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, June 3 and Sunday, June 4 from 9 a.m. - 4:20 p.m.
Mobile Primary Care clinic also on site
Ketch Harbour Community Hall
964 Ketch Harbour Rd., Duncan’s Cove
Tuesday, June 13 from 1 - 6 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination (Pfizer Bivalent, Ages 12+)
Sackville Legion
45 Sackville Cross Rd., Lower Sackville
Friday, June 16 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination (Pfizer Bivalent, Ages 12+)
Eastern Zone (Cape Breton, Antigonish and Guysborough areas)
Fortress Senior Citizens Club
11 Mitchell St., Louisbourg
Saturday, June 3 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Offering rapid test pick-up.
Booked appointments and PCR tests not available.
Mabou Parish Hall
11538 NS Trunk 19, Mabou
Sunday, June 4 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Judique Community Centre
5473 Trunk 19, Judique
Thursday, June 8 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination (Pfizer Bivalent, Ages 12+)
Spanish River Community Centre
1842 Kings Rd., Sydney
Monday, June 12 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination (Pfizer Bivalent, Ages 12+)
Lochaber Centre
1555 NS Trunk 7, Antigonish
Thursday, June 22 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination (Pfizer Bivalent, Ages 12+)
Northern Zone (Colchester County and Municipality of East Hants, Cumberland County and Pictou County)
Maitland Fire Department
8802 Highway 215, Maitland
Thursday, June 1 from 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination (Pfizer Bivalent, Ages 12+)
Elmsdale Legion
850 Hwy. 2, Elmsdale
Monday, June 5 from 1 - 6 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination (Pfizer Bivalent, Ages 12+)
River John Legion
2506 River John Station Rd., River John
Tuesday, June 6 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Offering rapid test pick-up.
Booked appointments and PCR tests not available.
Royal Canadian Legion
130 Veterans Dr., Pictou
Wednesday, June 7 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Western Zone (Annapolis Valley, South West and South Shore areas)
New clinics will be posted here as they are scheduled.
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.
