NSHA is extending visitor restrictions at all facilities to limit the spread of respiratory illness, including COVID-19 / New Restrictions; Province, Health System Working to Increase Capacity
**** NSHA Media Release Extended visitor restrictions Nova Scotia Health Authority is extending visitor restrictions at all facilities to limit the spread of respiratory illness, including COVID-19. No visitors are permitted in any of NSHA’s hospitals. There are compassionate and supportive care exceptions in consultation with the care team, they are as follows: patients at...
Kijiji Safety Statement
**** Kijiji Safety Statement COVID-19 Safety Precautions The health and safety of our community is always Kijiji’s top priority. Our platform enables millions of Canadians to connect and find what they need in their community. With that said, in light of the outbreaks of COVID-19, we all play a role in preventing the virus from...
Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon will be postponed to the fall of 2020
**** Bluenose Marathon Statement Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon will be postponed to the fall of 2020. Your safety and well-being has always been and will continue to be our top priority. We have been closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and given the recent advice of the Premier and health authorities and the continuing evolution of...
Five New Presumptive Cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Five New Presumptive Cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia Update at 3pm: This update will be livestreamed on http://novascotia.ca/stayinformed/webcast . ————————————————————— As of today, Nova Scotia has three confirmed cases and nine presumptive cases of COVID-19. Five new cases were identified Tuesday, March 17. Four of the cases are travel-related and one...
HRP has implemented changes to its service locations as a precautionary measure to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus
**** HRP Media Release Halifax Regional Police has implemented changes to its service locations as a precautionary measure to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The Central Division Community Office located at the Halifax Shopping Centre, 7001 Mumford Road, and the Spryfield Community Office, 264 Herring Cove Road, will be closed to the...
Based on decisions made by the province of Nova Scotia yesterday, all customer service centres and Planning & Development counter services are closed to the public effective immediately
**** HRM Media Release The Halifax Regional Municipality continues to monitor and respond to the rapidly evolving effects of COVID-19. The municipality is committed to taking important steps in reducing spread of COVID-19. Based on decisions made by the province of Nova Scotia yesterday, all customer service centres and Planning & Development counter...
Province’s Bars to Close, Restaurants Limited to Take-out, Delivery as of Thursday; Gatherings Limited to 50 or Fewer Effective Immediately
**** COVID-19/HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Province’s Bars to Close, Restaurants Limited to Take-out, Delivery as of Thursday; Gatherings Limited to 50 or Fewer Effective Immediately ————————————————————— Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health, and Premier Stephen McNeil announced new measures today, March 17, to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Effectively immediately, there are...
Closure of Access Nova Scotia and Registry of Motor Vehicle Offices, Deadline Extension
**** COVID-19/ SERVICE NOVA SCOTIA/INTERNAL SERVICES/ TRANSPORTATION/INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL Media Release Closure of Access Nova Scotia and Registry of Motor Vehicle Offices, Deadline Extension ————————————————————— Nova Scotians are being asked to take every precaution including social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. That is why Access Nova Scotia and Registry of Motor Vehicle Offices are...
Many NSHA services reduced or suspended as part of COVID-19 response
**** NSHA Media Release Many NSHA services reduced or suspended as part of COVID-19 response Many Nova Scotia Health Authority services are being reduced or suspended until further notice as part of the effort to contain the spread of COVID-19 as well as to conserve and redeploy our resources in anticipation of increasing demand related...
Halifax Transit : New changes evolving from COVID-19
**** HRM Media Release The health and wellness of residents and employees is our main priority. Effective Wednesday, March 18, Halifax Transit passengers will be asked to use the rear doors for boarding and exiting. For those who require the use of the ramp for accessibility, the front door will continue to be used. Regular...