A new COVID-19 testing site will open Thursday in Winkler.

The drive-thru location, at 485 George Ave., will operate Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 8 p.m., and Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The province says initially, this site will be on a first-come, first-serve basis and will have capacity for up to 120 tests per day.

Public health is reminding Manitobans that only those experiencing COVID-19 symptoms should go for testing, adding individuals with symptoms are asked to seek testing as soon as possible once symptoms are present.

Employers are asked to only send employees for testing if they have symptoms or if testing has been recommended by public health officials.

The online assessment tool can be found at https://sharedhealthmb.ca/covid19/screening-tool/. A list of COVID-19 symptoms can be found at www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/updates/about.html#collapse4