Potential COVID-19 exposure list (Sept 15)

Public Health is out with its latest list of potential COVID-19 exposures at various locations, including in Halifax, on a bus route, and on three flights.

Health officials are now sending out COVID precaution notifications and COVID exposure notifications, where your self-isolation and testing requirements will be based on your vaccination status.

• COVID precaution notifications will be issued if there has been a potential exposure of minimal risk to the public.
• COVID exposure notifications will be issued when the public has had close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.

COVID PRECAUTION NOTIFICATION:

Regardless of whether or not you have COVID-19 symptoms, those present at the following locations on the named dates and times for at least 15 minutes or passengers on the following transit bus routes at the named dates and times, you are required to follow the self-monitoring, self-isolation, and testing instructions noted below based on your vaccination status.

• The Den Nightclub (2182 Gottingen Street, Halifax) between 11:30 p.m. on September 10 and 3:00 a.m. on September 11. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, September 25.
• Sicilian Pizza – Pizza Corner (5245 Blowers Street, Halifax) on September 11 between 2:45 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, September 25.
• The Nook and Cranny (627 Prince Street, Truro) on September 11 between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, September 25.
• Halifax Transit Route #002 (Fairview) which runs from Lacewood Terminal to Water Street Terminal on September 12 between 6:00 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, September 26.

If you are fully vaccinated (your second dose of COVID-19 vaccine was 14 or more days before the date of the exposure):

• You are NOT required to self-isolate or to be tested, unless you develop symptoms.
• Self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 for 14 days from the exposure. Symptoms include a new or worsening cough, and two or more of the following: fever (i.e. chills, sweats), shortness of breath, sore throat, runny nose/nasal congestion, or headache.
• Anyone who develops symptoms is required to self-isolate, book a COVID-19 test, and stay isolated until you receive a negative test result.

If you are not fully vaccinated (you have only had one dose of COVID-19 vaccine or have not received any COVID-19 vaccine) you are at risk of contracting COVID-19.

• We do NOT require you to isolate, unless you develop symptoms.
• We strongly recommend you get tested at least 72 hours after the exposure, whether or not you have symptoms.
• Self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 for 14 days from the exposure including: new or worsening cough, fever (i.e., chills, sweats), shortness of breath, sore throat, runny nose/nasal congestion, or headache.
• Anyone who develops symptoms is required to self-isolate, book a COVID-19 test, and stay isolated until you receive a negative test result.

COVID EXPOSURE NOTIFICATION

Regardless of whether or not you have COVID-19 symptoms, those present on the following flights in the specified rows and seats are required to follow the self-monitoring, self-isolation, and testing instructions noted below based on your vaccination status.

• Air Canada 618 travelling on September 9 from Toronto (9:20 p.m.) to Halifax (12:27 a.m. on September 10). Passengers in rows 30-36, seats C, D, E and F. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus on this flight on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, September 24.
• Air Canada 610 travelling on September 11 from Toronto (2:35 p.m.) to Halifax (5:35 p.m.). Passengers in rows 25-31, seats A, B, C and D. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus on this flight on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, September 25.
• WestJet 392 travelling on September 11 from Edmonton (10:30 p.m.) to Halifax (6:06 a.m. on September 12). Passengers in rows 8-14, seats C, D, E and F. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus on this flight on the named dates may develop symptoms up to, and including, September 26.

If you are fully vaccinated (your second dose of COVID-19 vaccine was 14 or more days before the date of the exposure):

• You are NOT required to self-isolate or to be tested, unless you develop symptoms.
• Self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 for 14 days from the exposure. Symptoms include a new or worsening cough, and two or more of the following: fever (i.e. chills, sweats), shortness of breath, sore throat, runny nose/nasal congestion, or headache.
• Anyone who develops symptoms is required to self-isolate, book a COVID-19 test, and stay isolated until you receive a negative test result.

If you are not fully vaccinated (you have only had one dose of COVID-19 vaccine or have not received any COVID-19 vaccine) you are at risk of contracting COVID-19.

• Immediately self-isolate, whether or not you have symptoms.
• Book a COVID-19 test.
• Book a second COVID-19 test 6 or 7 days after the exposure. You can stop isolating after 7 full days only if this test is negative and you have no symptoms. Please avoid contact with immunocompromised people (i.e. nursing homes).
• A third test is recommended on day 14.

If you choose not to be tested on day 6 or 7, you must isolate for a full 14 days from your most recent exposure. Testing continues to be strongly recommended after initial exposure and on day 14.