Public Health Mobile Unit
The Public Health Mobile Unit (PHMU) brings COVID-19 services to communities across the province,. The PHMU fleet is staffed by a collaborative team of Public Health nurses, emergency support aides, administrative professionals and drivers. PHMU staff provide on-site PCR testing, distribute rapid test kits, and can help people find answers to their COVID-19 questions.
Public Health Mobile Unit conducts on-site PCR testing and provides rapid test pick-up, with or without an appointment – drop-ins are welcome. You can also book a testing appointment at a PHMU clinic in your area if you have symptoms. To do so, please complete the online assessment at https://covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/en. You can also book an appointment by calling 811.
Please complete the Report and Support screening form if you are booking a PCR test or have a positive rapid test - https://www.nshealth.ca/reportandsupport. You can also complete the form by calling 1-833-797-7772.
Upcoming PHMU Clinics
Central Zone (Halifax Regional Municipality, Eastern Shore and West Hants areas)
Cobequid Community Health Centre
40 Freer Ln., Lower Sackville
Saturday, April 1 from 9 a.m. - 4:20 p.m.
Sunday, April 2 from 9 a.m. - 4:20 p.m.
Mobile Primary Care clinic also on site
Lakeside Fire Hall
26 Myra Rd., Timberlea
Monday, April 3 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Ketch Harbour Community Hall
964 Ketch Harbour Rd., Duncan’s Cove
Tuesday, April 4 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Lawrencetown Community Centre
3657 Lawrencetown Rd., Lawrencetown
Thursday, April 6 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
St. Margaret's Centre
12 Westwood Blvd., Upper Tantallon
Friday, April 7 from 1 - 5 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination
Cobequid Community Health Centre
40 Freer Ln., Lower Sackville
Saturday, April 8 from 9 a.m. - 4:20 p.m.
Sunday, April 9 from 9 a.m. - 4:20 p.m.
Mobile Primary Care clinic also on site
Eastern Zone (Cape Breton, Antigonish and Guysborough areas)
Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre
606 Reeves St., Port Hawkesbury
Friday, March 31 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination
Please note: this clinic has been cancelled due to inclement weather.
Whitney Pier Legion
836 Victoria Rd., Sydney
Friday, March 31 from 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Ingonish Volunteer Fire and Community Hall
35936 Cabot Trail, Ingonish
Monday, April 3 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Club Des Retraites-Cheticamp
Located behind St. Peter’s Church
15108 Main St., Chéticamp
Tuesday, April 4 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Northside East Bay Volunteer Department
310 Eskasoni Rd., Northside East Bay
Wednesday, April 5 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Northern Zone (Colchester County and Municipality of East Hants, Cumberland County and Pictou County)
Maitland Fire Department
8802 Highway 215, Maitland
Saturday, April 1 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Oxford Fire Hall
115 Waverly St., Oxford
Sunday, April 2 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Stewiacke Legion
299 George St., Stewiacke
Monday, April 3 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 60
10778 Durham St., Pugwash
Thursday, April 6 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Rawdon District Volunteer Fire Department
3869 Hwy. 14, Upper Rawdon
Friday, April 7 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Kennetcook Fire Hall
32 Martin Walsh Rd., Kennetcook
Friday, April 21 from 1 - 6 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 60
10778 Durham St., Pugwash
Tuesday, April 25 from 1 - 6 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination
Western Zone (Annapolis Valley, South West and South Shore areas)
Annapolis Royal Fire Hall
5 Saint Anthony St., Annapolis Royal
Friday, March 31 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Middleton Fire Department
49 Church St., Middleton
Friday, March 31 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
New Ross Legion
64 Forties Rd., New Ross
Tuesday, April 4 from 1 - 6 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination
Roseway Hospital COVID Testing Centre
1606 Lake Rd., Shelburne
Wednesday, April 5 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Chester Legion
14 Union St., Chester
Wednesday, April 5 from 1 - 5 p.m.
Lunenburg District Fire Department
25 Medway St., Lunenburg
Monday, April 17 from 1 - 6 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination
Roseway Hospital COVID Testing Centre
1606 Lake Rd., Shelburne
Wednesday, April 19 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Roseway Hospital COVID Testing Centre
1606 Lake Rd., Shelburne
Wednesday, May 3 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Please note:
- Testing is free and available to all ages that meet eligibility requirements.
- Please bring your health card with you, if you have one.
- When picking up test kits for someone else by appointment, including children, please ensure the appointment is made in their name, and you have their physical health card to present at pick-up.
- You may have to wait in line outside; please dress accordingly.
- Public Health Mobile Unit clinics are subject to weather conditions. Clinics may be cancelled due to weather.
- Although often located in community spaces, Public Health Mobile Unit clinics are healthcare environments, and therefore masks are required for the safety of staff and visitors. Masks will be provided upon entry to the clinic.
Public Health Mobile Unit offers COVID-19 support only. For Mobile Primary Care Clinics, visit https://www.nshealth.ca/mobileprimarycare.
