No New Cases of COVID-19
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release No New Cases of COVID-19—————————————————————–As of today, Oct. 28, Nova Scotia has five active cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified Tuesday, Oct. 27.Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 861 Nova Scotia tests on Oct. 27.To date, Nova Scotia has 110,079 negative test results, 1,102 positive COVID-19 cases and 65...
Enhanced COVID-19 Testing Process for Nova Scotians
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Enhanced COVID-19 Testing Process for Nova Scotians————————————————————-Starting today, Oct. 28, online booking for COVID-19 testing appointments is available for any Nova Scotian getting a test through primary assessment centres in the Central Zone or at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax.“Allowing people to book their own COVID-19 test will significantly reduce...
Nova Scotia to Resume Welcoming International Post-Secondary Students
**** ADVANCED EDUCATION Release Nova Scotia to Resume Welcoming International Post-Secondary Students—————————————————————–Nova Scotia will resume welcoming international students to its post-secondary institutions in early November, with almost two dozen institutions ready with additional COVID-19 precautions.Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada maintains the list of designated learning institutions approved by their province or territory to receive international...
One New Case of COVID-19
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release One New Case of COVID-19—————————————————————–As of today, Oct. 27, Nova Scotia has six active cases of COVID-19. One new case was identified Monday, Oct. 26.The new case is in the Central Zone and is related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada. The individual has been self-isolating, as required.Nova Scotia Health Authority’s...
Potential exposure to COVID-19 on Oct. 24 flight from Toronto to Halifax
**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 on Oct. 24 flight from Toronto to Halifax Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 on Air Canada flight AC 626 on October 24 from Toronto to Halifax. It departed Toronto at 9:30 p.m., landing in Halifax at 12:15 a.m. on October...
One New Case of COVID-19
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release One New Case of COVID-19————————————————————– As of today, Oct. 26, Nova Scotia has five active cases of COVID-19. One new case was identified Sunday, Oct. 25.The new case is in the Central Zone and is a close contact to a previously reported travel-related case.Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 285 Nova...
Nova Scotia Health advising of potential COVID-19 exposure on flight from Toronto to Halifax
**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health advising of potential COVID-19 exposure on flight from Toronto to Halifax Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 on WestJet flight 254 on October 17 from Toronto to Halifax. It departed Toronto at 21:45 pm, landing in Halifax at 12:47 am on Oct. 18...
Three New Cases of COVID-19
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Three New Cases of COVID-19————————————————————— As of today, Oct. 24, Nova Scotia has six active cases of COVID-19. Three new cases were identified Friday, Oct. 23.The three new cases are all related to travel outside Atlantic Canada. Two cases are in the Central Zone and the individuals have been self-isolating, as...
No New Cases of COVID-19
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS– No New Cases of COVID-19————————————————————–As of today, Oct. 23, Nova Scotia has four active cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified Thursday, Oct. 22.Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 786 Nova Scotia tests on Oct. 22.To date, Nova Scotia has 107,622 negative test results, 1,097 positive COVID-19 cases and 65 deaths. No...
Travel Advisory for Northern New Brunswick, Statement
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Travel Advisory for Northern New Brunswick, Statement————————————————————–NOTE: The following is a statement from Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health—————————————————————New Brunswick announced today, Oct.22, further restrictions related to an outbreak of COVID-19 in the Campbellton-Restigouche region of northern New Brunswick.Restrictions in the Moncton area have been reduced as...