Public Health Restrictions Easing
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Public Health Restrictions Easing—————————————————————-Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health, announced today, Feb. 5, that public health restrictions will be eased effective Monday, Feb. 8 to allow events and other gatherings.“We have been seeing a low number of new cases daily and that allows...
No New Cases of COVID-19, State of Emergency Renewed
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release No New Cases of COVID-19, State of Emergency Renewed————————————————————-As of today, Feb. 5, Nova Scotia has eight active cases of COVID-19. No new cases are being reported today.Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 1,681 Nova Scotia tests on Feb. 4.There were 686 tests administered between Jan. 29- Feb. 4 at the...
Police issue tickets for failing to follow the Health Protection Act
**** HRP Media Release Police issue tickets for failing to follow the Health Protection Act Halifax Regional Police issued two summary offence tickets last night for failing to comply with the regulations set out in the Health Protection Act. Approximately 10:45 p.m. police received a report of a social gathering at a residence...
Two new Interim Orders in effect, which prohibit pleasure craft in Canadian Arctic waters and cruise vessels in all Canadian waters until February 28, 2022
**** Canada.ca Media Release Government of Canada announces one-year ban for pleasure craft and cruise vessels The Government of Canada continues to monitor the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and the impact it is having on the marine and tourism sectors. Keeping Canadians and transportation workers safe and healthy are top priorities for Transport Canada. The Minister...
One New Case of COVID-19
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release One New Case of COVID-19————————————————————-As of today, Feb. 4, Nova Scotia has 10 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 Scotians can be proud of the...
Two men fined for violating Health Protection Act
**** RCMP Media Release Two men fined for violating Health Protection Act Halifax District RCMP have charged two men for failing to self isolate following a recent checkpoint in Sheet Harbour. At approximately 3:20 p.m. on January 28, Halifax District RCMP were conducting a checkpoint at the intersection of Pool Rd. and Church Point Rd...
Public Health Mobile Units to take proactive testing to Lunenburg
**** NSHA Media Release Public Health Mobile Units to take proactive testing to Lunenburg Public Health’s Mobile Units will be offering community-based testing this week in Lunenburg. In an effort to keep COVID-19 under control in Nova Scotia, Public Health is travelling to communities where there are currently no active cases or potential exposures. This...
Update on Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 Immunization Plan
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Update on Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 Immunization Plan———————————————————The first community-based clinic for Nova Scotians age 80 and older will begin later this month as Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout continue to expand.Age will become the primary factor in who gets immunized and when in the general population. After those 80 and older...
Province Supports Four Affordable Housing Developments, Low-Income Home Repairs
**** HOUSING Media Release Province Supports Four Affordable Housing Developments, Low-Income Home Repairs———————————————————————————————————————The province is making further investments to support Nova Scotians who are struggling to afford the places they call home and continues working with other levels of government and developers to find solutions.Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Chuck Porter announced today, Feb. 3...
One New Case of COVID-19
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release One New Case of COVID-19————————————————————-As of today, Feb. 3, Nova Scotia has 11 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 1,617 Nova...