PUBLIC SERVICE ADVISORY - Mobile units providing free PCR COVID-19 testing in Western, Central & Northern zones

Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021

The Public Health mobile units are heading to Clementsvale, Bear River, Lower Sackville, Bedford, Stewiacke and Springhill to offer free PCR COVID-19 testing to all ages. The PCR swish and gargle test will be on site for ages 4 to 18. 

Rapid antigen take-home tests will be available for pick-up (supply limited).

Testing is free and available to anyone who:

·     is experiencing symptoms

·     has no symptoms (asymptomatic)

·     has been to a potential exposure site, or 

·     is a close contact of a positive case of COVID-19. 

The Public Health mobile units will be available for booked appointments and drop-ins at the following locations:

WESTERN ZONE

Clementsvale Community Centre (3434 Clementsvale Rd.)

Thursday, Nov. 25, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Drop-in or by appointment.

Bear River Fire Hall (1277 River Rd.)

Friday, Nov. 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Drop-in or by appointment.

CENTRAL ZONE

Sackville Royal Canadian Legion (45 Sackville Cross Rd., Lower Sackville)

Thursday and Friday, Nov. 25 and 26, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Drop-in or by appointment.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 95 (1772 Bedford Hwy., Bedford)

Saturday, Nov. 27, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Drop-in or by appointment.

NORTHERN ZONE

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 70 (299 George St., Stewiacke)

Saturday, Nov. 27, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

By appointment or drop-in.

Dr. Carson & Marion Murray Community Centre (6 Main St., Springhill)

Sunday, Nov. 28, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

By appointment or drop-in.

To book a COVID-19 test, please visit https://covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/en or call 811.

Drop-ins are based on availability. 

Please bring your ID and health card if you have one. 

To see all the upcoming Public Health Mobile Unit locations visit: https://www.nshealth.ca/visit-covid-19-testing-site

Important notes when visiting the mobile unit:

·     You do not need to self-isolate while you wait for your results unless you have symptoms or are directly advised by Public Health to isolate. 

·     The testing method is standard PCR swab or swish and gargle for children and youth. Preparation is required for gargle testing. View instructions.

·     Please bring your health card if you have one.

·     Please dress accordingly when testing is offered outside.

In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures