Timeline for public health updates for previous COVID-19 exposure

News release

Nova Scotia Health

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Nova Scotia Health Public Health is updating the timeline in the past Announced Potential exposure to COVID-19 at The Bitter and Martini Bar and Restaurant (1572 Argyle Street) in Halifax on November 2. The revelation was previously announced on Thursday, November 5th.

The potential exposure to the COVID-19 timeline for The Bitter End on November 2 has been extended to include all patrons and staff who attended the establishment between 9pm and closing.

Those attending Bitter & Martini Bar on November 2 from 9pm to 9pm are advised to contact 811 to arrange for a Kovid-19 test, regardless of whether they are symptomatic or not.

Visit covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/ to self-assess if you have had or are currently experiencing:

Fever or cough (new or worse)
Or

The following are two or more features (new or worse):
-Sore throat
-The runny nose
-Headache
-Breathlessness

If you do not have online access or have other features related to you you can call 811.

Please note:

To self-isolate until you get 811 advice on the next steps.
Do not go directly to the COVID-19 Assessment Center without being instructed to do so by 811.
Currently, anyone traveling to Nova Scotia from outside the Atlantic provinces is expected to be self-isolated for 14 days upon arrival.

When Nova Scotia Health makes a public health notification it is not a reflection on their behavior or activities mentioned in the notification.

All Nova Scots are advised to continue monitoring for COVID-19 symptoms and to follow public health guidelines on how to obtain care.

The latest information on COVID-19 is available at novascotia.ca/coronavirus

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