The Covid Chronicle

**** HEALTH / WELLNESS Media Release New Online Service for Accessing Vaccination Records —————————————————– A new service will allow most people with a Nova Scotia health card to access their vaccination records online – a faster, easier way to retrieve important healthcare information. VaxRecordNS will list information since 2008 on school immunizations, some early childhood ...

Via World Health Organization On this day : From the first reports of an unknown virus, to WHO’s 30 Jan 2020 public health emergency declaration, to our 11 Mar 2020 characterisation of COVID19 as a pandemic, WHO has been working, advising, warning, learning WHO timeline https://www.who.int/news-room/spotlight/a-year-without-precedent-who-s-covid-19-response   ...

**** HEALTH / WELLNESS Media Release Moderna Infant COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Disruption ————————————————— Public Health advises parents of young children who have received Moderna’s infant COVID-19 vaccine and are due for their next dose before March 8 to book their next vaccination before a disruption in the national supply of that vaccine. The Government of ...

**** HEALTH / WELLNESS Media Release Pfizer Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available for Children Aged Five to 11 ——————————————————- Starting today, January 3, parents and guardians can book Pfizer’s bivalent COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for children aged five to 11. It is the only bivalent vaccine currently authorized in Canada as a booster ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Pfizer Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available for People 12 and Older —————————————————– Starting today, October 26, people aged 12 or older can book Pfizer’s bivalent COVID-19 vaccine. Public Health recommends that Nova Scotians 12 and older who are eligible for a dose of COVID-19 vaccine this fall receive a bivalent vaccine ...

**** Canada.ca Release Government of Canada to remove COVID-19 border and travel measures effective October 1 As the pandemic situation has continued to evolve, adjustments to border measures have been informed by the latest evidence, available data, operational considerations, and the epidemiological situation, both in Canada and internationally. Today the Government of Canada announced the ...

**** HEALTH / WELLNESS Media Release   Moderna Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available for People 18 and Older —————————————————————- Starting today, September 21, people aged 18 or older can book a bivalent COVID-19 vaccine. Public Health recommends that Nova Scotians 18 and older who are eligible for their fall dose receive a dose of bivalent ...

**** HEALTH / WELLNESS Media Release Vaccine Bookings for Children Aged Five to 11 ​ ——————————————————- Parents and guardians of children aged five to 11 can book their child’s first COVID-19 booster vaccine appointment starting today, September 1, with appointments beginning Tuesday, September 6. For most children in Nova Scotia, the recommended interval between the ...

**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia health asks the public to return pulse oximeters loaned to them when they had COVID-19   Public Health continues to support Nova Scotians with access to pulse oximeters to monitor their oxygen levels at home if they have COVID-19. However, there are 2,800 pulse oximeters that have not been ...

**** CNS Media Release Return to Normal School Activities  ——————————————————————————————————- Students returning to school in September will be able to participate in the full range of learning and well-being activities, including small-group instruction, band, clubs, sports and field trips. “This is an exciting time of year for students, especially now with a return of extra-curriculars ...

**** SMU Release University COVID-19 Protocols (Updated August 18, 2022) Masks are currently not mandatory at Saint Mary’s University, except for when visiting the Student Health Clinic. Mask use is recommended in common indoor areas to keep our community healthy. Please continue to follow good health hygiene practices and stay home if you are unwell. New mask ...

**** HEALTH /WELLNESS Media Release   Vaccine Bookings for Children Under 5, Boosters for Some Pregnant People ——————————————————— Parents and guardians of children aged six months to under five years can book their child’s COVID-19 vaccine appointment starting today, July 28. Children will need two doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at least eight weeks ...

**** HHB Release BRIDGEWALK 2022: COME WALK THE MACDONALD BRIDGE For the thousands of people that cross the Macdonald Bridge daily, the panoramic views of Halifax and Dartmouth are stunning – but fleeting. The opportunity to change that – and really soak in all the city perspectives from every part of the bridge – will ...

**** HEALTH /WELLNESS Media Release Lifting COVID-19 Restrictions —————————————————————- Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced today, July 4, that Nova Scotia will remove all remaining COVID-19 restrictions in the community on Wednesday, July 6. Most restrictions in high-risk settings will remain in place. “This is the right time. Although we ...

**** HEALTH /WELLNESS Media Release   COVID-19 Weekly Data Report for June 30, 2022 ——————————————————– Nova Scotia is reporting 1,491 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19, 28 hospitalizations and four deaths during the seven-day period ending June 27. The number of new PCR-positive tests has increased slightly compared to the previous reporting period; however, long-term care ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release COVID-19 Weekly Data Report for June 16, 2022 —————————————————- Nova Scotia is reporting 1,950 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19, 28 hospitalizations and 10 deaths during the seven-day period ending June 13. The number of new PCR-positive tests is slightly higher than in last week’s report. However, hospital admissions and the number ...

**** NSHA Media Release Proof of vaccination is no longer required for approved essential care partners (family support persons/caregivers) at Nova Scotia Health facilities. Given the high level of vaccination rates in Nova Scotia, as well as other protective measures in place in health care facilities, Nova Scotia Health is changing its approach to allow ...

**** Info via Health Canada Suspension of the vaccine mandates for domestic travellers, transportation workers and federal employees The government announced today that, as of June 20, it will suspend vaccination requirements for domestic and outbound travel, federally regulated transportation sectors and federal government employees. While the suspension of vaccine mandates reflects an improved public ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release COVID-19 Weekly Data Report for June 9, 2022 —————————————————- Nova Scotia is reporting 1,474 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 49 hospitalizations during the seven-day period ending June 6. The number of new PCR-positive tests has decreased; however, hospital admissions have increased. There were also 21 COVID-19 deaths reported in Panorama, ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release COVID-19 Weekly Data Report for June 2, 2022 ——————————————————- Nova Scotia is reporting 1,563 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19, 41 hospitalizations and nine deaths during the seven-day period ending May 30. The number of new PCR-positive tests and hospitalizations is similar to last week. “We have learned so much about COVID-19 ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release COVID-19 Weekly Data Report for May 26, 2022 ——————————————————– Nova Scotia is reporting 1,584 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19, 40 hospitalizations and 13 deaths during the seven-day period ending May 23. The number of new cases – including those linked to long-term care outbreaks – continues to decline, as does the ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release COVID-19 Weekly Data Report for May 19, 2022 ——————————————————– Nova Scotia is reporting 2,513 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19, 59 hospitalizations and 24 deaths during the seven-day period ending May 16. The number of new cases – including those linked to long-term care facility outbreaks – and the number of new ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Mask Requirement Removed in Public Schools ——————————————————– The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development will remove the mask requirement in Nova Scotia’s public schools beginning Tuesday, May 24. Becky Druhan, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, said today, May 19, that masks will continue to be recommended and that ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release COVID-19 Weekly Data Report, Sixth Wave ——————————————————– The data in this week’s COVID-19 epidemiologic summary shows a marked decrease in new cases compared to the previous seven-day period. However, hospital admissions in Nova Scotia have increased since the last report and there are 24 new deaths due to COVID-19. “The data ...

**** CNS Media Release Nova Scotians Honour Workers, Families ————————————————————————————————————- On the National Day of Mourning, today, April 28, Nova Scotians come together to remember those who have died or were injured because of a workplace accident or work-related illness. “Please join us in taking a moment to reflect and remember those we have lost,” ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Update on COVID-19 Booster Doses for 70+, Youth —————————————————————– Adults 70 and older in Nova Scotia can now book an additional booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine at their local pharmacy or drop-in clinic. “Boosters are more than just a nice-to-do – they are an important part of protecting yourself and others ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release COVID-19 Weekly Data Report ——————————————————– The data in this week’s COVID-19 epidemiologic summary points to a possible stabilization in two key metrics after a period of steady increases. In this seven-day reporting period, the number of lab-confirmed cases and the number of cases linked to long-term care outbreaks are similar to ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release COVID-19 Weekly Data Report ————————————————————— This week’s COVID-19 data report shows a continued increase in the number of lab-confirmed infections and corresponding increase in the metrics used to monitor severe outcomes. Because of widespread vaccine coverage, there are fewer people as a percentage of total cases ending up in hospital or ...

**** NSHA Media Release Public Health is reminding Nova Scotians to stay COVID-safe As we head into a long weekend with increased rates of active COVID-19 cases in Nova Scotia, Public Health is encouraging Nova Scotians to do everything they can to limit the spread of COVID-19. ​ 1.​ ​ ​ ​ Stay home if you’re ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Mask Requirement Remains in Public Schools —————————————————— The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development will maintain the mask requirement in Nova Scotia’s public schools until at least the May long weekend. Becky Druhan, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, said today, April 13, that students, staff, outside service providers, ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Free Covid-19 rapid tests are now available to more people in more places across the province Drop-In Locations: Nova Scotians can visit their local MLA’s office during business hours to pick up a box of rapid tests. Tests are also available for pick-up at 80 public libraries across the province. Check ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Paid Sick Leave Program Extended Until May 7 ———————————————————————————————————— Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Program will be extended until May 7, 2022, the same date that Canada’s Sickness Recovery Benefit will end. Program requirements for Nova Scotia’s voluntary program will not change. “Nova Scotians know how to prevent the spread ...

**** HRM Media Release Response to COVID-19: Adjustments to municipal meetings The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that, due to resourcing challenges as a result of the impacts of COVID-19 cases in the community, including employee exposures and provincially mandated self-isolation and testing requirements, municipal service standards are expected to be impacted. This includes ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release COVID-19 Weekly Data Report, New Epidemiologic Summary Available ————————————————————- This week’s COVID-19 epidemiologic report shows a continued increase in positive lab tests as a result of the highly infectious and transmissible Omicron and BA.2 variants. Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 are also increasing. However, the risk of severe illness continues to be ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release COVID-19 Weekly Data Report, New Epidemiologic Summary Available ————————————————————- NOTE: Data on third vaccine doses is not available because of a technical issue. ————————————————————- This week’s COVID-19 epidemiologic report shows a continued increase in positive lab tests and cases linked to long-term and residential care facilities in Nova Scotia. Hospitalizations due ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release COVID-19 Weekly Data Report – March 24 ——————————————————– Nova Scotia’s weekly epidemiological report shows a continued increase in lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19. Between March 16 and 22, there were 13 deaths and 36 new hospital admissions. People aged 65 or older, and those who are partially vaccinated or unvaccinated, continue to ...

**** HRP Media Release Halifax Regional Police make arrests related to incidents involving prominent health official​ ​ Earlier this evening, Halifax Regional Police members arrested a male and a female in the 300 block of Pleasant Street in Dartmouth in relation to offences that occurred in the RCMP territory involving a prominent health official earlier ...

**** CNS Media Release Province Supports Volunteer Fire Departments —————————————————————– The Government is investing $3.5 million to help volunteer fire departments, ground search and rescue organizations and First Nations fire departments recover from fundraising losses during the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 340 organizations will each receive a one-time grant of $10,000. “The pandemic has had ...

**** NSHA Media Release Public Health measures remain in Nova Scotia Health facilities​ As Nova Scotia enters phase three of its reopening plan today, March 21, Nova Scotia Health would like to remind the public about what to expect in our facilities, where public health measures remain in place to protect the health and safety ...

**** Via Zatzman Sportsplex Following the Province’s Covid-19 Guidelines, as of Monday March 21st you will no longer be required to wear a face mask within the Zatzman Sportsplex facility. You are encouraged to continue wearing one if you choose to do so. Additionally, you will no longer be required to book activities in advance. ...

