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Potential exposure to COVID-19 at various Halifax locations
Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at the following Halifax locations:
- The Pint Public House (1575 Argyle St., Halifax) on Nov. 13 between 10 p.m. and 12 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, Nov. 27.
- Julep Kitchen & Cocktails (1684 Barrington St., Halifax) on Nov. 13 between 5:45 p.m. and 10:30 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, Nov. 27.
- Durty Nelly’s (1645 Argyle St., Halifax) on Nov. 17 between 5 p.m. and 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, Dec. 1.
- Freeman’s Little New York (1726 Grafton St., Halifax) on Nov. 17 between 7:30 p.m. and 11 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, Dec. 1.
Anyone who visited these locations on the specified date and time is asked to immediately contact 811 to arrange for COVID-19 testing, regardless of whether or not they have COVID-19 symptoms.
Visit covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/ to do a self-assessment if in the past 48 hours you have had or you are currently experiencing:
- fever or cough (new or worsening)
OR
- two or more of the following symptoms (new or worsening):
- sore throat
- runny nose
- headache
- shortness of breath
You can also call 811 if you don’t have online access or if you have other symptoms that concern you.
Please remember:
- self-isolate until you receive 811 advice on next steps
- do not go directly to a COVID-19 assessment centre without being directed to do so by 811
Currently, anyone travelling to Nova Scotia from outside of the Atlantic Provinces is expected to self-isolate alone for 14 days after arriving. Effective Nov. 9, if a person travelling for non-essential reasons enters Nova Scotia from outside Atlantic Canada, then everyone in the home where they are self-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.
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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