The Covid Chronicle

Organizers announce that they are unable to offer an in-person Blue Nose Marathon experience in 202020.

**** Info via Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon Blue Nose Nation, thank you for your patience. We’ve made an official decision on the 2020 edition of the Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon. Being the largest organized fitness event in Atlantic Canada is both a blessing and a burden in these challenging times. We’re so proud to welcome...

No New Cases of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release No New Cases of COVID-19 —————————————————————– As of today, Aug. 6, Nova Scotia has two active cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified on Wednesday, Aug. 5. The QEII Health Sciences Centre’s microbiology lab completed 598 Nova Scotia tests on Aug. 5 and is operating 24-hours. To date, Nova Scotia...

Goodbye, Fines. Hello, Library

**** Halifax Libraries Release Goodbye, Fines. Hello, Library On Wednesday, August 5, Halifax Public Libraries announced that it is officially “fine-free”! From August 5 onward, the Library will follow a fine-free model. All existing overdue fines have been forgiven, and blocked cards have been reset. Library borrowers can expect to see these changes reflected on their accounts...

No New Cases of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release No New Cases of COVID-19 —————————————————————– As of today, Aug. 5, Nova Scotia has two active cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified on Tuesday, Aug. 4. The QEII Health Sciences Centre’s microbiology lab completed 253 Nova Scotia tests on Aug. 4 and is operating 24-hours. To date, Nova Scotia...

No New Cases of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release No New Cases of COVID-19 —————————————————————– As of today, Aug. 4, Nova Scotia has two active cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified on Monday, Aug. 3. The QEII Health Sciences Centre’s microbiology lab completed 219 Nova Scotia tests on Aug. 3 and is operating 24-hours. To date, Nova Scotia...

No New Cases of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release No New Cases of COVID-19 ————————————————————— As of today, August 3, Nova Scotia has two active cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified on Sunday, August 2. The QEII Health Sciences Centre’s microbiology lab completed 215 Nova Scotia tests on August 2 and is operating 24-hours. To date, Nova Scotia...

Nova Scotia Health advising of potential COVID-19 exposure on July 12 flight from Toronto to Halifax

**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health advising of potential COVID-19 exposure on July 12 flight from Toronto to Halifax ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​...

NSHA is advising that the playground identified in a media release about potential public exposure to COVID-19 on July 31, 2020 between 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. was incorrect.

**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health advising of potential COVID-19 exposure at Chebucto Road HRM Park Nova Scotia Health is advising that the playground identified in a media release about potential public exposure to COVID-19 on July 31, 2020 between 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. was incorrect. The playground with the potential exposure was...

Two New Cases of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Two New Cases of COVID-19 —————————————————————– As of today, August 2, Nova Scotia has four active cases of COVID-19. Two new cases were identified on Saturday, August 1. The new cases are in the Central Zone and related to travel outside Canada. The individuals have been in self-isolation, as required. One...

No New Cases of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release No New Cases of COVID-19 —————————————————————- As of today, August 1, Nova Scotia has two active cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified on Friday, July 31. The QEII Health Sciences Centre’s microbiology lab completed 440 Nova Scotia tests on July 31 and is operating 24-hours. To date, Nova Scotia...