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ELMSDALE\/DUTCH SETTLEMENT:<\/strong> Public Health’s Mobile Units will be visiting the area this weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The mobile units will be here to offer free PCR COVID-19 testing to all ages. The PCR swish and gargle test will be on site for ages 4 to 18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Testing is free and available to anyone who: <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 is experiencing symptoms <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 has no symptoms (asymptomatic) <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 has been to a potential exposure site, or <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 is a close contact of a positive case of COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Public Health Mobile Unit will be available for booked appointments and drop-ins at the following locations: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Royal Canadian Legion Branch 48 (850 Hwy. 2, Elsmdale) Saturday, Nov. 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Drop-in and booked appointments <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Dutch Settlement Elementary School (990 Hwy. 277) Sunday, Nov. 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Drop-in and booked appointments<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrtotate group=”2″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”146″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n To book a COVID-19 test, please visit https:\/\/covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca\/en<\/a> or call 811. Drop-ins are based on availability. <\/em>Please bring your ID and health card if you have one. <\/strong> To see all the upcoming Public Health Mobile Unit locations visit: https:\/\/www.nshealth.ca\/visit-covid-19-testing-site<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”127″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate group=”7″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n Important notes when visiting the mobile unit: <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Unless you have symptoms, you do not<\/strong> need to self-isolate while you wait for your results, unless directly advised by Public Health to isolate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 The testing method is standard PCR swab or Swish and Gargle for children and youth. Preparation is required for gargle testing. View instructions<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 Please bring your health card with you, if you have one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7 When testing is offered outside, please dress accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n