Nova Scotia Buzz
From Health & Wellness
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Nova Scotia is reporting three new cases of COVID-19 and seven recoveries.
Two cases are in Central Zone and are close contacts of previously reported cases.
The other case is in Eastern Zone and is under investigation. There is limited community spread in Central Zone. Eastern, Northern and Western Zones continue to be closely monitored for community spread.
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From Nova Scotia Health, Public Health
Anyone who worked at or visited the following locations on the specified dates and times should visit covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/ to book a COVID-19 test, regardless of whether or not they have symptoms. You can also call 811 if you don’t have online access, or if you have other symptoms that concern you.
For the following locations, if you do not have any symptoms of COVID-19 you do not need to self-isolate while you wait for your test result. If you have symptoms of COVID-19 you are required to self-isolate while you wait for your test result, as are the other members of your household.
- Giant Tiger (379 Welton Street, Sydney) on:
- June 21 between 12:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
- June 25 between 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named dates may develop symptoms up to, and including, July 9.
- Atlantic Superstore (6139 Quinpool Road, Halifax) on June 24 between 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named dates may develop symptoms up to, and including, July 8.
- Halifax Public Library – North Branch (2285 Gottingen Street, Halifax) on June 26 between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named dates may develop symptoms up to, and including, July 10.
Please note:
Do not go directly to a COVID-19 assessment centre without being directed to do so. Please book an appointment online or call 811 and do not go to a pop-up rapid testing location.
