The Covid Chronicle

Nova Scotia Reports One More Death, One New Case of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Nova Scotia Reports One More Death, One New Case of COVID-19 —————————————————————– Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health, will provide an update today, June 9, at 3 p.m. ​ This update will be livestreamed on http://novascotia.ca/stayinformed/webcast . Data sources are being reconciled and consolidated to...

No New Cases of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release No New Cases of COVID-19 —————————————————————– There will be no COVID-19 media briefing today, June 8. Data sources are being reconciled and consolidated to ensure all publicly reported data comes from a single source, Panorama, the province’s public health reporting system. Updated data will be reported this week. —————————————————————– As of...

One New Case of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release One New Case of COVID-19 —————————————————————————————————————– There will be no COVID-19 media briefing today, June 7 or Monday, June 8. Government will continue to issue news releases on new cases each day. —————————————————————————————————————– As of today, June 7, Nova Scotia has 1,059 confirmed cases of COVID-19. One new case was identified...

No New Cases of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release No New Cases of COVID-19 —————————————————————– There will be no COVID-19 media briefings this weekend. Government will continue to issue news releases on new cases each day. —————————————————————– As of today, June 6, Nova Scotia has 1,058 confirmed cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified Friday, June 5. “As we...

Guidelines to Support Safe Community Celebration of Graduates

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Guidelines to Support Safe Community Celebration of Graduates —————————————————————– Communities will be able to celebrate their 2020 graduates this year, provided they are led by an established organization and follow public health guidelines to ensure celebrations are safe. ​ Dr. Robert Strang, chief medical officer of health for Nova Scotia, announced...

No New Cases of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release No New Cases of COVID-19 —————————————————————– Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health will provide an update today, June 5, at 3 p.m. This update will be livestreamed on http://novascotia.ca/stayinformed/webcast . —————————————————————– As of today, June 5, Nova Scotia has 1,058 confirmed cases of COVID-19. No...

Online recreation activities now available

**** HRM Media Release Online recreation activities now available The municipality is committed to providing opportunities for residents of all ages to stay active while following public health measures. As June 6 is National Health and Fitness Day, Parks & Recreation is launching “Rec at Home.” Activities will include: Arts and crafts Camp games Dance...

Response to COVID-19: Halifax Mobility Response – Streets and Spaces

**** HRM Media Release Response to COVID-19: Halifax Mobility Response – Streets and Spaces The Halifax Regional Municipality continues to monitor and respond to the rapidly evolving effects of COVID-19. ​ Beginning Friday, June 5 at 11 a.m., Argyle Street will be closed to all vehicle traffic between Prince and Blowers streets as part of phase...

Nova Scotia Reports One More Death, No New Cases of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Nova Scotia Reports One More Death, No New Cases of COVID-19 —————————————————————– There will be no COVID-19 media briefing today, June 4. —————————————————————– Today, June 4, Nova Scotia is reporting one additional death related to COVID-19, bringing the total to 61. The death involved a male in his 70’s with underlying...

Support for Agriculture Sector Dealing with COVID-19

**** COVID-19/AGRICULTURE Media Release Support for Agriculture Sector Dealing with COVID-19 —————————————————————– Nova Scotia’s agricultural businesses continue to produce food and generate economic activity, even when faced with the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The province is responding to the sector’s immediate needs to help keep it strong. “This support package will help farmers...