ELMSDALE: A statement from Bitar’s:
“To our valued customers and residents of East Hants:
It has been brought to our attention by the Nova Scotia Public Health Authority that one of our part time employees has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. This staff member has been isolated and is recovering in their home at this time. We are working closely with the Nova Scotia Health Authority with regards to appropriate measures which include self-isolation of all co-workers.
We assure you Bitar’s has and always will take the health and safety of its guests very seriously and as such we are taking all necessary measures to ensure we are handling this matter with extreme diligence and care. We know that this is a time of uncertainty and therefore feel it’s important to note that the affected employee was NOT showing any symptoms during his two worked shifts in question.We have been instructed by Public Health to direct anyone with any concerns or questions to visit their website www.novascotia.ca/coronavirus
Be safe!Best regards,
Rob & Kelly BitarNSHA Public Health is advising of a potential public exposure to COVID-19 on March 23 and 24 at Rob Bitar’s Ristorante, 689 Highway 2, Elmsdale.
Public Health has been directly contacting anyone known to be a contact of the case involved. While most people have been contacted, there could be some restaurant patrons that Public Health is not aware of.
It is anticipated anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named dates may develop symptoms up to, and including, April 6, 2020. COVID-19 symptoms include:
- Fever
- Cough
- Difficulty breathing
If you have COVID-19 symptoms:
- Take the COVID-19 online self-assessment questionnaire to determine if you need to call 811.
- If needed, call 811 for assessment. Please 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.
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
