Two Cases of COVID-19 with UK Variant Identified / *UPDATE* Re-testing required for potential exposure to COVID-19 at two locations in Central Zone
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Two Cases of COVID-19 with UK Variant Identified—————————————————————-Two additional cases of the UK variant of COVID-19 have been identified in Nova Scotia. The cases were initially reported last month and their samples sent for variant testing at that time.The National Microbiology Lab identified the two cases today, Feb. 10. Both were...
One New Case of COVID-19
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release One New Case of COVID-19 ————————————————————-As of today, Feb. 10, Nova Scotia has nine active cases of COVID-19. One new case is being reported today.The case is in Central Zone and is related to a previously reported case. The person is self-isolating, as required.“I am proud of the work Nova Scotians...
Newfoundland and Labrador Border Tightened
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Newfoundland and Labrador Border Tightened ———————————————————- Due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia is tightening border controls. Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health, announced today, Feb. 9, a new self-isolation requirement for people coming to Nova...
One New Case of COVID-19
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release One New Case of COVID-19 ————————————————————-As of today, Feb. 9, Nova Scotia has nine active cases of COVID-19. One new case is being reported today.The case is in Central Zone and is related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada. The person is self-isolating, as required. Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed...
Potential exposure to COVID-19 on Air Canada flight from Toronto to Halifax
**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 on Air Canada flight from Toronto to Halifax Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 on an Air Canada flight from Toronto to Halifax. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. Anyone who was on the following...
One New Case of COVID-19
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release One New Case of COVID-19 ————————————————————-As of today, Feb. 8, Nova Scotia has eight active cases of COVID-19. One new case is being reported today.The case is in Central Zone and is related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada. The person is self-isolating, as required.“Because of Nova Scotians’ hard work and...
One New Case of COVID-19
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release One New Case of COVID-19 ————————————————————-As of today, Feb. 7, Nova Scotia has eight active cases of COVID-19. One new case is being reported today.The case is in Central Zone and is related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada. The person is self-isolating, as required.“It’s always a good day when we...
Upcoming pop-up sites for COVID19 rapid testing
**** NSHA Media Release Upcoming pop-up sites for COVID19 rapid testing Sunday, Feb. 7 – Cole Harbour Place, 51 Forest Hills Pkwy, Dartmouth (DIRECTIONS) from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8 – Cole Harbour Place, 51 Forest Hills Pkwy, Dartmouth (DIRECTIONS) from noon to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Feb. 9 – St. Margaret’s Centre...
No New Cases of COVID-19
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release No New Cases of COVID-19————————————————————-As of today, Feb. 6, Nova Scotia has seven active cases of COVID-19. No new cases are being reported today.Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 1,353 Nova Scotia tests on Feb. 5.“I am so proud of Nova Scotians for the work they’ve done to contain the virus...
Response to COVID-19: Parks & Recreation Updates
**** HRM Media Release Response to COVID-19: Parks & Recreation Updates The Halifax Regional Municipality continues to monitor and respond to the rapidly evolving impacts of COVID-19. The following is an update on municipal services. As directed by the province, new public health guidelines will take effect in the Halifax Regional Municipality as of...