PSA: Public Health Mobile Units providing additional COVID-19 testing in all zones
Access to COVID-19 testing remains widely available in Nova Scotia. In an effort to ensure all Nova Scotians have access to COVID-19 testing as needed, the Public Health Mobile Units (PHMU) will be offering testing in the communities listed below. All upcoming PHMU clinics can be found online at https://www.nshealth.ca/PHMU.
If you do not have symptoms, you are welcome to drop in to a PHMU clinic to pick up a box of rapid test kits. Nova Scotians are encouraged to have rapid tests on hand in case symptoms develop.
If you have symptoms, PHMU 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. 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.
The Public Health Mobile Unit has added the following locations for the coming week:
CENTRAL ZONE
Cobequid Community Health Centre
40 Freer Ln., Lower Sackville
Saturday, March 18 from 9 a.m. - 4:20 p.m.
Sunday, March 19 from 9 a.m. - 4:20 p.m.
Mobile Primary Care clinic also on site
LWF Community Hall
843 Fall River Rd., Fall River
Monday, March 20 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Musquodoboit Recreation Centre & Library
7900 Hwy. 7, Musquodoboit Harbour
Tuesday, March 21 from 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Windsor Curling Club
174 Gray St., Windsor
Wednesday, March 22 from 12 - 5 p.m.
Head of Chezzetcook Fire Hall
5543 NS Trunk 7, Head of Chezzetcook
Friday, March 24 from 1 - 6 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination
EASTERN ZONE
Fortress Seniors Centre
11 Mitchell St., Louisbourg
Monday, March 20 from 1 - 6 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination
Chedabucto Lifestyle Complex
60 Green St., Guysborough
Tuesday, March 21 from 1 - 6 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination
Savoy Theatre
116 Commercial St., Glace Bay
Wednesday, March 22 from 10 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination
NORTHERN ZONE
River John Legion
2506 River John Station Rd., River John
Thursday, March 23 from 1 -6 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination
Kennetcook Fire Hall
32 Martin Walsh Rd., Kennetcook
Friday, March 24 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
WESTERN ZONE
Bridgetown Fire Hall
31 Bay Rd., Bridgetown
Monday, March 20 from 1 - 6 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination
New Ross Legion
64 Forties Rd., New Ross
Tuesday, March 21 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
COVID Testing Centre - Roseway Hospital
1606 Lake Rd., Shelburne
Wednesday, March 22 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 Primary Care, visit www.nshealth.ca/mobileprimarycare.
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.
