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LOWER SACKVILLE:<\/strong> The Public Health Mobile Unit is heading to Lower Sackville to offer free PCR COVID-19 testing to all ages three times over the next week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0is experiencing symptoms <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0has no symptoms (asymptomatic) <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0has been to a potential exposure site, or <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0is a close contact of a positive case of COVID-19. <\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”31″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”34″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Public Health Mobile Unit will be available for booked appointments and drop-ins at<\/strong> the following location:<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sackville Royal Canadian Legion (45 Sackville Cross Rd., Lower Sackville)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Monday, Nov. 29, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Friday, Dec. 3, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Monday, Dec. 6, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Drop-in or by appointment.<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/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><\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate group=”6″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”92″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please bring your ID and health card if you have one. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n To see all the upcoming Public Health Mobile Unit locations visit: <\/strong>https:\/\/www.nshealth.ca\/visit-covid-19-testing-site<\/a> \u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n Important notes when visiting the mobile unit: <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Unless 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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The 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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Please bring your health card with you, if you have one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0When testing is offered outside, please dress accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n