Public Health Mobile Units providing additional COVID-19 testing in all zones

Friday, April 28, 2023 - 04:37PM

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. Some PHMU clinics also offer COVID-19 vaccination – please check the list below to see if this applies to a clinic in your community. You are encouraged to check your eligibility for a COVID-19 vaccine online: https://www.nshealth.ca/coronavirusvaccine

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, April 29 from 9 a.m. - 4:20 p.m.
Sunday, April 30 from 9 a.m. - 4:20 p.m.
Mobile Primary Care clinic also on site

Black Point Community Centre
8579 St Margaret’s Bay Rd., Black Point
Monday, May 1 from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Windsor Curling Club
174 Gray St., Windsor
Wednesday, May 3 from 1 - 6 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination (Pfizer Bivalent, Ages 12+)

Mount Uniacke Fire Hall
654 Nova Scotia Trunk 1, Mount Uniacke
Thursday, May 4 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Prospect Road Community Centre
2141 Prospect Rd., Hatchet Lake
Friday, May 5 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination (Pfizer Bivalent, Ages 12+)

EASTERN ZONE

Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre
606 Reeves St., Port Hawkesbury
Monday, May 1 from 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination (Pfizer Bivalent, Ages 12+)

Mabou Parish Hall
11538 Nova Scotia Trunk 19, Mabou
Tuesday, May 2 from 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination (Pfizer Bivalent, Ages 12+)

Whitney Pier Legion Branch 128
836 Victoria Rd., Sydney
Wednesday, May 3 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination (Pfizer Bivalent, Ages 12+)

NORTHERN ZONE

Enfield Legion
50 Old Enfield Rd., Enfield
Tuesday, May 2 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Stewiacke Legion
299 George Street, Stewiacke
Thursday, May 4 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

WESTERN ZONE

Middleton Fire Department
49 Church St., Middleton
Monday, May 1 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Annapolis Royal Fire Hall
5 Saint Anthony St., Annapolis Royal
Tuesday, May 2 from 11 a.m. - 4 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 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.

 

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