Public Health mobile units providing additional COVID-19 testing in all zones
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, April 15 from 9 a.m. - 4:20 p.m.
Sunday, April 16 from 9 a.m. - 4:20 p.m.
Mobile Primary Care clinic also on site
Lakeside Fire Hall
26 Myra Rd., Timberlea
Tuesday, April 18 from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Windsor Curling Club
174 Gray St., Windsor
Friday, April 21 from noon - 5 p.m.
EASTERN ZONE
Knights of Columbus - New Waterford
3236 Plummer Ave., New Waterford
Monday, April 17 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Northside East Bay Volunteer Department
310 Eskasoni Rd., Northside East Bay
Tuesday, April 18 from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination
Emera Centre Northside
175 King St., Cape Breton
Wednesday, April 19 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
NORTHERN ZONE
Maitland Fire Department
8802 Highway 215, Maitland
Thursday, April 20 from noon - 5 p.m.
Kennetcook Fire Hall
32 Martin Walsh Rd., Kennetcook
Friday, April 21 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination
WESTERN ZONE
Lunenburg District Fire Department
25 Medway St., Lunenburg
Monday, April 17 from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination
Chester Legion
14 Union St., Chester
Wednesday, April 19 from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination
Kentville Recreation Centre
348 Main St., Kentville
Thursday, April 20 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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