The Covid Chronicle

****  HRM Media Release Response to COVID-19: Non-medical masks mandatory in all indoor public places A reminder to residents that as per the provincial public health order, non-medical face masks are required in all indoor public places, effective today.​ ​ This includes, but is not limited to, municipal buildings, municipal offices, transit terminals and recreation...

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

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Two New Cases of COVID-19 —————————————————————– As of today, July 31, Nova Scotia has two active cases of COVID-19. Two new cases were identified on Thursday, July 30. The new cases are in the Central Zone and are Nova Scotians who travelled outside Canada. The individuals have been in self-isolation since...

**** HRM Media Release Municipal Services, Enhanced Transit & Celebration Information for Natal Day Weekend 2020 ​ The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following municipal program and service level adjustments for Natal Day weekend: ​ Solid Waste Collection and Facility Hours ​ No municipal solid waste collection service will take place on...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release No New Cases of COVID-19 ——————————————————————————————————————— As of today, July 30, Nova Scotia has no active cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified on Wednesday, July 29. The QEII Health Sciences Centre’s microbiology lab completed 448 Nova Scotia tests on July 29 and is operating 24-hours. To date, Nova Scotia...

**** CULTURE/HERITAGE Media Release Reusable Masks at Public Libraries, Most Provincial Museums —————————————————————– NOTE: A list of participating Nova Scotia Museum sites follows this release —————————————————————– UPDATE: to the news release sent today, July 30, at about 11:20 a.m. to add Historic Acadian Village to list of museums Nova Scotians without ready access to non-medical...

**** DND Media Release DND​ awards $2 million to two companies​ developing COVID-19 solutions and products​ The Department of National Defence announced today two contribution agreements with Canadian companies as part of the Government of Canada’s coordinated response to COVID-19.​ The contribution agreements, totaling $2 million, focus on diagnostics and testing and are being awarded to:...

**** Halifax Water Release Halifax Water Further Extending Support to Customers in Need The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have many Halifax Water customers concerned about the future and their ability to pay bills in these uncertain times. Access to a clean, safe water supply and reliable wastewater service is vital to maintain individual health, ensure...

**** FINANCE/TREASURY Media Release First 2020-21 Budget Update Highlights Impact of Pandemic —————————————————————– The first update on Budget 2020-21 shows the COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on the province’s fiscal forecast. Finance and Treasury Board Minister Karen Casey presented the update today, July 29. Government is forecasting a deficit of $852.9 million for...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Nova Scotia Reports One More Death, No New Cases of COVID-19 ————————————————————— As of today, July 29, Nova Scotia has no active cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified on Tuesday, July 28. Nova Scotia is reporting one additional death related to COVID-19, bringing the total to 64. A female...