Public Health mobile units providing additional COVID-19 testing across the province
Access to COVID-19 testing remains widely available in Nova Scotia. 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. All upcoming PHMU clinics can be found online at https://www.nshealth.ca/PHMU.
Some PHMU clinics also offer COVID-19 vaccination – please check the list below to see if this applies to a clinic in your community. You are encouraged to check your eligibility for a COVID-19 vaccine online: https://www.nshealth.ca/coronavirusvaccine
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.
If you have symptoms, PHMU conducts on-site PCR testing and provides rapid test pick-up, with or without an appointment – drop-ins are welcome. You can also book a testing appointment at a PHMU clinic in your area. To do so, please complete the online assessment at https://covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/en. You can also book an appointment by calling 811.
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. You can also complete the form by calling 1-833-797-7772.
The Public Health mobile unit has added the following clinics for the coming week:
CENTRAL ZONE
Cobequid Community Health Centre
40 Freer Ln., Lower Sackville
Saturday, May 13 from 9 a.m. - 4:20 p.m.
Sunday, May 14 from 9 a.m. - 4:20 p.m.
Mobile Primary Care clinic also on site
Ketch Harbour Community Hall
964 Ketch Harbour Rd., Duncan’s Cove
Tuesday, May 16 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fairview Legion
50 Hillcrest St., Fairview
Friday, May 19 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
St. Margaret's Centre
12 Westwood Blvd., Upper Tantallon
Friday, May 19 from 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination (Pfizer Bivalent, Ages 12+)
EASTERN ZONE
Lakeside Community Hall
8598 West Bay Highway, St. Peter's
Monday, May 15 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Port Morien Legion
2832 NS-255, Port Morien
Tuesday, May 16 from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination (Pfizer Bivalent, Ages 12+)
Holy Family Parish Hall
899 Main St., Sydney Mines
Wednesday, May 17 from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination (Pfizer Bivalent, Ages 12+)
WESTERN ZONE
Louis Millett Community Complex
9489 Commercial St., New Minas
Monday, May 15 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination (Pfizer Bivalent, Ages 12+)
North Queens Fire Department
9793 NS Trunk 8, Caledonia
Tuesday, May 16 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination (Pfizer Bivalent, Ages 12+)
Meteghan Fire Department
31 Meteghan Conn., Meteghan
Wednesday, May 17 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Please note:
Testing is free and available to all who meet eligibility requirements.
Please bring your health card, if you have one.
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.
You may have to wait in line outside; please dress accordingly.
Public Health mobile unit clinics are subject to weather conditions. Clinics may be cancelled due to weather.
Although often located in community spaces, Public Health mobile unit clinics are health care environments, and therefore masks are required for the safety of staff and visitors. Masks will be provided upon entry to the clinic.
Public Health mobile units offer COVID-19 support only. For primary care needs, visit www.nshealth.ca/mobileprimarycare.
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. Up to date information about COVID-19 is available at novascotia.ca/coronavirus.
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