**** HRM Media Release Response to COVID-19: Phase 3 impact on municipal services ​ The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following updates to municipal services, as the province is expected to enter phase 3 of the Province of Nova Scotia’s reopening plan on Monday, March 21. ​ Masks and physical distancing Effective March ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release   COVID-19 Weekly Data Report ——————————————————– NOTE: Nova Scotia issues a weekly COVID-19 data report every Thursday. The next update will be on Thursday, March 17. —————————————————— This week’s COVID-19 epidemiology report shows a continued downward trend on several key indicators, including hospitalizations and deaths. However, it also shows that the ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release   Seven New Hospital Admissions, Three Discharges, Four Deaths, State of Emergency Ends March 20 —————————————————————- NOTE: The last daily COVID-19 news release and data dashboard update will be today, March 4, as Nova Scotia moves to weekly reporting. The next COVID-19 release and dashboard update will be on Thursday, March ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Phase 2 of Reopening; Changes in Testing, Contact and Case Management ——————————————————– Nova Scotians will see COVID-19 restrictions ease further and an evolving approach to testing and case and contact management starting next week. At 12:01 a.m. on Monday, March 7, Phase 2 of the Province’s reopening plan begins. The main ...

**** NSHA Media Release Gradual easing of Nova Scotia Health’s visitor restrictions to begin next week Nova Scotia Health will gradually begin easing restrictions to allow more opportunities for family caregivers and primary support people to support patients. ​ Support people/visitors will still be required to show proof of vaccination when entering health care facilities. ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Six New Hospital Admissions, One Discharge, Three Deaths ——————————————————- NOTE: The last daily COVID-19 news release and data dashboard update will be on Friday, March 4, as Nova Scotia moves to weekly reporting. The next COVID-19 release and dashboard update will be on Thursday, March 10. ——————————————————– Today, March 3, Nova ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Four New Hospital Admissions, Two Discharges, Four Deaths —————————————————————- Today, March 2, Nova Scotia is reporting four new hospital admissions and two discharges. Nova Scotia is also reporting four deaths related to COVID-19: — a woman in her 50s in Central Zone — a man in his 80s in Western Zone ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release   Four New Hospital Admissions, Two Discharges, Two Deaths —————————————————————– Today, March 1, Nova Scotia is reporting four new hospital admissions and two discharges. Nova Scotia is also reporting two deaths related to COVID-19: — a woman in her 70s in Central Zone — a woman in her 90s in Central ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release   Six New Hospital Admissions, Four Discharges, Seven Deaths —————————————————————- Today, February 28, Nova Scotia is reporting six new hospital admissions and four discharges. Nova Scotia is also reporting seven deaths related to COVID-19: — a man in his 30s in Central Zone — a man in his 60s in Central ...

**** NSHA Media Release Testing for COVID-19? Nova Scotia Health reminds you to fill out online screening tool to ensure you are considered for COVID-19 medication Nova Scotia Health urges Nova Scotians to complete the Report and Support online screening tool as soon as they book a PCR test or have received a positive rapid test result. ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Five New Hospital Admissions, Two Discharges, Two Deaths ——————————————————– NOTE: Nova Scotia is not issuing COVID-19 news releases or updating the COVID-19 data dashboard on weekends. The next update will be on Monday, February 28. —————————————————— Today, February 25, Nova Scotia is reporting five new hospital admissions and two discharges. Nova ...

**** HRM Media Release 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 ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Five New Hospital Admissions, Six Discharges —————————————————— Today, February 24, Nova Scotia is reporting five new hospital admissions and six discharges. There are 46 people in hospital who were admitted due to COVID-19 and are receiving specialized care in a COVID-19 designated unit. That includes 12 people in ICU. The age ...

**** Info via Port of Halifax 2022 Port of Halifax excited for the return of cruise vessels in 2022 Cruise vessels are returning to the Port of Halifax in 2022. The Halifax Port Authority would like to recognize Transport Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada for taking the steps necessary to allow the ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release COVID-19 Restrictions Easing Next Week, Fully Lifted on March 21 —————————————————————– Nova Scotia is moving up the timeline for easing public health restrictions and will end all restrictions on March 21. “The restrictions put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic are a balancing act between keeping people safe and preventing other ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Three New Hospital Admissions, Four Discharges —————————————————————- Today, February 23, Nova Scotia is reporting three new hospital admissions and four discharges. There are 49 people in hospital who were admitted due to COVID-19 and are receiving specialized care in a COVID-19 designated unit. That includes 11 people in ICU. The age ...

**** HRM Media Release Municipality launches last minute online rentals for municipal arenas  The Halifax Regional Municipality has launched new online rental booking services at select municipal arenas.​ ​ This new service will provide accessibility and flexibility for facility bookings, including offering residents the opportunity to secure last-minute available rental hours at participating arenas in ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Two New Hospital Admissions, No Discharges, Three Deaths —————————————————————– Today, February 22, Nova Scotia is reporting two new hospital admissions and no discharges. Nova Scotia is also reporting three deaths related to COVID-19: — a man in his 60s in Central Zone — a woman in her 70s in Central Zone ...

**** RCMP Media Release Statement – Enforcement under the Emergencies Act Over the last three weeks, police services across the country have been responding to unprecedented and unlawful demonstrations, protests, occupations, and acts of civil disobedience. Federal and provincial legislation provides significant authorities and powers to police services to maintain the rule of law, however, the ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 54 People in Hospital —————————————————————- NOTE: Nova Scotia is not issuing a COVID-19 news release on Monday, February 21 (Heritage Day). Abbreviated COVID-19 news releases were issued this weekend. The online dashboard will not be updated again until Tuesday, February 22. —————————————————————- Today, February 20, Nova Scotia is reporting 54 people ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 60 People in Hospital —————————————————————- NOTE: Nova Scotia is not issuing a COVID-19 news release on Monday, February 21 (Heritage Day). Abbreviated COVID-19 news releases will be issued this weekend. The online dashboard will not be updated again until Tuesday, February 22. —————————————————————- Today, February 19, Nova Scotia is reporting 60 ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Four New Hospital Admissions, Seven Discharges, State of Emergency Renewed —————————————————————- NOTE: Nova Scotia is not issuing a COVID-19 news release on Monday, February 21. Abbreviated COVID-19 news releases will be issued on February 19 and 20. The online dashboard will not be updated again until Tuesday, February 22. —————————————————————- Today, ...

**** NSHA Media Release   Nova Scotia Health vaccine outreach clinics offering drop-ins across the province Nova Scotia Health’s COVID-19 vaccine outreach clinics will be offering drop-in vaccines in Central, Eastern, Northern and Western zones next week to help support vaccine accessibility.​ The outreach vaccine clinics are focused on providing first and second doses of ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 10 New Hospital Admissions, Five Discharges, Two Deaths ————————————————————— Today, February 17, Nova Scotia is reporting 10 new hospital admissions and five discharges. Nova Scotia is also reporting two deaths related to COVID-19: — a man in his 50s in Eastern Zone — a man in his 70s in Eastern Zone. ...

**** Scotiabank Centre Release Scotiabank Centre will re-open its doors to a diverse calendar of events beginning this Friday, February 18 with the Halifax Mooseheads vs. Saint John Sea Dogs game. ​ “After two long months of waiting, our players and fans are very excited to return to the Scotiabank Centre​ for Mooseheads hockey,” said ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Four New Hospital Admissions, Nine Discharges, Three Deaths ——————————————————————————————————- Today, February 16, Nova Scotia is reporting four new hospital admissions and nine discharges. Nova Scotia is also reporting three additional deaths related to COVID-19 that occurred between February 6 and 12: — a woman in her 50s in Eastern Zone — ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Seven New Hospital Admissions, Three Discharges, Six Deaths —————————————————————- Today, February 15, Nova Scotia is reporting seven new hospital admissions and three discharges. Nova Scotia is also reporting six deaths related to COVID-19: — a woman in her 60s in Central Zone — a woman in her 70s in Central Zone ...

According to CPAC, Prime Minister Trudeau has invoke the Emergencies Act in relation to truck convoys against COVID-19 mandates. Video link – https://www.cpac.ca/episode?id=5e1dee4a-a576-48f9-85b8-c2f620ddff61 Via Canada.ca Emergencies Act R.S.C., 1985, c. 22 (4th Supp.) An Act to authorize the taking of special temporary measures to ensure safety and security during national emergencies and to amend other ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Three New Hospital Admissions, Five Discharges, Seven Deaths —————————————————————– Today, February 14, Nova Scotia is reporting three new hospital admissions and five discharges. Nova Scotia is also reporting seven deaths related to COVID-19, all in Western Zone: — a man in his 60s — two men and a woman in their ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 76 People in Hospital —————————————————————– NOTE: Nova Scotia will issue abbreviated COVID-19 news releases on the weekend. The online dashboard will not be updated again until tomorrow, February 14. —————————————————————– Today, February 13, Nova Scotia is reporting 76 people in hospital who were admitted due to COVID-19 and are receiving specialized ...

**** HRP Media Release Police respond to protests in Halifax ​ Halifax Regional Police responded to protests involving a large number of vehicles as well as protestors who attended on foot in Halifax today. Several hundred vehicles started arriving in the downtown core of Halifax after travelling from across Nova Scotia starting around noon and into ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 79 People in Hospital —————————————————————– NOTE: Nova Scotia will issue abbreviated COVID-19 news releases on the weekend. The online dashboard will not be updated again until Monday, February 14. —————————————————————– Today, February 12, Nova Scotia is reporting 79 people in hospital who were admitted due to COVID-19 and are receiving specialized ...

**** HRP Media Release Halifax Regional Police Statement on Saturday protests involving vehicles Below is a statement issued by Halifax Regional Police related to Saturday’s truck convoy protests: Members of the public and media have a number of questions about the expected weekend truck convoy protest and the effect it can have on our city, ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 10 New Hospital Admissions, 12 Discharges, One Death ——————————————————— Today, February 11, Nova Scotia is reporting 10 new hospital admissions and 12 discharges. Nova Scotia is also reporting one death related to COVID-19. A child between the ages of 5 and 11 has died. “It is with deep sadness that we ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 10 New Hospital Admissions, Eight Discharges, One Death —————————————————————- Today, February 10, Nova Scotia is reporting 10 new hospital admissions and eight discharges. Nova Scotia is also reporting one death related to COVID-19. A woman in her 80s in Central Zone has died. “This pandemic has taken so much, but the ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Public Health Restrictions to Ease Over Three Phases ——————————————————– Provincewide COVID-19 restrictions will be eased over three phases, starting Monday, February 14. “While we still need to be cautious, things are moving in the right direction and we can start to slowly ease restrictions,” said Premier Tim Houston. “We ask Nova ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Eight New Hospital Admissions, Four Discharges, Five Deaths —————————————————————– Today, February 9, Nova Scotia is reporting eight new hospital admissions and four discharges. Nova Scotia is also reporting five deaths related to COVID-19: — a woman in her 60s in Northern Zone — a woman in her 70s in Western Zone ...

