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Potential exposures to COVID-19 at various locations in Central Zone and two flights
Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at various locations in Central Zone and two Air Canada flights. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures.
As Nova Scotia moves into a stage of living with COVID-19 as we go about our daily activities, there will be changes in how Public Health communicates COVID-19 public exposures. We will no longer be issuing exposures based on the risk levels of low, moderate, or high. We will be issuing COVID precaution notifications and COVID exposure notifications, where your self-isolation and testing requirements will be based on your vaccination status. You can find this information in this table.
COVID PRECAUTION NOTIFICATION (there has been a potential exposure of minimal risk to the public)
If you were present at any of the following locations on the named dates and times for at least 15 minutes, you are required to follow the instructions in this table for a COVID-19 Precaution Notification based on your vaccination status.
· Sunnyside Restaurant (1552 Bedford Highway, Bedford) on September 9 between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 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, September 23.
· Moxie’s Grill and Bar (1610 Argyle Street, Halifax) on September 10 between 10:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. on September 11. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, September 25.
· Bitter End Martini Bar and Restaurant (1572 Argyle Street, Halifax) on:
o September 13 between 3:30 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. on September 14.
o September 15 between 3:30 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. on September 16.
It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, September 30.
· Julep Kitchen & Cocktails (1684 Barrington Street, Halifax) on September 14 between 9:00 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, September 28.
· Antojos Tacos + Tequila (1667 Argyle Street, Halifax) on September 14 between 8:30 p.m. and 11:00 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, September 28.
· Durty Nelly’s (1645 Argyle Street, Halifax) on September 14 between 10:30 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. on September 15 It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the
named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, September 29.
COVID EXPOSURE NOTIFICATION (the public has had close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19)
If you were present at any of the following locations on the named dates and times for at least 15 minutes, or were on the following flights in the specified rows and seats, you are required to follow the instructions in this table for a COVID-19 Exposure Notification based on your vaccination status.
· The Den Nightclub (2182 Gottingen Street, Halifax) on September 10 between 11:30 p.m. and 2:30 a.m. on September 11. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, September 25.
· Air Canada 668 travelling on September 8 from Montreal (8:20 p.m.) to Halifax (10:40 p.m.) Passengers in rows 27-33, seats C, D, E and F. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus on this flight on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, September 22.
· Air Canada 610 travelling on September 15 from Toronto (2:30 p.m.) to Halifax (5:40 p.m.) Passengers in rows 1-3, seats A, C and D. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus on this flight on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, September 29.
For those who require testing, book your COVID-19 test at https://covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/en or call 811 if you don’t have online access or if you have other symptoms that concern you. When booking your test online, please select the reason for testing as: I was at one of the exposure sites at the date and time identified in a recent Public Health public service announcement or letter where testing was recommended. Please get tested at a COVID-19 testing centre or public health mobile unit; do not go to a pop-up rapid testing location.
Anyone who is travelling within Canada into Nova Scotia, from outside of Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador, must follow the provincial travel regulations based on vaccination status. View details at: https://novascotia.ca/reopening-plan/phase-four/
Anyone who is traveling from outside of Canada into Nova Scotia must follow the federal travel regulations based on vaccination status. View details at: https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid#f
If you are not fully vaccinated, please visit https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/book-your-vaccination-appointment/ or call 1-833-797-7772.
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.