Public Health Mobile Units providing PCR COVID-19 testing in Dartmouth and Halifax

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The Public Health Mobile Units will be in Dartmouth and Halifax this week and next to offer free PCR COVID-19 testing to all ages. This includes the swish and gargle test for ages 4 to 18.

Testing is 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.​

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The Public Health Mobile Unit will be available for booked appointments or drop-ins at the following locations:

·​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Cole Harbour Place (51 Forest Hills Pkwy, Dartmouth)

Thursday and Friday Oct. 7 and 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

·​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Cedar Event Centre (111 Clayton Park Dr., Halifax)

Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Oct. 8, 9, 10 and 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

Drop-in availability based on capacity.

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

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Important notes when visiting the mobile unit:

·​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Unless you have symptoms, you do not need to self-isolate while you wait for your results, unless 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 with you, if you have one.

·​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ When testing is offered outside, please dress accordingly.

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