**** HRP Media Release Police issue summary offence ticket for failing to follow Health Protection Act ​ Police issued a summary offence ticket for failing to comply with the regulations set out in the Health Protection Act in relation to an incident that occurred yesterday in Halifax. ​ On February 8 at approximately 9:15 a.m., ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release New Guidance on COVID-19 Boosters for Adolescents, Third Doses for Children, Vaccine for People who Test Positive —————————————————- The Province is recommending a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine for Nova Scotians ages 12 to 17 at higher risk of severe illness. The age of booster eligibility has lowered following a recent ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 12 New Hospital Admissions, Nine Discharges —————————————————————- Today, February 8, Nova Scotia is reporting 12 new hospital admissions and nine discharges. There are 91 people in hospital who were admitted due to COVID-19 and are receiving specialized care in a COVID-19 designated unit. That includes 14 people in ICU. The age ...

**** HRP Media Release Police issue summary offence tickets for failing to follow Health Protection Act ​ Police issued summary offence tickets for failing to comply with the regulations set out in the Health Protection Act in relation to two separate incidents that occurred last Friday at different locations in Halifax. ​ On February 4 ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 10 New Hospital Admissions, Six Discharges, Three Deaths —————————————————————– Today, February 7, Nova Scotia is reporting 10 new hospital admissions and six discharges. Nova Scotia is also reporting three deaths related to COVID-19: — a woman in her 60s in Central Zone — a woman in her 70s in Western Zone ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 95 People in Hospital ——————————————————————————————————————— NOTE: Nova Scotia will issue abbreviated COVID-19 news releases on the weekend. The online dashboard will not be updated again until Monday, February 7. ——————————————————————————————————————— Today, February 6, Nova Scotia is reporting 95 people in hospital who were admitted due to COVID-19 and are receiving specialized ...

**** HRP Media Release Police inform public of anticipated event involving vehicles Police have received information about​ an event involving a significant number of vehicles in different parts of Halifax Regional Municipality, and ask​ motorists to be prepared. We are monitoring the situation closely​ and officers will respond accordingly.​ ​ Police remind organizers, attendees and members of the public ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 102 People in Hospital ——————————————————————————————————————— NOTE: Nova Scotia will issue abbreviated COVID-19 news releases on the weekend. The online dashboard will not be updated again until Monday, February 7. ——————————————————————————————————————— Today, February 5, Nova Scotia is reporting 102 people in hospital who were admitted due to COVID-19 and are receiving specialized ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media 11 New Hospital Admissions, Six Discharges, One Death, State of Emergency Renewed ———————————————————– Today, February 4, Nova Scotia is reporting 11 new hospital admissions and six discharges. Nova Scotia is also reporting one death related to COVID-19. A man in his 70s in Central Zone has died. “We have suffered significant loss ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Limits Increasing for Practices and Rehearsals —————————————————————- Starting Monday, February 7, restrictions are easing for sports practices and arts and culture rehearsals. All other restrictions will remain in place until February 14. “Being cautious has served us well throughout the pandemic and we’re continuing that approach as we develop plans to ...

**** NSHA Media Release Information about Public Health follow-up for those who tested positive for COVID-19 between January 21 and 29 ​ Due to high case numbers driven by the Omicron variant, Public Health continues to experience delays in follow-up with Nova Scotians who have tested positive for COVID-19. To focus on supporting detailed follow-ups ...

**** NSHA Media Release Planned storm closures affecting COVID-19 testing centres and vaccine clinics ​ With winter storm and freezing rain warnings in effect across Nova Scotia, some COVID-19 testing centres and outreach vaccine clinics will be closed tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 4, and into Saturday morning, Feb. 5. Following are details of planned closures or ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 10 New Hospital Admissions, Four Discharges, Four Deaths —————————————————————- Today, February 3, Nova Scotia is reporting 10 new hospital admissions and four discharges. Nova Scotia is also reporting four deaths related to COVID-19: — a woman in her 60s in Central Zone — a woman in her 80s in Central Zone ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 10 New Hospital Admissions, 10 Discharges, Six Deaths —————————————————————- Today, February 2, Nova Scotia is reporting 10 new hospital admissions and 10 discharges. Nova Scotia is also reporting six deaths related to COVID-19: — a woman in her 60s in Central Zone — two women in their 70s in Central Zone ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 13 New Hospital Admissions, Four Discharges, One Death —————————————————————– Today, February 1, Nova Scotia is reporting 13 new hospital admissions and four discharges. Nova Scotia is also reporting one death related to COVID-19. A man in his 80s in Central Zone has died. “It is difficult to hear that another Nova ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 10 New Hospital Admissions, Nine Discharges, Three Deaths —————————————————————– Today, January 31, Nova Scotia is reporting 10 new hospital admissions and nine discharges. Nova Scotia is also reporting three deaths related to COVID-19: — a man in his 70s in Central Zone — a woman in her 70s in Western Zone ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 92 People in Hospital ——————————————————————————————————- NOTE: Nova Scotia will issue abbreviated COVID-19 news releases on the weekend. The online dashboard will not be updated again until Monday, January 31. ——————————————————————————————————- Today, January 30, Nova Scotia is reporting 92 people in hospital who were admitted due to COVID-19 and are receiving specialized ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 87 People in Hospital ——————————————————————————————————- NOTE: Nova Scotia will issue abbreviated COVID-19 news releases on the weekend. The online dashboard will not be updated again until Monday, January 31. ——————————————————————————————————- Today, January 29, Nova Scotia is reporting 87 people in hospital who were admitted due to COVID-19 and are receiving specialized ...

**** CNS Media Release Highway Border Blockades Banned Under New Order ——————————————————— The Province today, January 28, issued a directive under the Emergency Management Act prohibiting protesters from blockading Highway 104 near the Nova Scotia-New Brunswick border. The directive also applies to people who stop or gather alongside Highway 104, the Nova Scotia-New Brunswick border, ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Healthcare Students and Instructors to Support Long-term Care and Acute-Care Sectors ———————————————————– Post-secondary leaders, healthcare students and instructors are stepping up to support long-term care and acute-care patients and residents. Long-term care and acute-care settings are experiencing staff shortages because of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus and ongoing vacancies. ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 10 New Hospital Admissions, Six Discharges, One Death —————————————————————- Today, January 28, Nova Scotia is reporting 10 new hospital admissions and six discharges. Nova Scotia is also reporting one death related to COVID-19: a man in his 60s in Western Zone has died. “It’s never easy to learn that another Nova ...

**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health vaccine outreach clinics offering drop-in vaccines in Central Zone Nova Scotia Health’s COVID-19 vaccine outreach clinics will be offering drop-in vaccines in Central Zone next week to help support vaccine accessibility.​ The outreach vaccine clinics are focused on providing first and second doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Nova ...

**** HIAA Media Release Halifax Stanfield Passenger Traffic Stalled for Another Year 2021 Marks Two Years of Historically Low Activity at Atlantic Canada’s Largest Airport It was another turbulent year for passenger and flight activity at Halifax Stanfield, resulting in significant financial losses for Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA). For the second year in a ...

**** Dartmouth General Foundation Release   Reckitt, the Maker of Lysol, donates over $300,000 in Lysol Wipes through the Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation for front-line staff and Local Community Groups The Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation (DGHF) is doing its part to ring in a happy and healthy new year for community groups in HRM. A ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 11 New Hospital Admissions, Seven Discharges, One Death ——————————————————— Today, January 27, Nova Scotia is reporting 11 new hospital admissions and seven discharges. Nova Scotia is also reporting one death related to COVID-19: a woman in her 70s in Central Zone. “This is another difficult day for our province as another ...

The NS “2022 Truckers For Freedom Convoy” set off from Enfield this morning This rolling event is to show opposition for trucker COVID-19 mandatory vaccine set out by Ottawa and is one of many large freedom trucker events. The info below is via the events Facebook page. “This exciting event is for ALL of the ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Provincewide Restrictions Extended, Community Vaccination Clinics Closing ——————————————————- The Province is extending current provincewide public health restrictions until February 14 to help limit the spread of COVID-19. There have been 369 hospitalizations and 30 deaths since the start of the Omicron wave on December 8. “We need these restrictions to continue ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 16 New Hospital Admissions, Five Discharges, Three Deaths —————————————————————- Today, January 26, Nova Scotia is reporting 16 new hospital admissions and five discharges. Nova Scotia is also reporting three deaths related to COVID-19: — a woman in her 80s in Central Zone — a man in his 80s in Central Zone ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 11 New Hospital Admissions, Nine Discharges, Five Deaths —————————————————————- Today, January 25, Nova Scotia is reporting 11 new hospital admissions and nine discharges. Nova Scotia is also reporting five deaths related to COVID-19: — a woman in her 70s in Central Zone — a man in his 80s in Central Zone ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 15 New Hospital Admissions, Seven Discharges, Five Deaths —————————————————————- Today, January 24, Nova Scotia is reporting 15 new hospital admissions and seven discharges. Nova Scotia is also reporting five deaths related to COVID-19: — a woman in her 60s in Central Zone — a man in his 70s in Central Zone ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 85 People in Hospital —————————————————————– NOTE: Nova Scotia will issue abbreviated COVID-19 news releases on the weekend. The online dashboard will not be updated again until Monday, January 24. —————————————————————– Today, January 23, Nova Scotia is reporting 85 people in hospital who were admitted due to COVID-19 and are receiving specialized ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 82 People in Hospital —————————————————————– NOTE: Nova Scotia will issue abbreviated COVID-19 news releases on the weekend. The online dashboard will not be updated again until Monday, January 24. —————————————————————– Today, January 22, Nova Scotia is reporting 82 people in hospital who were admitted due to COVID-19 and are receiving specialized ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 16 New Hospital Admissions, Three Discharges, State of Emergency Renewed —————————————————————- Today, January 21, Nova Scotia is reporting 16 new hospital admissions and three discharges. There are 94 people in hospital who were admitted due to COVID-19 and are receiving specialized care in a COVID-19 designated unit. That includes 13 people ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release People 30 and Older Now Eligible for Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine —————————————————— Nova Scotians who are 30 and older are now able to schedule an appointment for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. More than 55,000 Pfizer appointments were added to clinics across the province earlier this week, but booking had been restricted to ...

**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health research leads to new recommendation for rapid test swabbing technique that improves accuracy Nova Scotia Public Health now recommends Nova Scotians using rapid tests swab both their throat and nose when collecting their sample. This is based on research led by Nova Scotia Health’s microbiology team. Nova Scotia ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 18 New Hospital Admissions, 11 Discharges, Three Deaths —————————————————— Today, January 20, Nova Scotia is reporting 18 new hospital admissions and 11 discharges. Nova Scotia is also reporting three deaths related to COVID-19: — a woman in her 50s in Central Zone — a woman in her 70s in Northern Zone ...

**** NSHA Media Release Public Health no longer issuing potential exposures Public Health has changed its approach to manage the significant increase in COVID-19 activity across the province. Most Nova Scotians who are positive for COVID-19 will identify and contact their close contacts. As a result, Public Health no longer has the necessary information to ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 11 New Hospital Admissions, Five Discharges, Three Deaths —————————————————————- Today, January 19, Nova Scotia is reporting 11 new hospital admissions and five discharges. Nova Scotia is also reporting three deaths related to COVID-19: — a man in his 60s in Central Zone — a man in his 80s in Central Zone ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 13 New Hospital Admissions, Eight Discharges, One Death —————————————————————- Today, January 18, Nova Scotia is reporting 13 new hospital admissions and eight discharges. Nova Scotia is also reporting one death related to COVID-19. A woman in her 80s in Eastern Zone has died. “This is another very sad day and I ...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP charge two men for failing to comply with COVID-19​ health restrictions Halifax District RCMP has charged two men for failing to comply with COVID-19​ health restrictions at a business in Upper Tantallon. At approximately 6:10 p.m. on January 15, Halifax District RCMP were called to attend a business on Hammonds ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 15 New Hospital Admissions, 12 Discharges, Four Deaths —————————————————————- Today, January 17, Nova Scotia is reporting 15 new hospital admissions and 12 discharges since the last update on January 14. Nova Scotia is also reporting four deaths related to COVID-19: — a man in his 40s in Central Zone — a ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release COVID-19 Boosters for Nova Scotians 18 and Older; More Pfizer Appointments Added —————————————————————- The Province has expanded eligibility for COVID-19 booster doses to include anyone 18 years of age and older. Booster doses are administered at least 168 days after the primary series. People who received two doses of the AstraZeneca ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 68 People in Hospital ——————————————————————————————————- NOTE: Nova Scotia will issue abbreviated COVID-19 news releases on the weekend. The online dashboard will not be updated again until tomorrow, January 17. ——————————————————————————————————– Today, January 16, Nova Scotia is reporting 68 people in hospital who were admitted due to COVID-19 and are receiving specialized ...

