The Opposition MHA for Exploits district is calling for more COVID testing in his region. Three recent COVID clusters are connected to the Central Newfoundland region including the Baie Verte Peninsula, Twillingate-New World Island and the Bishop’s Falls and Botwood region.
Pleaman Forsey says to date, those who are being asked to get tested for COVID-19 are being told to go to Grand Falls-Windsor, meaning some people who have been potentially exposed to the virus could travel up to 45 minutes to get their test.
Forsey wonders if the lack of testing is related to staffing.
He worries about what that means for the surrounding region should a person have to stop for gas, something to eat or drink or take a bathroom break.
Forsey says testing has to be fast and accessible to help curb the spread of the virus.