Nova Scotia Health advising of potential COVID-19 exposure in taxi from Halifax International Airport

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Nova Scotia Health is advising of a potential exposure to COVID-19 on August 24, 2020 between 6-7 pm.

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The advisory is related to an individual(s) who accessed a cab departing the Halifax International Airport on August 24 between 6-7 pm, travelling to a residence in Halifax. This individual(s) were asymptomatic at the time. The advisory is being issued out of an abundance of caution.

In addition, Nova Scotia Health is directly contacting anyone else known to be a close contact of the person(s) confirmed to have COVID-19.​

It is anticipated that anyone exposed may develop symptoms up to and including September 8, 2020.

Individuals that may have been exposed during this period should self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19.​

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COVID-19 symptoms include:​

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·​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Fever (chills, sweats, etc.)

·​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Cough (new or worsening)

·​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Sore throat

·​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Headache

·​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Shortness of breath

·​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Muscle aches

·​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Sneezing

·​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Nasal congestion or runny nose

·​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Hoarse voice

·​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Diarrhea

·​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Unusual fatigue

·​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Loss of sense of smell or taste

·​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Red, purple or blueish lesions, on the feet, toes or fingers without clear cause

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If you have any COVID-19 symptoms:

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When Nova Scotia Health makes a public notification it is not in any way a reflection on the behavior or activities of those named in the notification.​

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Anyone travelling to Nova Scotia from outside of the Atlantic Provinces is expected to self-isolate for 14 days after arriving. Full details on travelling to Nova Scotia are available at novascotia.ca/coronavirus.

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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.