**** HRP Media Release Police issue eleven summary offence tickets for failing to follow​ Health​ Protection​ Act ​ Today, police issued eleven people tickets for failing to comply with the regulations set out in the Health Protection Act. ​ At approximately 12:41 a.m. officers responded to a report of a party in a residence in the 6000 block of ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 58 People in Hospital —————————————————————- NOTE: Nova Scotia will issue abbreviated COVID-19 news releases on the weekend. The online dashboard will not be updated again until Monday, January 17. —————————————————————- Today, January 15, Nova Scotia is reporting 58 people in hospital who were admitted due to COVID-19 and are receiving specialized ...

**** NSHA Media Release Changes in Public Health follow-up for people who test positive for COVID-19 Due to high case numbers driven by the Omicron variant, Public Health continues to experience delays in follow-up with Nova Scotians who have tested positive for COVID-19. To focus on supporting detailed follow-ups in priority settings such as, long-term ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Six New Hospital Admissions, Six Discharges —————————————————————– NOTE: Nova Scotia will issue abbreviated COVID-19 news releases on January 15 and 16. The online dashboard will not be updated again until Monday, January 17. —————————————————————– Today, January 14, Nova Scotia is reporting six new hospital admissions and six discharges. There are 57 ...

**** HRP Media Release Police issue summary offence ticket for failing to follow Health Protection Act ​ Yesterday, police issued a man a ticket for failing to comply with the regulations set out in the Health Protection Act. ​ At approximately 12:30 p.m. officers responded to a report of a man at a Halifax hotel ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Five New Hospital Admissions, Five Discharges —————————————————————– Today, January 13, Nova Scotia is reporting five new hospital admissions and five discharges. There are 59 people in hospital who were admitted due to COVID-19 and are receiving specialized care in a COVID-19 designated unit. That includes seven people in ICU. The age ...

**** NSHA Media Release   Additional service reductions due to high number of emergency visits and admissions, combined with staffing pressures Hospitals throughout Nova Scotia continue to see higher than normal emergency visits and demands for hospitals beds, including increasing COVID-19 related admissions and staffing pressures, which are resulting in delays in care and ongoing ...

“*** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release   12 New Hospital Admissions, Seven Discharges, One Death ——————————————————- Today, January 12, Nova Scotia is reporting 12 new hospital admissions and seven discharges. Nova Scotia is also reporting one death related to COVID-19. A woman in her 60s in Western Zone has died. “My heart goes out to another Nova ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 15 New Hospital Admissions, 16 Discharges, One Death —————————————————————- Today, January 11, Nova Scotia is reporting 15 new hospital admissions and 16 discharges. Nova Scotia is also reporting one death related to COVID-19. A man in his 80s in Central Zone has died. “I am so saddened to hear about another ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 29 New Hospital Admissions, Three Deaths —————————————————— Today, January 10, Nova Scotia is reporting 29 new hospital admissions and 19 discharges since the last update on January 7. Nova Scotia is also reporting three deaths related to COVID-19: — a man in his 60s in Eastern Zone — a man in ...

**** CNS Media Release Applications Now Open for Sector Impact Support Program —————————————————- Businesses impacted by the latest public health restrictions in Nova Scotia can now apply for support through the Sector Impact Support Program. “This recent wave of the pandemic has been challenging for many businesses across our province, and with these public health ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 837 New Cases of COVID-19 —————————————————– NOTE: Nova Scotia is issuing abbreviated COVID-19 news releases on weekends. The online dashboard will not be updated until Monday, January 10. —————————————————– Today, January 9, Nova Scotia is reporting 837 new cases of COVID-19. There are 541 cases in Central Zone, 133 cases in ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 1,145 New Cases of COVID-19 ——————————————————- NOTE: Nova Scotia is issuing abbreviated COVID-19 news releases on weekends. The online dashboard will not be updated until Monday, January 10. ——————————————————- Today, January 8, Nova Scotia is reporting 1,145 new cases of COVID-19. There are 598 cases in Central Zone, 240 cases in ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release One Death, 678 New Cases of COVID-19, Long-Term Care Outbreaks, Hospital Outbreaks, State of Emergency Renewed —————————————————————- NOTE: Nova Scotia will issue abbreviated COVID-19 news releases on January 8 and 9. The online dashboard will not be updated again until Monday, January 10. —————————————————————- Today, January 7, Nova Scotia is reporting ...

**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health Vaccine Outreach Clinics offering drop-in Pfizer vaccines across the province next week Nova Scotia Health’s COVID-19 vaccine outreach clinics will be offering drop-in vaccines (Pfizer) in Central, Eastern, Northern and Western zones to help support vaccine accessibility. COVID-19 vaccine clinics for various​ brackets (anyone aged 5+,​ just for kids 5-11,​ aged 12+) are ...

**** RCMP Media Release Nova Scotia RCMP update on operations amidst COVID-19   The Nova Scotia RCMP continues to work closely with the Province of Nova Scotia and our policing partners in response to the pandemic to ensure the public and our employees are as protected as possible and we continue to provide policing services ...

**** NSHA Media Release Change to reporting of public exposure locations by Public Health Public Health has changed its approach to manage a significant increase in COVID-19 activity across the province. Efforts and resources are focused on protecting the most vulnerable Nova Scotians and those in high-risk settings including long-term care, hospitals, shelters and transition ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 745 New Cases of COVID-19, Hospital Outbreaks ——————————————————— Today, January 6, Nova Scotia is reporting 745 new cases of COVID-19. There are 459 cases in Central Zone, 128 cases in Eastern Zone, 95 cases in Western Zone and 63 cases in Northern Zone. There are 48 people in hospital with nine ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Restrictions Extended, Changes for Self-Isolation, Close Contacts ——————————————————– Nova Scotia will extend current COVID-19 restrictions until the end of January and make changes to self-isolation requirements. The Province is also recommending long-term care facilities close to most visitors for two weeks and will launch the paid sick leave program next week. ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Schools Move to At-Home Learning for One Week —————————————————————- Students in Nova Scotia’s public schools will move to at-home learning for one week beginning Monday, January 10. Schools will remain open for students who use learning centres and will reopen to in-person learning on January 17. “We have heard concerns from ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 842 New Cases of COVID-19, Hospital Outbreaks, Long-Term Care Outbreaks —————————————————————- Today, January 5, Nova Scotia is reporting 842 new cases of COVID-19. There are 498 cases in Central Zone, 141 cases in Eastern Zone, 121 cases in Western Zone and 82 cases in Northern Zone. There are 45 people in ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Booster Clinics Rolling Out Across Province ———————————————————————————————————– Clinics are opening across the province this month to give Nova Scotians booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine. New community clinics will offer vaccine by appointment starting: — Thursday, January 6, at the Halifax Forum — Monday, January 10, at the Acadia Festival Theatre in ...

**** HRP Media Release Police issue summary offence tickets for failing to follow Health Protection Act ​ Halifax Regional Police issued three summary offence tickets for failing to comply with the regulations set out in the Health Protection Act. ​ On December 31, 2021 officers responded to a report of a man in the common ...

**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health introduces temporary changes to visitor and support person restrictions Given the increasing spread of COVID-19 in our communities, Nova Scotia Health is making changes to visitor restrictions across the province to further reduce the risk of the virus being introduced or spread within its facilities. Effective 8 a.m. ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 1,020 New Cases of COVID-19, Hospital Outbreaks ————————————————————————————————————- Today, January 4, Nova Scotia is reporting 1,020 new cases of COVID-19. There are 544 cases in Central Zone, 182 cases in Eastern Zone, 141 cases in Northern Zone and 153 cases in Western Zone. There are 40 people in hospital with five ...

**** NSTU Release NSTU Expects Operational Issues to Cause School Closures as Public Health Discontinues Contact Tracing NSTU is concerned that the decision by Public Health to discontinue contact tracing in schools while at the same time declaring that it is safe to reopen to in person learning during the current wave of infection, will ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 1,020 New Cases of COVID-19 —————————————————————– NOTE: Nova Scotia is issuing an abbreviated COVID-19 news release today. The online dashboard will not be updated today but will be updated tomorrow, January 4. —————————————————————– Today, January 3, Nova Scotia is reporting 1,020 new cases of COVID-19. There were 664 cases in Central ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Nova Scotia Expands Eligible Age for COVID-19 Boosters —————————————————————– The Province has expanded eligibility for COVID-19 booster doses to include anyone 30 years of age and older. Booster doses are administered at least 168 days after the primary series. People who received two doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine or the one-dose ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 1,893 New Cases of COVID-19 —————————————————————- NOTE: Nova Scotia is issuing an abbreviated COVID-19 news release today and Monday, January 3. The online dashboard will not be updated until Tuesday, January 4. —————————————————————- Today, January 2, Nova Scotia is reporting 1,893 new cases of COVID-19 since the last update on December ...

**** Justice Media Release COVID Cases Reported at Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility ——————————————————————————————————————— Thirty-one adults in custody at the Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility in Dartmouth tested positive for COVID-19. None of the confirmed cases are in hospital. Several staff at the facility have also tested positive and are self-isolating. Correctional Services are working ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 618 New Cases of COVID-19, Hospital Outbreaks ——————————————————————————————————————— NOTE: Nova Scotia is not issuing a COVID-19 news release on New Year’s Day. Abbreviated COVID-19 news releases will be issued on January 2 and 3. The online dashboard will not be updated again until Tuesday, January 4. ——————————————————————————————————————— Today, December 31, Nova ...

**** HRP Media Release Police issue summary offence ticket for failing to follow Health Protection Act ​ Halifax Regional Police issued a summary offence ticket for failing to comply with the regulations set out in the Health Protection Act. ​ On December 30 at approximately 3:50 p.m., police responded to an outdoor skating park in ...

**** Hope for Wildlife Release Unfortunately due to increasing covid cases, we have made the decision to close our education tours for the months of January and February to keep the public, our team, and our animals safe. Our wildlife drop off centres will remain open 24/7. We will still have our annual Christmas tree ...

**** NSHA Media Release Emergency departments experiencing high number of patient visits Emergency departments throughout Nova Scotia continue to see high patient volumes over the holidays, resulting in longer waits than usual for care. If you are experiencing an emergency, please do not hesitate to visit your nearest emergency department. Emergency departments at regional hospitals ...

