**** HRP Media Release
Police issue tickets for failing to follow the Health Protection Act in a 2nd complaint in Halifax.
Halifax Regional Police issued four summary offence tickets early this morning for failing to comply with the regulations set out in the Health Protection Act.
Approximately 12:04 a.m. police received a report of a social gathering at a residence in the 1500 block of Wulnut Street Halifax that was exceeding the provincially mandated gathering limits. Officers issued four adult males each a Summary Offence Ticket for violating section 71(1b) of the Health Protection Act which carries a fine of $1,000.
** For clarification last night Halifax Regional Police responded to two separate reports of social gatherings failing to comply with the regulations set out in the Health Protection Act.
HRP is reminding everyone to follow the current public health measures related to the Covid-19 emergency.
We strongly advise members of the public to educate and re-educate themselves on these public health directives and COVID-19 enforcement measures, including, those related to illegal gatherings and associated fines.
For more information on the public health directives and restrictions, visit:
- Halifax County restriction alerts: http://ow.ly/Hqac30rljS0
- Penalties for violating public health directives: http://ow.ly/m5Ql30rljSQ
Enforcement of these restrictions remains a vital part of the overall strategy to curb the pandemic. We all must follow the rules and do our part to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. http://ow.ly/T1E830rvIut
