Coronavirus | COVID-19
COVID-19 is an infectious disease that affects the respiratory tract. It is caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.
Elderly and vulnerable people are more likely to develop a severe form of the disease. Vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and others.
Symptoms and screening
If you have symptoms:
Take steps to limit the transmission of infectious respiratory diseases
PCR screening test: Certain priority clients have the opportunity to be tested free of charge at one of the screening centres (DSCs) in Estrie.
Rapid testing: Rapid tests are available to anyone at our local community service center or at our testing and vaccination centers during business hours.
See the screening criteria and locations >
Take Part in Research
CANVAS COVID | Étude sur la sécurité des vaccins (French)
For people who have received the COVID-19 vaccine and wish to contribute to research.
Details and registration
Tel. : 819-820-6855
E-mail: infovaccination-fmss@usherbrooke.ca
Information and Tools
- Pour la communauté interne du CIUSSS de l'Estrie - CHUS (French) - employees, doctor, etc.
- Partners and suppliers (French) - community agencies, schools, etc.