**** NSHA Media Release Public Health no longer able to provide COVID-19 recovery letters, individuals to stop isolating when they meet recovery criteria Due to the significant surge in cases, Public Health no longer has capacity to provide each positive COVID-19 case with a recovery letter. Individuals are asked to self-assess using the criteria below ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 511 New Cases of COVID-19, Long-Term Care Outbreak, Hospital Outbreak ——————————————————————————————————————— Today, December 30, Nova Scotia is reporting 522 lab confirmed cases of COVID-19, which includes 11 duplicate cases for a total 511 new cases. There are 331 cases in Central Zone, 56 cases in Eastern Zone, 59 cases in Northern ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Nova Scotia Ramps Up Booster Shot Rollout —————————————————- Nova Scotia is ramping up its delivery of COVID-19 booster doses, adding more clinics and more immunizers across the province. With adequate vaccine supply secured from the federal government, the vaccine program will be significantly expanded to meet the demand for booster doses, ...

**** HRM Media Release UPDATE: PSA – Halifax Transit temporary service disruptions UPDATE: Beginning Thursday, Dec. 30, both the Woodside and Alderney ferries will be reduced to 30-minute service due to resourcing challenges resulting from mounting positive COVID-19 cases amongst Halifax Transit staff, employee exposures, provincially mandated self-isolation and testing requirements. This change will remain in ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 586 New Cases of COVID-19 ——————————————————————————————————————— Today, December 29, Nova Scotia is reporting 586 new cases of COVID-19. From December 25 to 28, 69 lab results were repeat positives. There are 393 cases in Central Zone, 106 cases in Eastern Zone, 56 cases in Northern Zone and 31 cases in Western ...

**** HRM Media Release New Year’s Eve 2022 virtual celebrations Mayor Mike Savage and members of Regional Council are inviting residents to tune into this year’s virtual New Year’s Eve celebrations. At 11 p.m. on Friday, December 31, the Halifax Regional Municipality’s YouTube channel will feature two broadcasts for viewing: ​ Broadcast 1 – Golden Era ...

**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health Vaccine Outreach Clinics offering drop-in Pfizer vaccines in Central Zone from December 30 to January 7 Nova Scotia Health’s COVID-19 vaccine outreach clinics will be offering drop-in vaccination (Pfizer) in Central Zone to help support vaccine accessibility. The clinics are open at the following locations, at the following ...

**** HRM Media Release UPDATE: PSA – Halifax Transit temporary service disruptions Beginning Thursday, Dec. 30, a number of additional Halifax Transit conventional bus trips will be cancelled due to current staffing levels. These cancellations will remain in effect until further notice. ​ For the most up-to-date information on service disruptions and a full list ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Public School Holiday Break Extended; Contact Tracing in Schools to Stop —————————————————— The holiday break for students will be extended with students returning to class on Monday, January 10 and teachers and other school staff returning Tuesday, January 4. The extended break allows families to monitor students for COVID-19 symptoms before ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 561 New Cases of COVID-19 ——————————————————————————————————————— NOTE: Nova Scotia is issuing an abbreviated COVID-19 news release today, December 28. The online dashboard will not be updated until tomorrow, December 29. ——————————————————————————————————————— Today, December 28, Nova Scotia is reporting 561 new cases of COVID-19. There are 430 cases in Central Zone, 54 ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 581 New Cases of COVID-19, Hospital Outbreak ——————————————————————————————————————— NOTE: Nova Scotia is issuing an abbreviated COVID-19 news release today and tomorrow, December 28. The online dashboard will not be updated until Wednesday, December 29. ——————————————————————————————————————— Today, December 27, Nova Scotia is reporting 581 new cases of COVID-19. There are 420 cases ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 1,147 New Cases of COVID-19 ——————————————————- NOTE: Nova Scotia is issuing an abbreviated COVID-19 new release today and on December 27 and 28. The online dashboard will not be updated until Wednesday, December 29. ——————————————————– Today, December 26, Nova Scotia is reporting 1,147 new cases of COVID-19 since the last update ...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the high number of COVID-19 cases in our province, ...

**** NS SPCA Release With the recent public health measures, the SPCA need to refine guidelines for any visitors to the shelter. In order to ensure the SPCA continues to be here to assist animals in need , we will need your help, patience and understanding as we strive to keep our staff and visitors ...

**** NSHA Media Release Update to a previously issued notification plus a NEW potential exposure to COVID-19 at a location in Central Zone Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of an update to a previously issued notification and a potential exposure to COVID-19 at a location in Central Zone. In addition to media releases, ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 611 New Cases of COVID-19, State of Emergency Renewed —————————————————————- NOTE: Nova Scotia is not issuing a COVID-19 news release on Christmas Day. Abbreviated COVID-19 news releases will be issued on December 26, 27 and 28. The online dashboard will not be updated until Wednesday, December 29. —————————————————————- Today, December 24, ...

**** NSHA Media Release Changes in Public Health follow-up for individuals who test positive for COVID-19 Due to high case numbers driven by the Omicron variant, Public Health continues to experience delays in follow-up with Nova Scotians who have tested positive for COVID-19. To focus on supporting detailed follow-ups in priority settings such as, long-term ...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 at one location in Central Zone and on one flight Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at a location in Central Zone and on one flight. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. PLEASE NOTE: Due ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 689 New Cases of COVID-19, Long-Term Care Outbreak —————————————————————- Today, December 23, Nova Scotia is reporting 689 new cases of COVID-19. There are 498 cases in Central Zone, 55 cases in Eastern Zone, 79 cases in Northern Zone and 57 cases in Western Zone. Because of a spike in testing and ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Changes to COVID-19 Reporting —————————————————————————————————————— Starting today, December 23, Nova Scotia will change how it reports daily COVID-19 data due to delays in data entry caused by the recent high number of cases. Throughout most of the pandemic, the Province has reported data from Panorama, public health’s disease information system. However, ...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central, Northern and Eastern Zones and on one Halifax Transit Route Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central, Northern and Eastern Zones and one Halifax Transit route. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here:​ http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. ​ As Nova Scotia moves ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release One Death, 537 New Cases of COVID-19, Hospital Outbreak ———————————————————————————————————– NOTE: The online COVID-19 dashboard will not be updated until Thursday, December 23. ———————————————————————————————————– Today, December 22, Nova Scotia is reporting one death related to COVID-19. A man in his 50s in Northern Zone has died. “I am saddened to hear ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Paid Sick Leave Relaunches to Support Nova Scotians ———————————————————————————————————— Nova Scotians who have been impacted by the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic may qualify for up to four paid sick days with the relaunch of Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Program. “We know people are feeling extra stressed at ...

**** HRM Media Release Emera Oval scheduled to open December 27 Following confirmation of capacity limits from the province, the Emera Oval is now scheduled to open for the winter season on Monday, December 27, weather permitting. ​ The maximum capacity will be 230 participants, per skate time. Access will be provided on a first-come-first-serve ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Nova Scotia Expands Eligible Age for COVID-19 Boosters —————————————————————- The Province has expanded eligibility for COVID-19 booster doses to include anyone 50 years of age and older. Booster doses are administered at least 168 days after the primary series. People who received two doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine or the one-dose ...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central, Western and Northern Zones and on one flight Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central, Western and Northern Zones and on one flight. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here:​ http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. ​ As Nova Scotia moves into a stage ...

**** HRM Media Release Response to COVID-19: Parks & Recreation Update The Halifax Regional Municipality continues to monitor and respond to the rapidly evolving effects of COVID-19. The following is an update on municipal services.​ ​ As directed by the province, the following public health restrictions will take effect in the Halifax Regional Municipality as of Wednesday, ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Further Provincewide Restrictions to Slow Omicron Variant ——————————————————————————————————————— The Province is strengthening restrictions around masking, gatherings and physical distancing to protect the healthcare system and other critical workforces from the threat of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. “We did not want to impose more restrictions on Nova Scotians leading into the ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 522 New Cases of COVID-19, Long-Term Care Outbreak, Two Hospital Outbreaks —————————————————————- Today, December 21, Nova Scotia is reporting 522 new cases of COVID-19. There are 382 cases in Central Zone, 59 cases in Eastern Zone, 38 cases in Northern Zone and 43 cases in Western Zone. Due to delays with ...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central, Eastern and Northern Zones Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central, Eastern and Northern Zones. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here:​ http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. ​ As Nova Scotia moves into a stage of living with COVID-19 as we go about ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 485 New Cases of COVID-19, Long-Term Care Outbreak —————————————————————- Today, December 20, Nova Scotia is reporting 485 new cases of COVID-19. There are 317 cases in Central Zone, 57 cases in Eastern Zone, 36 cases in Northern Zone and 75 cases in Western Zone. Due to delays with data entry into ...

**** Lieutenant-Governor Release Annual New Year’s Day Levée Cancelled —————————————————————- Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lieutenant-Governor’s New Year’s Day Levée has been cancelled. In its place, Lt.-Gov Arthur J. LeBlanc will present a video message to Nova Scotians. “With much regret, I am obliged to cancel the upcoming levée that has been hosted by ...

**** HRM Media Release UPDATE: The Emera Oval will be tentatively opening for the 2021-22 winter season on Wednesday, Dec. 22 (weather dependent). Holiday skates will be held on Dec 24, 26, 31 and Jan 1. For more information, click here. Public Service Announcement Proof of vaccination, gathering size restrictions and mandatory masks required at the ...

**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health Vaccine Outreach Clinics offering drop-ins for Pfizer in Central Zone Nova Scotia Health’s COVID-19 vaccine outreach clinics will be offering drop-ins for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in Central Zone to help support vaccine accessibility for residents and nearby community members.​ The clinics are open to anyone age 12+ ...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone and on two flights Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone and on two flights.​ In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. As Nova Scotia moves into a stage of living with COVID-19 as we ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 476 New Cases of COVID-19 —————————————————————- NOTE: Nova Scotia is issuing an abbreviated COVID-19 news release today. The online dashboard will not be updated. —————————————————————- Today, December 19, Nova Scotia is reporting 476 new cases of COVID-19. There are 333 cases in Central Zone, 82 cases in Eastern Zone, 43 cases ...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. As Nova Scotia moves into a stage of living with COVID-19 as we ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 426 New Cases of COVID-19 —————————————————————- NOTE: Nova Scotia is issuing an abbreviated COVID-19 news release today and Sunday. The online dashboard will not be updated. —————————————————————- Today, December 18, Nova Scotia is reporting 426 new cases of COVID-19. There are 296 cases in Central Zone, 70 cases in Eastern Zone, ...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential Exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Eastern and Central Zones and three flights Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central and Eastern Zones, and on three flights. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. As Nova Scotia moves into a stage of living with ...

**** NSHA Media Release Information for people who have tested positive for COVID-19 I’ve tested positive for COVID-19. What should I do next? As someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, it’s important for you to complete these actions: Self-isolate right away. To prevent further spread of COVID-19, it’s important for you to self-isolate right ...

**** NSHA Media Release QEII will postpone some non-urgent surgeries beginning Monday In order to maintain intensive care bed capacity and mitigate the impact of increasing numbers of staff off work in isolation, some non-urgent surgeries scheduled for the QEII must be postponed, beginning Monday. Patients affected will be contacted directly by their surgeon’s office. ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Proof of vaccination, gathering size restrictions and mandatory masks required at the Emera Oval  The Emera Oval is expected to open for the 2021-22 winter season on Monday, December 20, weather and ice conditions permitting. ​ Residents must show full proof of COVID-19 vaccination and government issued photo identification, as well as wear ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Grant Program Offers Support to Businesses Impacted by Latest Restrictions —————————————————————- The Province announced today, December 17, additional support for Nova Scotia businesses impacted by the new provincewide public health restrictions. The Sector Impact Support Program will provide a one-time grant of up to $7,500 to help small business owners in ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 394 New Cases of COVID-19 —————————————————————- NOTE: Nova Scotia will be issuing an abbreviated COVID-19 news release on Saturday, December 18, and Sunday, December 19. The online dashboard will not be updated until Monday, December 20. —————————————————————- Today, December 17, Nova Scotia is reporting 394 new cases of COVID-19. There are ...

