New Travel Measures for Nova Scotia Public Sector Employees
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release New Travel Measures for Nova Scotia Public Sector Employees ————————————————————— Public sector employees who travel outside of Canada, including the United States, will be required to self-isolate upon their return. Government introduced the travel protocols today, March 13, to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the province. To...
(Update) Cineplex response to COVID-19
**** Info via Cineplex ” To our guests and partners, Our team has been closely monitoring COVID-19 and concerns about the virus continue to escalate. The health and safety of our employees and guests is paramount and while measures like enhanced cleaning protocols and social-distancing policies were put in place, the time has come for...
It is with sadness and disappointment that we announce the cancellation of the 2020 Halifax St. Patrick’s Day Parade
**** Info via Event Facebook Page It is with sadness and disappointment that we announce the cancellation of the 2020 Halifax St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Given the circumstances surrounding public gatherings and COVID-19, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s event, originally scheduled for Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. We...
Princess Cruises Announces a Voluntary and Temporary Pause of its Global Ship Operations for 60 Days
**** Info via Princess Cruises Voluntary 60 Day Pause of Global Ship Operations Princess Cruises Announces a Voluntary and Temporary Pause of its Global Ship Operations for 60 Days Cruise Line Remains Committed to the Health, Safety and Well-Being of Guests, Team Members and Communities Visited Globally In proactive response to the unpredictable circumstances...
Visitor limitations at all NSHA hospitals
**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health Authority is limiting the number of people who can visit inpatients at all sites to prevent the spread of any respiratory illness, including COVID-19. In NSHA facilities a patient can name up to two people who will be their family or primary support person/people. The person(s) chosen as...
NSHA has opened initial COVID-19 assessment centres across the province
**** NSHA Media Release NSHA has opened initial COVID-19 assessment centres across the province Nova Scotia Health Authority has opened COVID-19 assessment centres across the province. These assessment centres will further support efforts to identify and contain COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Nova Scotia where, to date, no cases have been confirmed. The dedicated assessment centres are...
Returning travellers who start to feel unwell should stay at home/self-isolate away from the public says government
**** NS Government Media Release Anyone who has travelled outside Canada may have come in contact with the novel coronavirus and should closely monitor their health for 14 days after returning to the country. Travellers who start to feel unwell, should stay at home/self-isolate away from the public. Individuals who develop fever, with a temperature...
New National Screening Protocols for COVID-19
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release New National Screening Protocols for COVID-19 New national screening protocols have been established as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to expand globally. Anyone who has travelled outside Canada may have come in contact with the novel coronavirus and should closely monitor their health for 14 days after returning to the country...
Canadian Blood Services is updating its eligibility requirements for donors / Remembering Kyle Currie blood drive
**** Info via Canadian Blood Services Canadian Blood Services is responsible for keeping the national blood system safe and for delivering an adequate supply of blood, plasma, stem cells and organ and tissue transplantation products and services to Canadians patients. (HRFE Capt. Thompson’s 131st donation) Due to the increase in the number of countries affected...
Tim Hortons® Announces Changes to Roll Up The Rim To Win® in Light of Current Public Health Environment
**** Info via Tim Hortons Tim Hortons® Announces Changes to Roll Up The Rim To Win® in Light of Current Public Health Environment Tim Hortons announced changes today to its iconic Roll Up The Rim To Win contest running between March 11 to April 7, 2020 throughout Canada. Tim Hortons is eliminating paper Roll Up...