Health officials are asking anyone who visited two locations in Truro, N.S., this month to watch themselves for symptoms of COVID-19.
Nova Scotia Public Health announced in a statement Thursday that possible coronovirus exposures happened at the following locations:
- Murphy’s Fish and Chips, 88 Esplanade St., on Aug. 9 from 5 to 7 p.m.
- 102 (Colchester) Wing Royal Canadian Air Force Association, 22 Cottage St., on Aug. 15 from 4 to 6:30 p.m.
Officials say it is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at the locations on the named dates may develop symptoms up to and including 14 days after.
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Anyone who develops symptoms is urged to seek testing and self-isolate immediately.
COVID-19 symptoms include:
- Fever (chills, sweats, etc.)
- Cough (new or worsening)
- Sore throat
- Headache
- Shortness of breath
- Muscle aches
- Sneezing
- Nasal congestion or runny nose
- Hoarse voice
- Diarrhea
- Unusual fatigue
- Loss of sense of smell or taste
- Red, purple or blueish lesions, on the feet, toes or fingers without clear cause
Public Health also said it is directly contacting anyone who’s known to be a close contact of the person(s) confirmed to have COVID-19.