The Covid Chronicle

Stricter Self-isolation for Non-Essential Travel

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Stricter Self-isolation for Non-Essential Travel—————————————————————–With cases of COVID-19 rising, there are new self-isolation requirements for people hosting travellers from outside the Atlantic bubble.Effective today, if a person travelling for non-essential reasons enters Nova Scotia from outside Atlantic Canada, everyone in the home where they are self-isolating will have to self-isolate as...

One New Case of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release One New Case of COVID-19—————————————————————–As of today, Nov. 9, Nova Scotia has 16 active cases of COVID-19. One new case was identified Sunday, Nov. 8.The new case is in the Central Zone and is a close contact of a previously reported case.Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 658 Nova Scotia tests...

Remembrance Day 2020 municipal service adjustments / Remembrance Day services modified due to COVID-19 restrictions

**** HRM Media Release Remembrance Day 2020 municipal service adjustments ​ The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following municipal program and service level adjustments for Remembrance Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11: ​ Solid Waste Collection and Facility Hours ​ No municipal garbage, organics or recyclables collection services will take place on Remembrance Day...

Three New Cases of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Three New Cases of COVID-19—————————————————————–As of today, Nov. 8, Nova Scotia has 20 active cases of COVID-19. Three new cases were identified Saturday, Nov. 7.“I am concerned about the recent increase in both the number of cases and public exposure notices,” said Premier Stephen McNeil. “We cannot become complacent about this...

Potential COVID-19 exposure at Halifax Church and Montana’s Restaurant / Public Health Correction for Seat Numbers on WestJet Flight 254, October 30

**** NSHA Media Release Potential COVID-19 exposure at Halifax Church and Montana’s Restaurant Nova Scotia Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at: All Nations Full Gospel Church (Worshiping at Saint Andrew’s United Church, 6036 Coburg Road, Halifax) on Oct. 25 at 6:00 p.m.​ Anyone present at the location during this time is asked...

Nova Scotia Health Public Health is updating the timeline for potential exposure to COVID-19 at The Bitter End Martini Bar and Restaurant

**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health Public Health is updating the timeline for potential exposure to COVID-19 at The Bitter End Martini Bar and Restaurant (1572 Argyle Street) in Halifax on November 2. This exposure was previously announced on Thursday, November 5. The potential exposure to COVID-19 timeline for The Bitter End for November...

Potential exposure to COVID-19 at six locations in Halifax, Dartmouth, and Bedford

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 at six locations in Halifax, Dartmouth, and Bedford Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at: November 4 Gahan House (5239 Sackville Street, Halifax) on Nov 4 from 7:45 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. Halifax Transit Route 59 from Portland Terminal to Alderney Terminal on...

Four New Cases of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Four New Cases of COVID-19————————————————————— ——————————————————As of today, Nov. 7, Nova Scotia has 20 active cases of COVID-19. Four new cases were identified Friday, Nov. 6.The new cases are in Central Zone. Two cases are related to travel outside Atlantic Canada. The other two cases are close contacts of previously reported...

Potential exposure to COVID-19 at Halifax store, WestJet flight

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 at Halifax store, WestJet flight Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at: Dollarama (Scotia Square Mall, 5201 Duke St, Halifax) on October 27-30 between 12 noon and 3 p.m. ​ Anyone present at the location during this time is asked to monitor...

Two New Cases of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Two New Cases of COVID-19————————————————————– As of today, Nov. 6, Nova Scotia has 16 active cases of COVID-19. Two new cases were identified Thursday, Nov. 5.​The new cases are in the Central Zone. One case is a close contact of the case reported Thursday, Nov. 5. Those linked cases remain under...