Public Health is warning of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations across Nova Scotia and on three flights.
Health officials have also issued a correction to a previous exposure notice, which was sent out on Saturday for a Halifax restaurant.
Please note: As Nova Scotia moves into a stage of living with COVID-19 as we go about our daily activities, there will be changes in how Public Health communicates COVID-19 public exposures. We will no longer be issuing exposures based on the risk levels of low, moderate, or high. We will be issuing 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, are required to follow the self-monitoring, self-isolation, and testing instructions noted below based on your vaccination status.
- La Frasca Cibi & Vini (5650 Spring Garden Road, Halifax) on August 30 between 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 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 13.
- Black Sheep Restaurant (1496 Lower Water St., Halifax) on August 31 between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 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 14.
- Garrison Brewing (1149 Marginal Rd., Halifax) on August 31 between 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 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 14.
- Antojos Taco + Tequila (1667 Argyle St., Halifax) on August 31 between 8:00 p.m. and 10:30 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 14.
- Mashawee Mediterranean Grill (1526 Dresden Row, Halifax) on September 4 between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 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 18.
- Chop Steakhouse & Bar (1680 Grafton St., Halifax) on September 6 between 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 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 20.
*CORRECTION: NO EXPOSURE* Halifax Ale House (1717 Brunswick Street, Halifax) on September 8 between 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
- One Love Bar and Lounge (2180 Gottingen St., Halifax) on September 9 between 11:00 p.m. and (September 10) 1:00 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 24.
- Pugwash Farmer’s Market (10222 Durham St., Pugwash) on September 5 between 7:00 a.m. and 1:30 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 19.
- Celtic Junction Bar + Grille (525 George St., Sydney) on September 7 between 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 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 21.
- Tim Hortons (7 James St., Antigonish) on September 10 between 11:45 a.m. and 2:00 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 24.
- Farmhouse Inn (9757 Main St., Canning) on September 9 between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 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 23.
- Paddy’s Brewpub (460 Main St., Wolfville) on September 9 between 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 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 23.
- Halifax Transit Route #022 (Armdale) which ran from Glenmore & Stonehavento Mumford Terminal on September 8 between 12:28 p.m. and 12:40 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, September 22.
- Halifax Transit Route #009A (Greystone to Downtown via Spring Garden) which ran from Mumford Terminal to Bell & Robie onSeptember 8 between 12:44 p.m. and 12:55 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, September 22.
- Halifax Transit Route #009A (Greystone to Herring Cove) which ran from Quinpool & Robie to Mumford Terminal on September 8 between 6:39 p.m. and 6:50 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, September 22.
- Halifax Transit Route #022 (Armdale) which ran from Mumford Terminal to Glenmore & Stonehavenon September 8 between 6:52 p.m. and 7:05 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, September 22.
- Halifax Transit Route #022 (Armdale) which ran from Glenmore & Stonehaven to Mumford Terminalon September 9 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:05 a.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, September 23.
- Halifax Transit Route #032 (Cowie Hill Express to Downtown Halifax) which ran from Cowie Hill & Ridge Valley to Summer (QE II Health Sciences) on September 9 between 8:19 a.m. and 8:29 a.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, September 23.
- Halifax Transit Route #022 (Armdale) which ran from Glenmore & Stonehaven to Mumford Terminalon September 10 between 11:30 a.m. and 11:37 a.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, September 24.
- Halifax Transit Route #028 (Bayers Lake) which ran from Mumford Terminal to Lacewood Terminal onSeptember 10 between 11:40 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, September 24.
- Halifax Transit Route #028 (Bayers Lake) which ran from Lacewood Terminal to Mumford, and Halifax Transit Route #022 (Armdale) which ran from Mumford to Glenmore & Stonehaven on September 10 between 3:00 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, September 24.
If you are fully vaccinated 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 are at risk of contracting COVID-19. You are not required to isolate, unless you develop symptoms.
Public Health strongly recommends you get tested at least 72 hours after the exposure, whether or not you have symptoms.
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.
- WestJet 392 travelling on August 29 from Edmonton (10:30 p.m.) to Halifax (6:09 a.m. on August 30). Passengers in rows 1-7, 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 13.
- WestJet 228 travelling on September 7 from Calgary (11:10 p.m.) to Halifax (7:00 a.m. on September 8). Passengers in rows 20-26, 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 22.
- Air Canada 8636 travelling on September 10 from Ottawa (5:25 p.m.) to Halifax (8:16 p.m.). Passengers in rows 7-13, seats A, 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 24.
If you are fully vaccinated you are NOT required to self-isolate or to be tested, unless you develop symptoms. 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 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. 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.
A third test is recommended on day 14.
You can book your COVID-19 test online or call 811 if you don’t have online access or if you have other symptoms that concern you.
You can catch a full list of potential exposures here.
