{"id":34981,"date":"2023-03-10T14:43:40","date_gmt":"2023-03-10T18:43:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=34981"},"modified":"2023-03-10T14:43:40","modified_gmt":"2023-03-10T18:43:40","slug":"mobile-units-providing-additional-covid-19-testing-across-n-s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=34981","title":{"rendered":"Mobile units providing additional COVID-19 testing across N.S."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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LOWER SACKVILLE<\/strong>: In an effort to ensure all Nova Scotians have access to COVID-19 testing as needed, the Public Health Mobile Units (PHMU) will be offering testing in the communities listed below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All upcoming PHMU clinics can be found online at https:\/\/www.nshealth.ca\/PHMU<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you do not have symptoms, you are welcome to drop in to a PHMU clinic to pick up a box of rapid test kits. Nova Scotians are encouraged to have rapid tests on hand in case symptoms develop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have symptoms, PHMU conducts on-site PCR testing and provides rapid test pick-up, with or without an appointment \u2013 drop-ins are welcome. You can also book a testing appointment at a PHMU clinic in your area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To do so, please complete the online assessment at https:\/\/covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca\/en<\/a>. You can also book an appointment by calling 811.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please complete the Report and Support screening form if you are booking a PCR test or have a positive rapid test – https:\/\/www.nshealth.ca\/reportandsupport<\/a>. You can also complete the form by calling 1-833-797-7772.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Public Health Mobile Unit has added the following locations for the coming week:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CENTRAL ZONE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cobequid Community Health Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

40 Freer Ln., Lower Sackville<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, March 11 from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday, March 12 from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mobile Primary Care clinic also on site<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tantallon Public Library<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3646 Hammonds Plains Rd., Upper Tantallon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday, March 13 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fisherman’s Cove Heritage Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 Government Wharf Rd., Eastern Passage<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, March 14 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black Point Community Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

8579 St Margaret\u2019s Bay Rd., Black Point<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, March 17 from 1 – 6 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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EASTERN ZONE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spanish River Community Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1842 Kings Rd., Sydney<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, March 11 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bold Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

490 Chebucto St., Baddeck<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday, March 12 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NORTHERN ZONE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elmsdale Legion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

850 Hwy. 2, Elmsdale<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday, March 13 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maitland Fire Department<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

8802 Hwy. 215, Maitland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, March 14 from 12 – 5 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WESTERN ZONE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weekly PHMU Clinic:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

COVID Testing Centre – Roseway Hospital<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1606 Lake Rd., Shelburne<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every Wednesday from 11 a.m. \u2013 3 p.m.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emera Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

50 Queens Place Dr., Liverpool<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, March 11 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mahone Bay Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

45 School St., Mahone Bay<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, March 15 from 1 – 6 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wolfville & District Lions Club<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

36 Elm Ave., Wolfville<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, March 16 from 1 – 6 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Please note:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7       Testing is free and available to all ages that meet eligibility requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7       Please bring your health card with you, if you have one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7       When picking up test kits for someone else by appointment, including children, please ensure the appointment is made in their name, and you have their physical health card to present at pick-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00b7       Public Health Mobile Unit clinics are subject to weather conditions. Clinics may be cancelled due to weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7       Although often located in community spaces, Public Health Mobile Unit clinics are healthcare environments, and therefore masks are required for the safety of staff and visitors. Masks will be provided upon entry to the clinic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Up to date information about COVID-19 is available at\u00a0novascotia.ca\/coronavirus<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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