One additional death at Northwood, one COVID-19 reported
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Today, May 19, Nova Scotia is reporting one additional death related to COVID-19, bringing the total to 56. The death occurred at the Northwood long-term care home in Halifax Regional Municipality. As of today, Nova Scotia has 1,044 confirmed cases of COVID-19. One new case was identified Monday, May 18. The...
COVID-19 enforcement statistics information
**** HRP Media Release COVID-19 enforcement statistics information Halifax Regional Police is providing an update in relation to violations under the Nova Scotia Emergency Management Act and Health Protection Act related to COVID-19 directives. Since our last report on Friday, HRP issued 2 tickets for violations of the Health Protection Act, bringing the...
Three New Cases of COVID-19
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Three New Cases of COVID-19 —————————————————————- There will be no COVID-19 media briefing today, May 18. —————————————————————- As of today, May 18, Nova Scotia has 1,043 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Three new cases were identified Sunday, May 17. “I hope Nova Scotians are enjoying today’s holiday and I want to thank...
Three New Cases of COVID-19
**** COVID-19/HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Three New Cases of COVID-19 —————————————————————– There will be no COVID-19 media briefing today, May 17 or Monday, May 18. Government will continue to issue news releases on new cases each day. ——————————————————————————————————————— As of today, May 17, Nova Scotia has 1,040 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Three new cases were identified...
Nova Scotia Health Authority advising of potential COVID-19 exposure at location in Bedford
**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health Authority advising of potential COVID-19 exposure at location in Bedford NSHA Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at Dollarama, 85 Damascus Road, Bedford from April 29 to May 14. Public Health is directly contacting anyone known to be a close contact of the person(s) confirmed...
Three New Cases of COVID-19
**** COVID-19/HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Three 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, May 16, Nova Scotia has 1,037 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Three new cases were identified Friday, May 15. “Whatever you...
Virtual 5k Olivia’s AT Warriors coming in June
**** Info via Canadahelps.org Virtual 5k Olivia’s AT Warriors We are on a mission to raise money to help find a cure for Ataxia Telangiectasia or AT. We will be running or walking a Virtual 5k on June 20th, 2020. We are doing this for all AT kids, but also for one in particular, 7...
Response to COVID-19: Beaches and tennis/pickleball courts to reopen
**** HRM Media Release Response to COVID-19: Beaches and tennis/pickleball courts to reopen The Halifax Regional Municipality continues to monitor and respond to the rapidly evolving effects of COVID-19. As per the direction of the Province of Nova Scotia, all municipal beaches will be open effective tomorrow, May 16 at 8 a.m. Please note that...
Additional Public Health Measures Eased, Fire Ban Extended
**** COVID-19/HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Additional Public Health Measures Eased, Fire Ban Extended ————————————————————— Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, chief medical officer of health, announced today, May 15, the easing of some additional public health restrictions around COVID-19 to support physical and mental well-being. “It’s been two weeks since we eased some restrictions. What...
Update on Active COVID-19 Cases among Canadian Armed Forces Members serving in Long Term Care Facilities
**** CAF Media Release Update on Active COVID-19 Cases among Canadian Armed Forces Members serving in Long Term Care Facilities National Defence/Canadian Armed Forces Every day, Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members risk their own health and safety to protect Canadians. In response to requests for assistance from Quebec and Ontario, the CAF is honored to...