{"id":16461,"date":"2020-08-30T19:00:06","date_gmt":"2020-08-30T22:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=16461"},"modified":"2020-08-30T19:00:06","modified_gmt":"2020-08-30T22:00:06","slug":"potential-covid19-exposure-in-taxi-from-halifax-airport-nsha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=16461","title":{"rendered":"Potential COVID19 exposure in taxi from Halifax Airport: NSHA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;79&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>HALIFAX AIRPORT:<\/strong> Nova Scotia Health is advising of a potential exposure to COVID-19 on <strong>August 24, 2020 between 6-7 pm<\/strong>. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The advisory is related to an individual(s) who accessed a cab departing the Halifax International Airport on August 24 between 6-7 pm, travelling to a residence in Halifax. This individual(s) were asymptomatic at the time. The advisory is being issued out of an abundance of caution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, Nova Scotia Health is directly contacting anyone else known to be a close contact of the person(s) confirmed to have COVID-19. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is anticipated that anyone exposed may develop symptoms up to and including September 8, 2020. Individuals that may have been exposed during this period should self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;31&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;34&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>COVID-19 symptoms include:&nbsp; &nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fever (chills, sweats, etc.) \u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cough (new or worsening) \u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sore throat \u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Headache \u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shortness of breath \u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Muscle aches \u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sneezing \u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nasal congestion or runny nose \u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hoarse voice \u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diarrhea \u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unusual fatigue \u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss of sense of smell or taste \u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Red, purple or blueish lesions, on the feet, toes or fingers without clear cause &nbsp; If you have any COVID-19 symptoms: &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Call 811 for assessment and identify that you were at this location. Please self-isolate until you receive 811 advice on next steps.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Do not go directly to a COVID-19 assessment centre without being directed to do so by 811.<\/li><li><\/li><li>When Nova Scotia Health makes a public notification it is not in any way a reflection on the behavior or activities of those named in the notification.&nbsp; &nbsp; Anyone travelling to Nova Scotia from outside of the Atlantic Provinces is expected to self-isolate for 14 days after arriving.<\/li><li><\/li><li>Full details on travelling to Nova Scotia are available at <a href=\"http:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001YKOTgUhtv9i884RZbWDeRUnJlwDD3381EBAp5WTZMtEUqBCTGQY3WWdbq7a7cp4qG5mO3GcHua9MhamZQKnk_Bm9gxxJ0_9Hdf_8RMZRTQ242NtnaiC0_vIpXbn_3uclB-M7cS6F_ZBZqF5VJRAFpC5WhVeJfSfU&amp;c=hlg2rKpMx1NcQMAftqYQeJtCRPlkJyFmDbv7jyP_tEJFjF2_J5f9wg==&amp;ch=GFsNPUzfreB5YXPmb-hWmi0liRHNkwMyklW4ZXf7DlJJv4DYA2jB7A==\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">novascotia.ca\/coronavirus<\/a>. &nbsp; 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 <a href=\"http:\/\/novascotia.ca\/coronavirus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">novascotia.ca\/coronavirus<\/a>.<\/li><li>[adrotate banner=&#8221;81&#8243;]<\/li><li>[adrotate group=&#8221;6&#8243;]<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HALIFAX AIRPORT: Nova Scotia Health is advising of a potential exposure to COVID-19 on August 24, 2020 between 6-7 pm. &nbsp; The advisory is related to an individual(s) who accessed a cab departing the Halifax International Airport on August 24 between 6-7 pm, travelling to a residence in Halifax. 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