N.S. announces potential COVID19 exposure at Halifax businesses

HALIFAX: Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of COVID exposure at a list of locations across Halifax. Please review each group of locations for specific instructions for those present at the dates and times listed.   

Nova Scotia Health Public Health is asking that anyone who visited the following locations on the specified date and time to immediately contact 811 to arrange for COVID-19 testing, regardless of whether or not they have COVID-19 symptoms:

  • Darrell’s Restaurant (5576 Fenwick St, Halifax) on Nov. 15 between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 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, Nov. 29.
  • The Keg Steakhouse + Bar – Halifax (1712 Market St, Halifax) on Nov. 16 between 9:00 p.m. to close. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Nov. 30.
  • Stillwell (1672 Barrington St, Halifax) on Nov. 16 between 7:30 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, Nov. 30.
  • Thai Express (50 Foulis Row, Dartmouth) on Nov. 17 between 12:00 p.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, Dec. 2. 
  • Station Six Food and Drink (247 Herring Cove Rd, Halifax) on Nov. 17 between 6:30 p.m. and close. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 2.
  • Hermitage (1460 Lower Water St) on Nov. 18 between 6:30 p.m. and 9:00 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, Dec. 2. 
  • Moxie’s Grill & Bar (9 Countryview Dr, Dartmouth) on Nov. 18 between 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 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, Dec. 2. 
  • Fung Wah Restaurant (3665 Dutch Village Rd, Halifax) on Nov.18 between 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 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, Dec. 2.
  • Mezza Lebanese Kitchen (16 Garland Ave, Dartmouth) on Nov. 18 between 12:00 p.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, Dec. 2.
  • Gahan House (5239 Sackville St, Halifax) on Nov. 18 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, Dec. 2. 
  • Cora Breakfast and Lunch aka. “Cora’s” (277 Lacewood Dr, Halifax) on Nov. 19 between 7:30 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, Dec. 3.

Nova Scotia Health Public Health is asking all those who were present at the following locations at the listed date and times to monitor for symptoms of COVID-19:

  • Orange Theory Fitness (6140 Young St, Unit 40, Halifax) on Nov. 16 between 5:00 pm and 10:00 p.m. and on Nov. 18 between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 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, Dec. 2.
  • Sobeys (1120 Queen St, Halifax) on Nov. 16 between 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. and Nov. 17 between 12:30 p.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, Dec. 1.
  • Superstore (650 Portland St, Dartmouth) on Nov. 16 between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 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, Nov. 30.
  • Dollarama (5201 Duke St, Halifax) on Nov.18 between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 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, Dec. 2.
  • Vitality MediSpa (5424 Doyle St, Halifax) on Nov. 18 between 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and Nov. 19 between 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 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, Dec. 3.
  • Atlantic Superstore (1075 Barrington St, Halifax) on Nov. 17 between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., Nov. 18 between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., and Nov. 19 between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 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, Dec. 3.

Visit covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/ to do a self-assessment if in the past 48 hours you have had or you are currently experiencing:

  • fever or cough (new or worsening)

OR

  • two or more of the following symptoms (new or worsening):
  • sore throat
  • runny nose
  • headache
  • shortness of breath

You can also call 811 if you don’t have online access or if you have other symptoms that concern you.
Please remember:

  • To self-isolate until you receive 811 advice on next steps.
  • Do not go directly to a COVID-19 assessment centre without being directed to do so by 811.

Currently, anyone travelling to Nova Scotia from outside of the Atlantic Provinces is expected to self-isolate alone for 14 days after arriving. Effective Nov. 9, if a person travelling for non-essential reasons enters Nova Scotia from outside Atlantic Canada, then everyone in the home where they are self-isolating will have to self-isolate as well.

When Nova Scotia Health Public Health makes a public notification it is not in any way a reflection on the behaviour or activities of those named in the notification.

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