**** NSHA Media Release Updates to previously issued notifications plus NEW potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central, Eastern and Northern Zones, and one flight​ Updates to previously issued notifications plus new potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central, Eastern and Northern Zones, and on one flight.​ In addition to media releases, all potential ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 287 New Cases of COVID-19 —————————————————————– Today, December 16, Nova Scotia is reporting 287 new cases of COVID-19. There are 191 cases in Central Zone, 57 cases in Eastern Zone, 24 cases in Northern Zone and 15 cases in Western Zone. Due to delays with data entry into Panorama (public health’s ...

**** HRM Media Release Response to COVID-19: Update on municipal service level impacts The Halifax Regional Municipality continues to monitor and respond to the rapidly evolving effects of COVID-19. ​ The municipal service level adjustments below are as a result of the ongoing impacts of the pandemic as well as new public health guidelines that go into ...

**** NSHA Media Release Updates to previously issued notifications plus NEW potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Eastern and Central Zones, and on Halifax Transit routes and one flight​ Updates to previously issued notification plus new potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central and Eastern Zones, and on Halifax Transit routes and one ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Hammonds Plains Consolidated to Move to At-Home Learning Due to COVID-19 —————————————————————- Based on a recommendation from public health, Hammonds Plains Consolidated in Hammonds Plains will close to students and move to at-home learning to contain the spread of COVID-19. The school will be closed on Thursday, December 16, and will ...

**** NSHA Media Release Public Health notifying positive COVID-19 cases by text, advising to notify close contacts The significant surge in COVID-19 cases in Nova Scotia has resulted in a backlog in Public Health contacting positive cases and close contacts. Nova Scotia Public Health has begun contacting positive COVID-19 cases by text message when that ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Public School Holiday Break Begins Early for Most Students; Learning Centres Remain Open —————————————————————————————————– Most public school students will start their holiday break after classes end Friday, December 17. All staff will report to work as usual next week unless they are required to isolate for public health reasons. The start ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Update to Provincewide Restrictions ——————————————————————————————————————— Further decisions on COVID-19 pandemic-related restrictions have been made to help keep Nova Scotians safe during this time of relatively high cases and the presence of the Omicron variant. Updates to the restrictions announced on December 13 are: — masks are required indoors at public schools ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 178 New Cases of COVID-19 ———————————————————————————————————– Today, December 15, Nova Scotia is reporting 178 new cases of COVID-19. There are 113 cases in Central Zone, 55 cases in Eastern Zone, five cases in Northern Zone and five cases in Western Zone. Due to delays with data entry into Panorama (public health’s ...

**** NSHA Media Release Updates to previously issued notifications plus NEW potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Eastern and Central Zones​ ​ Updates to previously issued notifications plus new potential exposures to COVID-19 at location in Central and Eastern Zones.​ In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here:​ http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. ​ As ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 127 New Cases of COVID-19 —————————————————————- Today, December 14, Nova Scotia is reporting 127 new cases of COVID-19. There are 68 cases in Eastern Zone, 42 cases in Central Zone, 11 cases in Northern Zone and six cases in Western Zone. Due to delays with data entry into Panorama (public health’s ...

****  HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 114 New Cases of COVID-19, Omicron Variant Cases, Long-Term Care Outbreak —————————————————————- Today, December 13, Nova Scotia is reporting 114 new cases of COVID-19. ​ There are 55 cases in Central Zone, 52 cases in Eastern Zone, five cases in Western Zone, and two cases in Northern Zone. Because of the ...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP arrest man for making fake COVID-19 proof of vaccination cards Barrington RCMP has arrested man for making fake COVID-19 proof of vaccination cards in Barrington. On November 15, police received a complaint of a suspected fake COVID-19 proof of vaccination cards being made by a 50-year-old Barrington man in Barrington. ...

***’ NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health calling patients diagnosed with COVID-19 ​ To support those diagnosed with COVID-19, Nova Scotia Health continues to work on several initiatives to help patients work toward recovery, and support health care providers caring for patients in their communities. ​ As part of this work, Nova Scotia Health is ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Rapid Tests Available at Libraries for Holiday Season ——————————————————– Starting today, December 13, Nova Scotians can pick up COVID-19 rapid test kits at public libraries across the province. “While we stopped recommending general asymptomatic testing a while ago, we recognize it’s another way to keep gatherings safe over the holidays so ...

**** NSHA Media Release Updates to a previously issued notification plus a NEW potential exposure to COVID-19 at a location in Eastern Zone​ ​ Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of updates to a previously issued notification plus a new potential exposure to COVID-19 at a location in Eastern Zone.​ There are also corrections ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 111 New Cases of COVID-19 —————————————————————– NOTE: Nova Scotia is issuing an abbreviated COVID-19 news release today. The online dashboard will not be updated. —————————————————————– Today, December 12, Nova Scotia is reporting 111 new cases of COVID-19. ​ There are 63 cases in Central Zone, 42 cases in Eastern Zone, 5 ...

**** NSHA Media Release Updates to previously issued notifications plus NEW potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central and Eastern Zones and multiple Halifax Transit routes​ ​ ​ Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central and Eastern Zones and on multiple Halifax Transit Routes.​ ​ There ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 129 New Cases of COVID-19 —————————————————————- NOTE: Nova Scotia is issuing an abbreviated COVID-19 news release today and tomorrow. The online dashboard will not be updated. —————————————————————- Today, December 11, Nova Scotia is reporting 129 new cases of COVID-19. ​ There are 64 cases in Central Zone, 52 cases in Eastern ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 123 New Cases of COVID-19, 16 Recoveries, State of Emergency Renewed —————————————————————- NOTE: Nova Scotia is not issuing COVID-19 news releases or updating the COVID-19 data dashboard on weekends. Monday updates will include weekend data. —————————————————————- Today, December 10, Nova Scotia is reporting 123 new cases of COVID-19 and 16 recoveries. ...

**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health Vaccine Outreach Clinics offering drop-in Pfizer vaccines for children 5 to 11 in Central Zone Nova Scotia Health’s COVID-19 vaccine outreach clinics will be offering drop-in vaccination (Pfizer) for children 5 to 11 years old in Central Zone to help support vaccine accessibility. The clinics are open to ...

**** NSHA Media Release Updates to notifications issued on December 7 and 8, plus NEW potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central and Eastern Zones and on two flights​ ​ ​ Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central and Eastern Zones and on two flights. There ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release École Beaubassin to Close Temporarily Due to COVID-19 ————————————————————— Based on a recommendation from public health, École Beaubassin in Halifax will close for a week to contain the spread of COVID-19. The school will be closed to students from Friday, December 10, to Thursday, December 16, to prevent further spread of ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 52 New Cases of COVID-19, 19 Recoveries —————————————————————- NOTE: Due to technical issues, immunization data is not included in today’s release or on the COVID-19 data dashboard. Immunization data will be updated Friday, December 10. —————————————————————- Today, December 9, Nova Scotia is reporting 52 new cases of COVID-19 and 19 recoveries. ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 34 New Cases of COVID-19, 18 Recoveries, Outbreak at St. Francis Xavier University ————————————————————— Today, December 8, Nova Scotia is reporting 34 new cases of COVID-19 and 18 recoveries. There are 14 cases in Eastern Zone, 13 cases in Central Zone, six cases in Northern Zone and one case in Western ...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central and Eastern Zones ​ ​ Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central and Eastern Zones. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here:​ http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. ​ As Nova Scotia moves into a stage of ...

**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health Vaccine Outreach Clinics offering drop-in Pfizer vaccines for children 5 to 11 Nova Scotia Health’s COVID-19 vaccine outreach clinics will be offering drop-in vaccination (Pfizer) for children 5 to 11 years old in Central Zone to help support vaccine accessibility. The clinics are open to anyone age 5 ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Update ————————————————————— More Nova Scotians will soon become eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster dose. The Province has accepted all of the new booster recommendations announced on December 3 by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI). Specific dates for implementing the following will be announced soon: — ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 22 New Cases of COVID-19, 27 Recoveries —————————————————————- NOTE: The COVID-19 data dashboard is currently experiencing a technical issue and will be updated after the issue is resolved. —————————————————————- Today, December 7, Nova Scotia is reporting 22 new cases of COVID-19 and 27 recoveries. There are 18 cases in Central Zone ...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone, one transit route and on multiple flights ​ ​ Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone, one transit route and on multiple flights. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release   45 New Cases of COVID-19, 92 Recoveries ————————————————————— Today, December 6, Nova Scotia is reporting 45 new cases of COVID-19 and 92 recoveries since the last update December 3. There are 38 cases in Central Zone, six cases in Northern Zone and one case in Eastern Zone. There is a ...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone and on one flight ​ ​ Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone and one flight. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here:​ http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. ​ As Nova Scotia moves into ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Beechville Lakeside Timberlea Senior Elementary to Close Temporarily Due to COVID-19 ————————————————————— Public health is recommending the closure of Beechville Lakeside Timberlea Senior Elementary, Grades 2 to 5, in Timberlea to contain the spread of COVID-19. The school will be closed to students from Monday, December 6 to Friday, December 10 ...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central and Northern Zones and on three flights ​ ​ Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Northern and Central Zones and on three flights. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here:​ http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. ​ ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 20 New Cases of COVID-19, 34 Recoveries —————————————————————- NOTE: Nova Scotia is not issuing COVID-19 news releases or updating the COVID-19 data dashboard on weekends. Monday updates will include weekend data. —————————————————————- Today, December 3, Nova Scotia is reporting 20 new cases of COVID-19 and 34 recoveries. There are 12 cases ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Fifth Update on Vaccination Mandates ————————————————————— With final data in, Nova Scotia is reporting high rates of COVID-19 vaccination for employees under both the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for key sectors and the provincial vaccine mandate for civil servants. Under the key sectors mandate, of those reporting, 99.2 per cent of 58,519 ...

**** NSHA Media Release RETRACTION of precaution notifications issued December 1 and NEW potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone and on one flight ​ ​ Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone and on one flight, plus the retraction of two precaution ...

*** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 40 New Cases of COVID-19, 29 Recoveries —————————————————————- Today, December 2, Nova Scotia is reporting 40 new cases of COVID-19 and 29 recoveries. There are 20 cases in Northern Zone, 18 cases in Central Zone and two cases in Western Zone. There is a new cluster of cases in a localized ...

