge from over 3,000 retail locations in the province. Clinical assessment centres continue to be available to assess and test patients as well as to prescribe and dispense antivirals.
Filling Your Prescription
A list of pharmacies that are dispensing Paxlovid will be available at Ontario.ca/antivirals as of Wednesday, April 13
- Individuals aged 18 and over who are immunocompromised (have an immune system that is weakened by a health condition or medications);
- Individuals aged 70 and over;
- Individuals aged 60 and over with fewer than three vaccine doses; and
- Individuals aged 18 and over with fewer than three vaccine doses and at least one risk condition (e.g., a chronic medical condition)
Individuals who are part of higher risk groups and who have COVID-19 symptoms should immediately seek testing and care
Am I Eligible?
Individuals can access Ontario’s antiviral screener tool to help determine if they are at higher risk and should be assessed for treatment. Individuals can also contact Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 for more information about where to find a clinical assessment centre or to determine if they are at higher risk.
Testing
Anyone who is eligible for an assessment is now also eligible for a PCR test at any testing centre in Ontario.
A positive rapid antigen test, PCR or rapid molecular test is required as part of the assessment for antiviral treatment. Rapid antigen tests remain available for pick up at no charge from over 3,000 retail locations in the province. Clinical assessment centres continue to be available to assess and test patients as well as to prescribe and dispense antivirals.
Filling Your Prescription
A list of pharmacies that are dispensing Paxlovid will be available at Ontario.ca/antivirals as of Wednesday, April 13