Trillium Health Partners (THP) is planning to open a third novel coronavirus (COVID-19) assessment centre in Mississauga.

The third screening and testing centre for the virus is slated to be the second at THP's Credit Valley Hospital.

Michelle DiEmanuele, president and CEO of THP, told Mississauga city council about plans for the third centre at the Thursday, March 19 COVID-19 emergency meeting.

A spokesperson from THP also confirmed the plans in an email to The Mississauga News and said more details will be forthcoming.

At Thursday's meeting, DiEmanuele said THP had tested 1,921 individuals for COVID-19.

There were 19 positive cases, she said, which includes some results from Toronto.

As of Friday, March 20 at 10 a.m., Peel Public Health reported 34 COVID-19 cases in the region, with 15 located in Mississauga and 16 in Brampton.

THP opened two dedicated COVID-19 centres as part of the first six that opened in Ontario. Peel Memorial Centre in Brampton opened an assessment centre for novel coronavirus on March 12.

The hours of operations at THP's existing centres at Mississauga Hospital and Credit Valley Hospital are 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

THP has advised those who believe they could have symptoms of COVID-19 to call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700 for a referral prior to visiting an assessment centre.