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Updates to notifications issued on December 7 and 8, plus NEW potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central and Eastern Zones and on two flights
Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central and Eastern Zones and on two flights. There are also corrections to the notifications issued on December 7 and 8. 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 the following locations on the named dates and times, you are required to follow the instructions in this table for a COVID-19 Precaution Notification based on your vaccination status.
· Black Sheep Restaurant – Brewery Market (1496 Lower Water Street, Halifax) on November 30 between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 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, December 14.
· Royal Bank (50 Tacoma Drive, Dartmouth) on December 3 between 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 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, December 17.
· Ela! Greek Taverna Restaurant (215 Chain Lake Drive, Halifax) on December 4 between 10:30 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, December 18.
· Swiss Chalet – Dartmouth Crossing (16 Foulis Row, Dartmouth) on December 4 between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 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, December 18.
· Montana’s BBQ & Bar – Dartmouth Crossing (101 Shubie Drive, Dartmouth) on December 4 between 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 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, December 18.
· Smitty’s (1490 Cathedral Lane, Halifax) on December 5 between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 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, December 19.
· Shubie Park – Christmas Tree Lighting Event (54 Locks Road, Dartmouth) on December 5 between 4:15 p.m. and 7:00 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, December 19.
· Salvatore’s Pizzaiolo Trattoria (5541 Young Street, Halifax) on December 7 between 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 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, December 21.
· Tim Horton’s (34 Main Street, Antigonish) on December 2 between 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 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, December 16.
· Tall and Small Cafe (342 Main Street, Antigonish) on:
o December 3 between 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
o December 4 between 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
o December 6 between 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named dates may develop symptoms up to, and including, December 20.
· Townhouse Restaurant (76 College St., Antigonish) on:
o December 3 between 3:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
o December 4 between 4:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named dates may develop symptoms up to, and including, December 18.
· Justamere Café & Bakery (137 Church St., Antigonish) on:
o December 3 between 5:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
o *UPDATE to end time: December 4 between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named dates may develop symptoms up to, and including, December 18.
· Candid Brewery Company (88 College Street, Antigonish) on:
o December 3 between 9:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
o December 4 between 6:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named dates may develop symptoms up to, and including, December 18.
· Spindrift Oak Manor (271 Main Street, Antigonish) on:
o December 3 between 10:30 p.m. and midnight.
o December 4 between 11:00 p.m. and midnight.
It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named dates may develop symptoms up to, and including, December 18.
· The Waffle Bus Stop (18 College Street, Antigonish) on December 4 between 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 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, December 18.
· St. Francis Xavier University – Charles V. Keating Centre on December 4:
o Fall Convocation between 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
o Convocation Dinner between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 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, December 18.
· Gabrieau’s Bistro (350 Main Street, Antigonish) on December 4 between 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 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, December 18.
· Coldstream Clear Distillery (25 James Street, Antigonish) on December 4 between 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 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, December 18.
· A&W (54 James Street, Antigonish) on December 4 between 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 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, December 18.
· *UPDATE to end time: Boston Pizza (133 Church Street, Antigonish) on December 4 between 6:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named dates may develop symptoms up to, and including, December 18.
· Kent Building Supplies (35 Market Street, Antigonish) on December 5 between 11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named dates may develop symptoms up to, and including, December 19.
· Maritime Bus – from Antigonish to Halifax Airport on December 5 between 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. (bus departed Antigonish at 11:30 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, December 19.
· Tim Horton’s (45 James Street, Antigonish) on December 5 between 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 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, December 19.
· Snow Queen Restaurant (21 James Street, Antigonish) on December 5 between 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 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, December 19.
· St. Francis Xavier University – Student Union Building (fourth floor) on December 5 between 3:30 p.m. and 7:00 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, December 19.
· Canadian Tire – Antigonish Market Square (133 Church Street, Antigonish) on December 5 between 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named dates may develop symptoms up to, and including, December 19.
· St. Francis Xavier University – Angus L. Macdonald Library on:
o November 30 between 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Third Floor – across from the “Harry Potter” Room
o December 2 between 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Third Floor – across from the “Harry Potter” Room
o December 5 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Third Floor – across from the “Harry Potter” Room
o December 5 between 6:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. First Floor Computer Lab
o December 6 between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. (noon) and/or 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named dates may develop symptoms up to, and including, December 19.
· Miller’s Restaurant (717 Reeves Street, Port Hawkesbury) on December 5 between 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 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, December 19.
COVID EXPOSURE NOTIFICATION (the public has had close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19)
If you were on the following flights in the specified rows and seats or were present at the following locations on the named dates and times, you are required to follow the instructions in this table for a COVID-19 Exposure Notification based on your vaccination status.
· Air Canada 602 travelling on December 4 from Toronto (7:00 a.m.) to Halifax (10:02 a.m.). Passengers in rows 21 to 27, 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, December 18.
· Air Canada 8106 travelling on December 5 from Montreal (7:15 p.m.) to Halifax (9:45 p.m.). Passengers in rows 16 to 22, 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, December 19.
· St. Francis Xavier University – Golden Inn Pub on December 1 between 8:30 p.m. and midnight. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, December 15.
· Piper’s Pub (33 College Street, Antigonish) on:
o December 1 between midnight and 1:30 a.m. (December 2).
o *UPDATE to end time: December 2 between 8:30 p.m. and midnight.
o December 3 between 11:00 p.m. and 2:30 a.m. (December 4)
It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named dates may develop symptoms up to, and including, December 18.
· St. Francis Xavier University – Student Union Building (party) on December 3 between 8:30 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. (December 4). It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, December 18.
· Kenny’s Pizza (30 College Street, Antigonish) on:
o December 4 between 1:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m.
o December 5 between 1:30 a.m. and 3:00 a.m.
It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named dates may develop symptoms up to, and including, December 19.
It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named dates may develop symptoms up to, and including, December 18.
· Antigonish Arena – Rink (30 James Street, Antigonish) on:
o December 4 between 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
o December 5 between 2:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named dates may develop symptoms up to, and including, December 19.
· *UPDATE to end time: Candid Brewery Company (88 College Street, Antigonish) on December 4 between 9:00 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, December 18.
· GoodLife Fitness (26 College Street, Antigonish) on December 5 between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named dates may develop symptoms up to, and including, December 19.
· Highland Curling Club (3916 NS-316, Saint Andrews) on December 5 between 6:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named dates may develop symptoms up to, and including, December 19.
Government site for the school cases:
For those for whom testing is recommended or required, please 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 must follow the provincial travel regulations based on vaccination status. View details at: https://novascotia.ca/reopening-plan/phase-five/
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.
