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GABARUS, N.S. — Some Cape Breton locations are among the Public Health COVID-19 and influenza testing and immunization clinics. All upcoming clinics can be found online here.
COVID-19 testing clinics provide on-site PCR testing and give out rapid test kits. Unless otherwise noted, drop-ins and booked appointments are welcome. To book an appointment, visit www.nshealth.ca/coronavirustesting or call 1-833-797-7772, a news release noted.
Immunization clinics offer COVID-19, influenza and high-dose flu vaccines for those age 65 and over.
Learn more about the clinics at
www.nshealth.ca/coronavirusvaccine
The Cape Breton locations are:
Mira Centre
4037 Gabarus Hwy., Marion Bridge
Thursday, Jan. 4 from 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Vaccines offered:
COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 (age 6 months+)
Influenza Quadrivalent (ages 6 months – 64 years)
High-Dose Influenza (age 65+)
St. Peter’s & Area Lions Club
39 Lions Ave., St. Peter’s
Friday, Jan. 5 from 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Vaccines offered:
COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 (age 6 months+)
Influenza Quadrivalent (ages 6 months – 64 years)
High-Dose Influenza (age 65+)
Booked appointments for both locations are encouraged; limited drop-in appointments may be available. COVID-19 rapid test kits available.
Glace Bay Fire Hall
87 Reserve St., Glace Bay
Sunday, Dec.31 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
PCR testing available on site, and rapid tests available to take home.
Booked appointments and drop-ins are welcome.
