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MOUNT UNIACKE: Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 in the Central Zone.
Anyone who worked at or visited the following locations on the specified dates and times should immediately visit covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/ 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.
If you have symptoms of COVID-19 you are required to self-isolate while you wait for your test result. If you do not have any symptoms of COVID-19 you do not need to self-isolate while you wait for your test result.
Regardless of whether or not you have COVID-19 symptoms, those present at the following location on the named dates and times are required to self-isolate while waiting for their test result.
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If you get a negative result, you do not need to keep self-isolating. If you get a positive result, you will be contacted by Public Health about what to do next.
· Mount Uniacke Pub and Eatery (125 Highway 1, Mount Uniacke) on March 13 between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 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, March 27.
· *Reminder* Mount Uniacke Pub and Eatery (125 Highway 1, Mount Uniacke) on March 12 between 6:30 p.m. and 10:30 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, March 26.
As a result of recent potential exposures in the Mount Uniacke area, Public Health’s Mobile Unit will be offering community-based COVID-19 testing in Mount Uniacke.
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The Public Health Mobile Unit will be available for drop-in and pre-booked appointments at the following location:
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 165 (18 Veterans Lane, Mount Uniacke)·
Friday, March 19 between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. ·
Saturday, March 20 and Sunday, March 21 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Community members are encouraged to pre-book their testing appointments at the Mobile Unit by completing the self-assessment online at https://www.nshealth.ca/coronavirustesting. If you don’t have access to the internet, call 811. Drop-in testing is based on capacity. It is recommended that you pre-book your appointment online.
Important notes when visiting the Mobile Unit:
· If you have symptoms of COVID-19 or if Public Health asked you to self-isolate, you need to self-isolate while you wait for your test result. Otherwise, you do not need to self-isolate while you wait for your test result.
· The testing method is standard PCR swab or Swish and Gargle for children up to age 18. Preparation is required for gargle testing. View instructions.
· Please bring your health card with you, if you have one.
· You may have to wait in line outside; please dress accordingly.
· If, in the past 48 hours, you have had or are currently experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, you can still get tested at the Mobile Unit, however, you must book your appointment so our team knows when to expect you.
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Do not come to the Mobile Unit if you have:
- travelled outside of NS and PEI in the last 14 days
- been identified by Public Health that you are a close contact of a confirmed case of COVID-19
Anyone in Nova Scotia can book an appointment at any of the 28 testing sites across the province by doing a self-assessment online (https://covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/en) or by calling 811.
If, in the past 48 hours, you have had or are currently experiencing the following symptoms, visit https://covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/en to do a self-assessment or call 811:
- fever or cough (new or worsening)
OR
- any of the following symptoms (new or worsening):
- sore throat
- runny nose
- headache
- shortness of breath
Currently, anyone travelling to Nova Scotia from outside of Nova Scotia or PEI is expected to self-isolate for 14 days after arriving.
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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