Public Health is updating the exposure notice that was originally released on Sunday, June 20.
Health officials advise anyone who was in the weight area of Fit4Less on Dresden Row in Halifax on June 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to self-isolate immediately and to book a COVID-19 test, regardless of whether or not they have COVID-19 symptoms.
You can also call 811 if you don’t have online access, or if you have other symptoms that worry you. You must continue self-isolating for 14 days, whether or not you have symptoms, even with a negative test result.
You are asked to get retested 6-8 days and 12-14 days after the exposure. It’s anticipated anyone exposed to the virus at that time may develop symptoms up to, and including, June 30
Public Health is providing an update for residents who have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. If you received two doses at least 14 days before the exposure date, you are not required to self-isolate so long as you do not have any symptoms. You are still asked to get tested once and to monitor for symptoms up to 14 days after the exposure date. If symptoms develop you should get tested again.
Nova Scotians now also have the option to access their results online.
To be eligible to receive results online, by email or by auto call, you need to bring a provincial health card or student ID with you to your testing appointment.
It can take up to 72 hours to receive or access test results. It is not unusual for two or more family members to be tested at the same time and receive results at different times.
