The Covid Chronicle

Nova Scotia Health Vaccine Outreach Clinics offering drop-ins for Pfizer in Central Zone

**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health Vaccine Outreach Clinics offering drop-ins for Pfizer in Central Zone Nova Scotia Health’s COVID-19 vaccine outreach clinics will be offering drop-ins for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in Central Zone to help support vaccine accessibility for residents and nearby community members.​ The clinics are open to anyone age 12+...

Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone and on two flights

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone and on two flights Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone and on two flights.​ In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. As Nova Scotia moves into a stage of living with COVID-19 as we...

Nova Scotia is reporting 476 new cases of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 476 New Cases of COVID-19 —————————————————————- NOTE: Nova Scotia is issuing an abbreviated COVID-19 news release today. The online dashboard will not be updated. —————————————————————- Today, December 19, Nova Scotia is reporting 476 new cases of COVID-19. There are 333 cases in Central Zone, 82 cases in Eastern Zone, 43 cases...

Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. As Nova Scotia moves into a stage of living with COVID-19 as we...

426 New Cases of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 426 New Cases of COVID-19 —————————————————————- NOTE: Nova Scotia is issuing an abbreviated COVID-19 news release today and Sunday. The online dashboard will not be updated. —————————————————————- Today, December 18, Nova Scotia is reporting 426 new cases of COVID-19. There are 296 cases in Central Zone, 70 cases in Eastern Zone...

Potential Exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Eastern and Central Zones and three flights

**** NSHA Media Release Potential Exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Eastern and Central Zones and three flights Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central and Eastern Zones, and on three flights. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. As Nova Scotia moves into a stage of living with...

Information for people who have tested positive for COVID-19

**** NSHA Media Release Information for people who have tested positive for COVID-19 I’ve tested positive for COVID-19. What should I do next? As someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, it’s important for you to complete these actions: Self-isolate right away. To prevent further spread of COVID-19, it’s important for you to self-isolate right...

QEII will postpone some non-urgent surgeries beginning Monday

**** NSHA Media Release QEII will postpone some non-urgent surgeries beginning Monday In order to maintain intensive care bed capacity and mitigate the impact of increasing numbers of staff off work in isolation, some non-urgent surgeries scheduled for the QEII must be postponed, beginning Monday. Patients affected will be contacted directly by their surgeon’s office...

Proof of vaccination, gathering size restrictions and mandatory masks required at the Emera Oval

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Proof of vaccination, gathering size restrictions and mandatory masks required at the Emera Oval  The Emera Oval is expected to open for the 2021-22 winter season on Monday, December 20, weather and ice conditions permitting. ​ Residents must show full proof of COVID-19 vaccination and government issued photo identification, as well as wear...

Grant Program Offers Support to Businesses Impacted by Latest Restrictions

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Grant Program Offers Support to Businesses Impacted by Latest Restrictions —————————————————————- The Province announced today, December 17, additional support for Nova Scotia businesses impacted by the new provincewide public health restrictions. The Sector Impact Support Program will provide a one-time grant of up to $7,500 to help small business owners in...