Public Health’s Mobile Units are offering community-based testing.
Locally, the Public Health mobile units will be available for drop-in and pre-booked appointments at the following locations:
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 53 (37 Ross St, Baddeck)
Thursday, April 15 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 132 (15857 Central Ave, Inverness)
Friday, April 16 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mulgrave Fire Hall, 385 Murray St., Mulgrave
Monday, April 19 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre, 606 Reeves St., Port Hawkesbury
Tuesday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
St. Peter’s Lions Club, 32 Lions Avenue, St. Peter’s
Wednesday, April 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For a full list of Public Health Mobile Unit testing locations and dates, click here.
Community members are encouraged to pre-book their testing appointments at the mobile units by completing the self-assessment online or by calling 811.
*Drop-in testing is based on capacity. It is recommended that you pre-book your appointment.
Important notes when visiting the mobile unit:
Unless you have symptoms, you do not need to self-isolate while you wait for your results.
The testing method is standard PCR swab or Swish and Gargle for children and youth up to age 18. Preparation is required for gargle testing. View instructions.
Please bring your health card if you have one.
Testing is free
If, in the past 48 hours, you have had or are currently experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, you can still get tested at the mobile unit, however, you must book your appointment so our team knows when to expect you.
Do not come to the mobile unit if you have:
· travelled outside of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, or Newfoundland and Labrador in the last 14 days
· been at a potential exposure site
· been identified by Public Health that you are a close contact of a confirmed case of COVID-19