NS Health puts out call for pop-up testing site volunteers

NS Health is planning a local COVID-19 pop-up testing site in the coming days. The exact date and location will be announced.

They are specifically seeking volunteers to assist with greeting, reception, managing flow, etc. for a few hours. Each shift is ideally 4 to 5 hours and they are looking for 2 complete shifts and require 10 to 14 volunteers per shift. All PPE and training will be provided before the shift.
The pop-up site:

• is to test asymptomatic individuals (16+)
• is not open for individuals with symptoms
• is not for people who visited at a potential exposure site identified by public health
• is not for a close contact of a person with COVID-19
• is not for someone who have left the Atlantic Bubble in the last 14 days.

If you are willing to assist with the pop-up site, please e-mail your interest with your name, phone number, and availability to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. More details will be provided to volunteers as schedules are confirmed.

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