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ELMSDALE: N.S. Public Health is advising that patrons to the Elmsdale Sobeys on two dates may have been exposed to COVID19.
In a release on Dec. 18, Public health said that anyone present at the following location on the specified date and time is asked to monitor for symptoms of COVID-19:
Sobey’s Elmsdale (269 Hwy 214, Elmsdale) on Dec. 14 between 6:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and Dec. 15 between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 29. ·
One other location was also included in the potential exposure advisory that was issued. That was:
Apple Store – Halifax Shopping Centre (7001 Mumford Rd, Halifax) on Dec. 11 between 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 25.
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In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are now listed at http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures.
Anyone present at the following location on the specified date and time is asked to monitor for symptoms of COVID-19.
Besides these, anyone who was on the following flight in the specified rows/seats is asked to continue to self-isolate and immediately visit https://covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/en to book a COVID-19 test, regardless of whether or not they have COVID-19 symptoms. You can also call 811 if you don’t have online access or if you have other symptoms that concern you.
· Air Canada flight #614 travelling on Dec. 11 from Toronto (1:55 p.m.) to Halifax (5:55 p.m.). Passengers in rows 24 to 30, in seats D, E, F are asked to continue to self-isolate and visit https://covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/en to book a COVID-19 test, regardless of whether or not they have COVID-19 symptoms.
All other passengers on this flight should continue to self-isolate as required and monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus on this flight may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 25.
Please remember: Visit https://covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/en to do a self-assessment if you have had or you are currently experiencing:
- fever or cough (new or worsening)
OR
- two or more of the following symptoms (new or worsening):
- sore throat
- runny nose
- headache
- shortness of breath
Please do not go directly to a COVID-19 assessment centre without being directed to do so and do not go to a pop-up rapid testing location.
Currently, anyone travelling to Nova Scotia from outside of the Atlantic Provinces is expected to self-isolate alone for 14 days after arriving. If a person travelling for non-essential reasons enters Nova Scotia from outside Atlantic Canada, then everyone in the home where they are self-isolating will have to self-isolate as well.
When Nova Scotia Health Public Health makes a public notification it is not in any way a reflection on the behaviour or activities of those named in the notification.
All Nova Scotians are advised to continue monitoring for COVID-19 symptoms and are urged to follow Public Health guidelines on how to access care. Up to date information about COVID-19 is available at novascotia.ca/coronavirus
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