Public Health mobile units provide COVID

May 09, 2023

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 next week:

CENTRAL ZONE

Cobequid Community Health Centre40 Freer Ln., Lower SackvilleSaturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4 from 9 a.m. - 4:20 p.m.Mobile Primary Care clinic also on site

EASTERN ZONE

Fortress Senior Citizens Club11 Mitchell St., LouisbourgSaturday, June 3 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.Offering rapid test pick-up.Booked appointments and PCR tests not available.

Mabou Parish Hall11538 NS Trunk 19, MabouSunday, June 4 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Judique Community Centre5473 Trunk 19, JudiqueThursday, June 8 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination (Pfizer Bivalent, Ages 12+)

NORTHERN ZONE

Elmsdale Legion850 Hwy. 2, ElmsdaleMonday, June 5 from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination (Pfizer Bivalent, Ages 12+)

River John Legion2506 River John Station Rd., River JohnTuesday, June 6 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.Offering rapid test pick-up.Booked appointments and PCR tests not available.

Royal Canadian Legion130 Veterans Dr., PictouWednesday, June 7 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Please note:

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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