The Covid Chronicle

No New Cases of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS MediaRelease No New Cases of COVID-19 —————————————————————- As of today, June 18, Nova Scotia has two active cases of COVID-19. The last new case was identified on June 9. The QEII Health Sciences Centre’s microbiology lab completed 580 Nova Scotia tests on Wednesday, June 17 and is operating 24-hours. There are no licensed...

Response to COVID-19: Halifax Transit Service Update

**** HRM Media Release Response to COVID-19: Halifax Transit Service Update  The Halifax Regional Municipality continues to monitor and respond to the rapidly evolving effects of COVID-19. ​ As the province moves through its recovery phases, Halifax Transit will be increasing service levels in a phased approach while continuing to follow public health guidelines. ​...

No New Cases of COVID-19 / Response to COVID-19: Update to summer day camps​

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release No New Cases of COVID-19 —————————————————————- As of today, June 17, Nova Scotia has two active cases of COVID-19. The last new case was identified on June 9. “The past few months have been difficult for our province and it’s great to see Nova Scotians start to return to our day-to-day...

Gradual easing of some hospital visitor restrictions coming

**** NSHA Media Release Gradual easing of some hospital visitor restrictions coming ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​...

No New Cases of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release No New Cases of COVID-19 —————————————————————- As of today, June 16, Nova Scotia has 1,061 confirmed cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified Monday, June 15. “Today marks our seventh day in a row with no new cases of COVID-19. Each and every Nova Scotian has made sacrifices to get...

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is a Time to Reach Out

**** CNS Media Release World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is a Time to Reach Out —————————————————————- Older Nova Scotians helped build this province and continue to make great contributions to our communities. However, older people may be more vulnerable to abuse, particularly as people are staying home due to COVID-19. Today, June 15, is World...

Cineplex Details Plans to Move Forward

**** Cineplex Media Release Cineplex Details Plans to Move Forward Cineplex Inc. (“Cineplex”) today announced details of its plans to move its business forward following the abandonment by Cineworld Group plc (“Cineworld”) of its acquisition of Cineplex (the “Transaction”). Cineworld’s decision to abandon the Transaction was a scenario that Cineplex had considered and planned for...

No New Cases of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release No New Cases of COVID-19 ————————————————————– As of today, June 15, Nova Scotia has 1,061 confirmed cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified Sunday, June 14. Starting today, June 15, visits can resume at long-term care facilities and homes for persons with disabilities funded by the Department of Community Services...

New Student Transportation Policy for September

**** EDUCATION/EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT Media Release   New Student Transportation Policy for September —————————————————————- A new student transportation policy will come into effect in September. The policy was developed with input from a November 2018 online school bus consultation survey that more than 8,000 Nova Scotians responded to. “After consulting with school communities throughout Halifax...

No New Cases of COVID-19, Day Cares Open Tomorrow

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release No New Cases of COVID-19, Day Cares Open Tomorrow —————————————————————————————————————– As of today, June 14, Nova Scotia has 1,061 confirmed cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified Saturday, June 13. Licensed childcare centres and family daycare homes can reopen tomorrow, June 15. Childcare centres will begin opening at 50 per...