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From Nova Scotia Health
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*CORRECTED DATE* Pictou County Wellness Centre (2-2756 Westville Rd., New Glasgow) on April 18 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, May 2.
*CORRECTED DATE* Subway (22 Pictou Rd., Truro) on April 20 from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, May 4.
Anyone who worked at or visited the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre (606 Reeves St, Port Hawkesbury) on April 18 between noon and 6 p.m. should immediately visit covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/ to book a COVID-19 test, regardless of whether or not they have COVID-19 symptoms. You can also call 811 if you don’t have online access or if you have other symptoms that concern you.
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. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, May 2.
From Nova Scotia Health Public Health
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Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at various locations across the province in all four zones. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures.
Please note:
Based on a decision made by the Medical Officers of Health, Public Health is now only issuing public potential exposure notifications in the Central Zone for locations where Public Health recommends people self-isolate and get tested. This means we will no longer be issuing notifications for low risk locations in Central Zone, such as a retail or grocery stores. Given the risk of community transmission in the Central Zone, everyone should consider getting tested for COVID-19, not just those present at specific exposure locations. Public Health strongly encourages all Nova Scotians to get tested for COVID-19 and follow Public Health restrictions. We are increasing testing capacity to respond to the rising demand and plan to open an additional primary assessment centre this weekend at the Dartmouth Sportsplex.
Public Health takes this work very seriously. Containing and managing this disease – and protecting the health of Nova Scotians – is our priority and focus. Any decision is made carefully in consideration of the risk posed to the community. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and support in slowing the spread of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia.
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FROM NS HEALTH VIA TWITTER – CORRECTION: Those present at the Pictou County Wellness Centre or Truro Superstore (Elm St.) do NOT need to self isolate as originally noted but should book a COVID test. Sorry for any unnecessary anxiety this may have caused
Anyone who worked at or visited the following locations on the specified dates and times should immediately self-isolate and visit covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/ to book a COVID-19 test, regardless of whether or not they have COVID-19 symptoms. You can also call 811 if you don’t have online access or if you have other symptoms that concern you.
· Pictou County Wellness Centre (2-2756 Westville Rd., New Glasgow) on April 18 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, April 25.
· Superstore (46 Elm St., Truro) on April 20 from 11:00 a.m.. to 12:45p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, May 4.
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Regardless of whether or not you have COVID-19 symptoms, those present at the following locations on the named dates and times are required to self-isolate while waiting for their test result. If you get a negative result, you do not need to keep self-isolating. If you get a positive result, you will be contacted by Public Health about what to do next.
· Get Air Nova Scotia trampoline park (612 Windmill Rd., Dartmouth) on April 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, May 1.
· The Head Shoppe (21 Micmac Blvd, Dartmouth) on April 17 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, May 1.
· KOR-B-Q Korean Grill (278 Lacewood Dr., Halifax) on April 17 from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, May 1.
· Maritime Hobbies and Crafts Ltd. (1521 Grafton Street, Halifax) on April 17 from 1:55 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, May 1.
· Buta Ramen (5190 Morris St., Halifax) on April 18 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, May 2.
· Athens Restaurant (6273 Quinpool Rd., Halifax) on April 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, May 2.
· Turkuaz Restaurant (827 Bedford Hwy. #102A, Halifax) on April 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, May 2.
· The Brown Hound (2394 Agricola St., Halifax) on April 18 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, May 2.
· Goodlife Fitness (1903 Barrington St., Halifax) on April 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, May 3.
· Smitty’s Restaurant (107 Main St. Dartmouth) on April 19 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, May 3.
· Best Western Plus (527 Highway 10, Bridgewater) on April 19 between 11 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, May 3.
· Tim Hortons (Scotia Square, 5201 Duke St., Halifax) on April 19, 20, 21, 22 between 7 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, May 6.
· Los Toros Autentico Espanol (5075 George St. Halifax) on April 20 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, May 4.
· Lion’s Head Tavern (3085 Robie St, Halifax) on April 21 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, May 5.
· Mama Gratti’s (1701 Hollis St., Halifax) on April 22 between noon and 1:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, May 6.
· Subway (22 Pictou Rd., Truro) on April 23 from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, May 7.
Various Halifax Transit bus routes:
- Route 7 Robie travelling from Gottingen St. to Barrington St. on April 13, 14 and 16 between 7:10 a.m. and 8:20 a.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, April 30.
- Route 29 Point Pleasant Park via Barrington St. on April 13, 14 and 16 between 7:20 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, April 30.
- Route 29 Bayers Road Centre via Mumford on April 13, 14 and 16 between 3:10 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, April 30.
- Route 10 Westphal via Mic Mac Mall on April 13, 14 and 16 between 3:20 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, April 30.
- Route 41 Bridge Terminal on April 13, 14 and 16 between 3:20 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, April 30.
- Route 61 Auburn/North Preston going towards North Preston on April 17 between 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, May 1.
- Route 85 Millwood towards Downsview Plaza on April 19 between 7:15 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, May 3.
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Regardless of whether or not you have COVID-19 symptoms, those present at the following locations on the named dates and times are required to self-isolate, get tested and continue self-isolating for 14 days, even with a negative test result.
· Goodlife Fitness (202 Brownlow Ave, Dartmouth) on April 9, 15 and 16 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. each day. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, April 30.
· Golden Age Social Centre Society (212 Herring Cove Rd., Halifax) on April 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, May 1.
· Goodlife Fitness (720 Sackville Dr., Lower Sackville) on April 19 from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, May 3.
· Strada Health and Fitness (827 Bedford Highway) on April 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, May 4.
Please remember:
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.
Currently, anyone who traveled outside of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island or Newfoundland and Labrador is expected to self-isolate alone for 14 days after arriving. If a person returning from non-essential travel outside of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island or Newfoundland and Labrador is unable to isolate alone, then everyone in the home where they are isolating will have to self-isolate as well.
When Nova Scotia Health Public Health makes a public notification it is not in any way a reflection on the behaviour or activities of those named in the notification.
