The Covid Chronicle

**** Info via Canada.ca New measures introduced for non-medical masks or face coverings in the Canadian transportation system COVID-19 is a global public health challenge that has changed the daily lives of people around the world, and ensuring the safety and security of Canadians remains the Government of Canada’s top priority. The Minister of Transport...

**** ENERGY Media Release Additional Measures to Help Vulnerable Nova Scotians ————————————————————— Nova Scotia’s most vulnerable families, seniors and youth will receive additional support for food, shelter, basic necessities and staying connected during the province’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nova Scotia Power, EfficiencyOne and the province are redirecting $3 million from the HomeWarming program...

**** Info via Health Canada Shortage of salbutamol inhalers in Canada Issue: Increased demand for salbutamol inhalers due to the COVID-19 pandemic has led to reported shortages and limited supply of this product in Canada. Health Canada is taking steps to mitigate the impact of the shortages  and is providing advice to Canadians on how to...

**** Loblaw Media Release We can confirm that we did close our Atlantic Superstore at 9 Braemar Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia this morning, as one of our colleagues has recently tested positive for COVID-19. To ensure the safety of our customers and team members, we have closed the store as we work with the local...

**** NSHA Media Release New Nova Scotia COVID-19 Health Research Coalition​ responds to global pandemic with $1.5 million collective investment In this unprecedented time of local and global uncertainty, there has never been a greater need to conduct medical and health related research to collect real time evidence to inform practice, policy and decision making...

**** PREMIER’S OFFICE Media Release State of Emergency to be Extended ————————————————————— The province is renewing the state of emergency under the authority of the Emergency Management Act for the protection of the health and safety of Nova Scotians. ​ Cabinet met Thursday, April 16 by teleconference and agreed to ask the lieutenant governor to...

**** NSHA Media Release NSHA advising of potential COVID-19 exposure at locations in Halifax Regional Municipality NSHA Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at the following locations in Halifax Regional Municipality:​ Giant Tiger, 114 Woodlawn Rd, Dartmouth on April 13 from 10:30 am to 12 pm.​ It is anticipated that anyone exposed...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Nova Scotia Reports Fourth Death, Twenty-seven 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, April 17, at 3 p.m. This update will be livestreamed on http://novascotia.ca/stayinformed/webcast . ————————————————————— Nova Scotia has recorded its fourth death related...

**** 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 Tuesday, HRP issued four tickets for violations of the Health Protection Act and Emergency Management Act...

**** NSHA Media Release NSHA advising of potential COVID-19 exposure on transit buses in Halifax Regional Municipality NSHA Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 on the following Halifax Transit bus routes:​ Route #2 Fairview from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on April 6, 8, 9, 11 Route #21 Timberlea from 2:30 p.m...