**** HRP Media Release Police issue summary offence tickets for failing to follow Health Protection Act ​ Halifax Regional Police have issued two summary offence tickets for failing to comply with the regulations set out in the Health Protection Act. ​ On November 26 at approximately 11:15 p.m., police responded to a report of a ...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central and Northern Zones and on three flights ​ ​ Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central and Northern Zones and on three flights. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Travel Restriction for Children Age 11 and Younger Participating in Sports or Arts and Culture Events Effective immediately, there are restrictions on out-of-province travel for children age 11 and younger for the purposes of participating in sports or arts and culture events. Children age 11 and younger are also restricted from ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 35 New Cases of COVID-19, 31 Recoveries ————————————————————— Today, December 1, Nova Scotia is reporting 35 new cases of COVID-19 and 31 recoveries. There are 16 cases in Northern Zone, 16 cases in Central Zone and three cases in Western Zone. There is a new cluster of cases in a localized ...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone and on two flights ​ ​ Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone and on two flights. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here:​ http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. ​ As Nova ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 61 New Cases of COVID-19, 31 Recoveries —————————————————————- Today, November 30, Nova Scotia is reporting 61 new cases of COVID-19 and 31 recoveries. There are 33 cases in Northern Zone, 24 cases in Central Zone and four cases in Western Zone. There is a new cluster of cases in a localized ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Two Deaths, 59 New Cases of COVID-19, 58 Recoveries —————————————————————- Today, November 29, Nova Scotia is reporting two deaths related to COVID-19. A man in his 60s was a resident of the East Cumberland Lodge long-term care home in Pugwash. Also, a man in is 70s in Western Zone has died; ...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central and Northern Zones ​ ​ Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central and Northern Zones. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here:​ http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. ​ As Nova Scotia moves into a stage of living ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Expansion of Take-Home Test Kits Program for Kids; Call for Volunteers ——————————————————- More children under the age of 12 will receive free COVID-19 rapid tests kits in efforts to detect COVID-19 cases early. About 80,000 rapid test kits were distributed to children in pre-primary to Grade 6 in Nova Scotia’s public ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 28 New Cases of COVID-19, 25 Recoveries, State of Emergency Renewed —————————————————————- NOTE: Nova Scotia is not issuing COVID-19 news releases or updating the COVID-19 data dashboard on weekends. Monday updates will include weekend data. —————————————————————- Today, November 26, Nova Scotia is reporting 28 new cases of COVID-19 and 25 recoveries. ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Aged Five to 11 ——————————————————- Parents and guardians of children aged five to 11 can now book their child’s COVID-19 vaccine appointment. “The pandemic has been challenging for families and young children. School closures and social isolation from friends, families and activities they enjoy has been difficult,” ...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central and Northern Zones Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central and Northern Zones.​ In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. As Nova Scotia moves into a stage of living with ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release One Death, 22 New Cases of COVID-19, 24 Recoveries —————————————————————- Today, November 25, Nova Scotia is reporting one death related to COVID-19. A man in his 70s in Central Zone has died. “I am saddened to hear about the loss of another Nova Scotian today, especially as we are nearing what ...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone and one location in Northern Zone Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone and one location in Northern Zone. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. As ...

**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health Vaccine Outreach Clinics offering drop-ins for Pfizer in Central Zone Nova Scotia Health’s COVID-19 vaccine outreach clinics will be offering drop-ins for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in Central Zone to help support vaccine accessibility for residents and nearby community members.​ The clinics are open to anyone age 12+ ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 20 New Cases of COVID-19, 31 Recoveries —————————————————————- Today, November 24, Nova Scotia is reporting 20 new cases of COVID-19 and 31 recoveries. There are 12 cases in Central Zone, six cases in Northern Zone and two cases in Eastern Zone. There is also evidence of limited community spread in Halifax ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Third Update on Vaccination Mandates —————————————————————- The Province is releasing an update on the COVID-19 vaccination mandate for key sectors and the provincial civil service vaccination directive today, November 24. Under both, all employees are required to have at least a first dose of vaccine by November 30. Those who are ...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central and Northern Zones, on one flight and two transit routes Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Northern and Central Zones, on two transit routes and on one flight. In addition to media releases, all ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 29 New Cases of COVID-19, 37 Recoveries —————————————————————- NOTE: Due to technical issues, immunization data is not included in today’s release or on the COVID-19 data dashboard. Immunization data will be updated when the issues are resolved. —————————————————————- Today, November 23, Nova Scotia is reporting 29 new cases of COVID-19 and ...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central and Northern Zones, and two flight Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Northern and Central Zones, and on two flights. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. As Nova ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release One Death, 60 New Cases of COVID-19, 88 Recoveries —————————————————– NOTE: Due to technical issues, immunization data is not included in today’s release or on the COVID-19 data dashboard. Immunization data will be updated Tuesday, November 23. —————————————————– Today, November 22, Nova Scotia is reporting one death related to COVID-19. A ...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central and Northern Zones and multiple Halifax Transit routes ​ Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central and Northern Zones and on multiple Halifax Transit routes. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed ...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central and Northern Zones and one flight ​ ​ Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central and Northern Zones and on one Air Canada flight. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here:​ http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release One Death, 27 New Cases of COVID-19, 40 Recoveries —————————————————————- NOTE: Nova Scotia is not issuing COVID-19 news releases or updating the COVID-19 data dashboard on weekends. Monday updates will include weekend data. —————————————————————- Today, November 19, Nova Scotia is reporting one death related to COVID-19. A woman in her 90s ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Minister’s Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Ages 5 to 11 ——————————————————– NOTE: The following is a statement from Health and Wellness Minister Michelle Thompson. ——————————————————– Today, I was pleased to hear that Health Canada has approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. At the same time, the ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 22 New Cases of COVID-19, 22 Recoveries —————————————————————- Today, November 18, Nova Scotia is reporting 22 new cases of COVID-19 and 22 recoveries. There are 12 cases in Central Zone, seven cases in Western Zone and three cases in Northern Zone. There are active cases in all health zones and evidence ...

**** CNS Media Release 19–Fines Increasing, New Offence Category Under Health Protection Act —————————————————– Individuals and organizations hosting events or gatherings that ignore public health orders are now subject to penalties under the Health Protection Act. This is a new category of offence that will hold organizers directly responsible for contravening the act and putting ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 20 New Cases of COVID-19, 36 Recoveries —————————————————————- Today, November 17, Nova Scotia is reporting 20 new cases of COVID-19 and 36 recoveries. There are eight cases in Central Zone, six cases in Northern Zone and six cases in Western Zone. There are active cases in all health zones and evidence ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Second Update on Vaccination Mandate for Healthcare, Education, Other Sectors —————————————————————- The Province is releasing a second update on the vaccination rates of workers in healthcare, long-term care, education and emergency health services today, November 17. Employers are required to collect and report vaccination rates as part of the COVID-19 vaccine ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Booster Dose Bookings Open November 23 —————————————————————- Nova Scotians who are eligible for a COVID-19 booster dose of mRNA vaccine can schedule an appointment starting November 23. The groups eligible for a COVID-19 booster dose in Nova Scotia six months after their primary series are: — anyone 70 and older — ...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central and Western Zone and on one flight ​ ​ Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central and Western Zone and on one flight. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 31 New Cases of COVID-19, 41 Recoveries —————————————————————- Today, November 16, Nova Scotia is reporting 31 new cases of COVID-19 and 41 recoveries. There are 19 cases in Central Zone, nine cases in Northern Zone, two cases in Eastern Zone and one case in Western Zone. There is community spread in ...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone and Northern Zone ​ ​ Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone and Northern Zone. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here:​ http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. ​ As Nova Scotia moves ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Three Deaths, 99 New Cases of COVID-19, 109 Recoveries —————————————————————- Today, November 15, Nova Scotia is reporting three deaths related to COVID-19. Two people – a man and woman, both in their 80s – were residents of the East Cumberland Lodge long-term care home in Pugwash. Also in Northern Zone, a ...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central and Western Zone and on three flights ​ Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central and Western Zone and on three flights. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here:​ http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. ​ As ...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations Western, Northern and Central Zones​ ​ Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations Western, Northern and Central Zones. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here:​ http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. ​ As Nova Scotia moves into a stage of living ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release   70 New Cases of COVID-19, 69 Recoveries, State of Emergency Renewed —————————————————————- NOTE: Nova Scotia is not issuing COVID-19 news releases or updating the COVID-19 data dashboard on weekends. Monday updates will include weekend data. —————————————————————- Today, November 12, Nova Scotia is reporting 70 new cases of COVID-19 and 69 ...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP charge organization for failing to comply with COVID-19 health restrictions Barrington RCMP has charged an organization for failing to comply with COVID-19 health restrictions after a craft fair in Woods Harbour. On October 20, police received a complaint from the community concerning a community centre on Hwy. 3 in Woods ...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 at locations in Central, Northern and Western Zones and on one Air Canada flight ​ Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central, Northern and Western Zones, and on one Air Canada flight. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure ...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 at locations in Central and Eastern zones ​ ​ Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central and Eastern zones. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here:​ http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. As Nova Scotia moves into a stage ...

**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health Vaccine Outreach Clinics offering drop-ins for Pfizer in Central Zone Nova Scotia Health’s COVID-19 vaccine outreach clinics will be offering drop-ins for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in Central Zone to help support vaccine accessibility for residents and nearby community members. The clinics are open to anyone age 12+ ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 30 New Cases of COVID-19, 33 Recoveries —————————————————————- NOTE: Nova Scotia is not issuing COVID-19 news releases or updating the COVID-19 data dashboard on holidays. Friday’s update will include Thursday data. —————————————————————- Today, November 10, Nova Scotia is reporting 30 new cases of COVID-19 and 33 recoveries. There are 16 cases ...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 at locations in Central and Western zones and one flight ​ ​ Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central and Western zones and on one flight. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here:​ http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Burton Ettinger Elementary to Close Temporarily Due to COVID-19 —————————————————————- Public health is recommending closure of Burton Ettinger Elementary in Halifax to contain the spread of COVID-19. “Over the past few days, the regional medical officer of health has been monitoring cases at Burton Ettinger and is recommending the closure to ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release One Death, 56 New Cases of COVID-19, 29 Recoveries —————————————————————- Today, November 9, Nova Scotia is reporting one death related to COVID-19. A man in his 80s in Eastern Zone has died. “It pains me greatly to know that another family is mourning the loss of a loved one because of ...

***** NSHA Media Release Remembrance Day services modified due to COVID-19 restrictions As is the case with many public events during the pandemic, Remembrance Day services around the province will again be modified somewhat this year. Veterans Affairs Canada contracts Nova Scotia Health to provide care at seven veterans’ long-term care facilities in the province. ...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 at one Central Zone location, one Halifax transit route ​ ​ Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of a potential exposure to COVID-19 at one Central Zone location and one Halifax Transit route. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here:​ http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. As ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 111 New Cases of COVID-19, 76 Recoveries, Outbreak at Long-term Care Home —————————————————————- Today, November 8, Nova Scotia is reporting 111 new cases of COVID-19 and 76 recoveries since the last update on November 5. There are 52 cases in Western Zone, 31 cases in Central Zone, 19 cases in Northern ...

**** NSHA Media Release Public Health Mobile Units providing free drop-in PCR COVID-19 testing Western, Central and Northern Zone ​ ​ The Public Health Mobile Units will be in Middleton, Halifax and Amherst to offer free PCR COVID-19 testing to all ages. Testing is free and available to anyone who: ·​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central and Northern Zones and on one flight ​ ​ Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central and Northern Zones and on one flight. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 40 New Cases of COVID-19, 31 Recoveries —————————————————————- NOTE: Nova Scotia is not issuing COVID-19 news releases or updating the COVID-19 data dashboard on weekends. Monday updates will include weekend data. —————————————————————- Today, November 5, Nova Scotia is reporting 40 new cases of COVID-19 and 31 recoveries. There are 21 cases ...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central and Northern Zones Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central and Northern Zones. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here:​ http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. ​ As Nova Scotia moves into a stage of living with ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 50 New Cases of COVID-19, 17 Recoveries —————————————————————- Today, November 4, Nova Scotia is reporting 50 new cases of COVID-19 and 17 recoveries. There are 20 cases in Western Zone, 20 cases in Northern Zone, eight cases in Central Zone and two cases in Eastern Zone. Nova Scotia Health Authority’s (NSHA’s) ...

