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Response to COVID-19: Update on vaccine policy and public health guidelines
The Halifax Regional Municipality continues to monitor and respond to the rapidly evolving effects of COVID-19.
As of Monday, February 28, phase 1 of the province’s reopening plan will no longer require residents to show proof of full vaccination before participating in non-essential, discretionary events and activities. As a result, proof of full vaccination will no longer be required to participate in recreation programming or to visit recreation and fitness centres.
The municipality continues its practice of following the direction of Public Health regarding vaccination requirements, therefore effective Monday, February 28, the municipality’s Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, which applies to municipal employees, students, work placements and volunteers, will be rescinded. The municipality’s Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for suppliers will also be rescinded as of February 28.
Mask and social distancing requirements for indoor public places and when using Halifax Transit services, remain in place. The status of these restrictions may change in alignment with Public Health directives.
The next in-person Regional Council meeting will be planned for March 22, the day after the province lifts restrictions.
Further updates on impacts to municipal services as a result of easing restrictions will be shared via Halifax.ca as more information becomes available. For more information on the provincial reopening plan, visit Reopening plan – Government of Nova Scotia.