**** NSHA Media Release CORRECTION to exposure notification issued November 1, and NEW potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone and on one flight Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone and on one flight, as well as a clarification of the location of ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 38 New Cases of COVID-19, 19 Recoveries —————————————————————- Today, November 3, Nova Scotia is reporting 38 new cases of COVID-19 and 19 recoveries. There are 19 cases in Central Zone, 14 cases in Western Zone, four cases in Northern Zone and one case in Eastern Zone. Nova Scotia Health Authority’s (NSHA’s) ...

**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health Vaccine Outreach Clinics offering drop-ins for Pfizer in Central Zone Nova Scotia Health’s COVID-19 vaccine outreach clinics will be offering drop-ins for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in Dartmouth and Halifax to help support vaccine accessibility for residents and nearby community members. The clinics are open to anyone age ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 11 New Cases of COVID-19, 16 Recoveries —————————————————————- Today, November 2, Nova Scotia is reporting 11 new cases of COVID-19 and 16 recoveries. There are five cases in Central Zone, four cases in Eastern Zone and two cases in Northern Zone. On November 1, five schools were notified of an exposure(s) ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release One Death, 59 New Cases of COVID-19, 61 Recoveries —————————————————— Today, November 1, Nova Scotia is reporting one death related to COVID-19. A man in his 70s in Eastern Zone has died. “I want to offer my sympathies to the family, friends and loved ones grieving,” said Premier Tim Houston. “COVID-19 ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 26 New Cases of COVID-19, 28 Recoveries, State of Emergency Renewed —————————————————————- NOTE: Nova Scotia is not issuing COVID-19 news releases or updating the COVID-19 data dashboard on weekends. Monday updates will include weekend data. —————————————————————- Today, October 29, Nova Scotia is reporting 26 new cases of COVID-19 and 28 recoveries. ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Nova Scotia Health Vaccine Outreach Clinics offering drop-ins for Pfizer in Central Zone Nova Scotia Health’s COVID-19 vaccine outreach clinics will be offering drop-ins for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in Halifax, Dartmouth, Cole Harbour, East Preston, Sackville and Musquodoboit to help support vaccine accessibility for residents and nearby community members.​ The ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 31 New Cases of COVID-19, Five Recoveries —————————————————————- Today, October 28, Nova Scotia is reporting 31 new cases of COVID-19 and five recoveries. There are 17 cases in Central Zone, eight cases in Western Zone, three cases in Eastern Zone and three cases in Northern Zone. On October 27, one school ...

**** NSHA Media Release Correction to potential exposure issued on October 26, and NEW potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central and Eastern Zones, and on one Air Canada flight​ Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in the Central and Eastern Zones, and on one Air ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 26 New Cases of COVID-19, 14 Recoveries —————————————————————- Today, October 27, Nova Scotia is reporting 26 new cases of COVID-19 and 14 recoveries. There are 22 cases in Central Zone and four cases in Northern Zone. On October 26, four schools were notified of an exposure(s) at their school. As always, ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Children 12 and Older Isolate Based on Vaccination Status ——————————————————— Starting November 1, all domestic travellers to Nova Scotia who are age 12 and older will have self-isolation requirements based on their own vaccination status. “When we shifted to isolation based on vaccination status in June, vaccine was just becoming available ...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 in Central Zone Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 in the Central Zone. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. As Nova Scotia moves into a stage of living with COVID-19 as we go about our ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release One Death, Seven New Cases of COVID-19, 24 Recoveries —————————————————————- Today, October 26, Nova Scotia is reporting one death related to COVID-19. A woman in her 70s in Western Zone has died. “I’m very saddened to hear another family has lost a loved one,” said Premier Tim Houston. “This is a ...

**** NSHA Media Release PSA: Nova Scotia Health Vaccine Outreach Clinics offering drop-ins for Pfizer in Central Zone Nova Scotia Health’s COVID-19 vaccine outreach clinics will be offering drop-ins for the Pfizer vaccine in Central Zone this week to help support vaccine accessibility for residents and nearby community members.​ The clinics are open to anyone ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release One Death, 57 New Cases of COVID-19, 63 Recoveries —————————————————————- Today, October 25, Nova Scotia is reporting one death related to COVID-19. A man in his 70s in Western Zone has died. “My heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the man who has passed,” said Premier Tim Houston. ...

**** NSHA Media Release Public Health Mobile Unit providing drop-in COVID-19 testing in Halifax ​ ​ The Public Health Mobile Unit will be in Halifax this week to offer free PCR COVID-19 testing to all ages. This includes the swish and gargle test for children and youth aged 4 to 18. Testing is available to ...

**** NSHA Media Release Vaccine outreach clinics offering drop-ins for Pfizer in Stewiacke, Merigomish and Masstown Nova Scotia Health’s COVID-19 vaccine outreach clinics will be offering drop-ins for the Pfizer vaccine in Stewiacke, Merigomish and Masstown this week to help support vaccine accessibility for residents and nearby community members. The clinics are open to anyone ...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 at Central Zone locations, on Kings Transit & Halifax Transit routes, and four flights​ ​ ​ Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone, on Kings Transit and Halifax Transit routes, and four flights. In addition to media ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 23 New Cases of COVID-19, 26 Recoveries —————————————————————- NOTE: Nova Scotia is not issuing COVID-19 news releases or updating the COVID-19 data dashboard on weekends. Monday updates will include weekend data. ——————————————————- Today, October 22, Nova Scotia is reporting 23 new cases of COVID-19 and 26 recoveries. There are 13 cases ...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Western and Central Zones ​ ​ Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Western and Central Zones. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here:​ http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. ​ As Nova Scotia moves into a ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 19 New Cases of COVID-19, 21 Recoveries —————————————————————- Today, October 21, Nova Scotia is reporting 19 new cases of COVID-19 and 21 recoveries. There are nine cases in Northern Zone, eight cases in Central Zone and two cases in Western Zone. There is community spread in Central Zone, primarily among people ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Six New Cases of COVID-19, 27 Recoveries —————————————————————- Today, October 20, Nova Scotia is reporting six new cases of COVID-19 and 27 recoveries. There are three cases in Central Zone, two cases in Western Zone and one case in Northern Zone. There is community spread in Central Zone, primarily among people ...

**** NSHA Media Release CORRECTION to exposure notification issued Oct. 18, and NEW potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Western Zone and on one WestJet flight ​ ​ Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Western Zone and on one WestJet flight, as well as a correction ...

**** NS SPCA Release Breaking Mewsl!  Starting Tuesday, October 19th we will be reopening our shelter doors!  Due to the limited space at our shelter, we have a new vaccination policy for staff, volunteers and visitors to protect our community and reduce the spread of COVID-19. Masks are still mandatory. 🐾 So, what does that ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 12 New Cases of COVID-19, 33 Recoveries, Small Outbreak at Valley Regional Hospital ————————————————————— Today, October 19, Nova Scotia is reporting 12 new cases of COVID-19 and 33 recoveries. There are eight cases in Central Zone and four cases in Western Zone. There is community spread in Central Zone, primarily among ...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Western and Central Zones and one Halifax Transit route ​ ​ Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Western and Central Zones and one Halifax Transit route. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Joseph Howe Elementary and École Mer et Monde to Close Temporarily Due to COVID-19 Public health is recommending the closure of Joseph Howe Elementary and École Mer et Monde in Halifax to contain the spread of COVID-19. The schools will be closed to students from October 19 to October 25 to ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 72 New Cases of COVID-19, 63 Recoveries —————————————————————- NOTE: Due to a technical issue, the COVID-19 data dashboard will not be updated today, October 18 —————————————————————- Today, October 18, Nova Scotia is reporting 72 new cases of COVID-19 and 63 recoveries. Thirty-one new cases were reported on October 16; 19 new ...

**** NSHA Media Release CORRECTION for October 16 exposure notification, and NEW potential exposures to COVID-19 at two Central Zone locations Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at two locations in Central Zone, as well as a correction to the precaution notification for the HS Studio Salon Spa issued on October 16. ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Dartmouth South Academy to Close Temporarily Due to COVID-19 ——————————————————————————————————————— Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, is recommending closure of Dartmouth South Academy in Dartmouth to contain the spread of COVID-19. The school will be closed to students from October 18 to October 22 to prevent further ...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 on Halifax transit route​ ​ Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 on a Halifax Transit bus route. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. As Nova Scotia moves into a stage of living with COVID-19 as ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 18 New Cases of COVID-19, 17 Recoveries, State of Emergency Renewed —————————————————————- NOTE: Nova Scotia is not issuing COVID-19 news releases or updating the COVID-19 data dashboard on weekends. Monday updates will include weekend data. —————————————————————- Today, October 15, Nova Scotia is reporting 18 new cases of COVID-19 and 17 recoveries. ...

**** NSHA Media Release Public Health Mobile Unit providing drop-in COVID-19 testing in North Preston on Sunday, Oct. 17 ​ The Public Health Mobile Unit will be in North Preston on Sunday, Oct. 17, to offer free PCR COVID-19 testing to all ages. This includes the swish and gargle test for ages 4 to 18.​ ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Third Doses for Immunocompromised People, Work-Related Travel —————————————————————- Nova Scotians who are moderately to severely immunocompromised or who are taking medications that substantially suppress their immune system will be able to book a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine starting October 19. More information about who qualifies is available at https://novascotia.ca/vaccineplan . People 12 ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 26 New Cases of COVID-19, 15 Recoveries —————————————————————- Today, October 14, Nova Scotia is reporting 26 new cases of COVID-19 and 15 recoveries. There are 23 cases in Central Zone, two cases in Western Zone and one case in Eastern Zone. There is community spread in Central Zone, primarily among people ...

**** Info via Nocturne  It’s back! Nocturne 2021 is BACK! Join artists, creators, community groups + galleries in a 4-day immersive artistic experience. See your city transformed by artists from October 13-16, 2021. FESTIVAL SCHEDULE: https://nocturnehalifax.ca/nocturne-guide/ 2021 PROJECTS: https://nocturnehalifax.ca/projects/ COVID-19 SAFETY: https://nocturnehalifax.ca/covid/ ABOUT NOCTURNE: Nocturne: Art at Night celebrates contemporary professional art in Kjipuktuk/Halifax. Through ...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 at two locations in Central Zone and on one Kings Transit route ​ Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at two locations in Central Zone and on one Kings Transit route. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are ...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 24 New Cases of COVID-19, 32 Recoveries —————————————————————- Today, October 13, Nova Scotia is reporting 24 new cases of COVID-19 and 32 recoveries. There are 23 cases in Central Zone and one case in Western Zone. There is community spread in Central Zone, primarily among people aged 20 to 40 who ...

**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health and Halifax Public Libraries partner to host vaccine outreach clinics ​ Nova Scotia Health is partnering with Halifax Public Libraries to offer drop-in vaccine clinics at several library locations in the Central Zone to help support vaccine accessibility. The clinics will be open to drop-ins for the Pfizer ...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone​ ​ Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here:​ http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. As Nova Scotia moves into a stage of living with COVID-19 as ...

**** HRP Media Release Police issue ticket for failing to follow the Health Protection Act Halifax Regional Police have issued a summary offence ticket for failing to comply with the regulations set out in the Health Protection Act. On October 5 police responded to a private fitness facility in Dartmouth in relation to a report ...