Police issue summary offence tickets for failing to follow Health Protection Act
**** HRP Media Release Police issue summary offence tickets for failing to follow Health Protection Act Police issued three summary offence tickets in Halifax this week for failing to follow the Health Protection Act. On September 14 and 15, police investigated reports that a 19-year-old woman and 20-year-old woman had not been self-isolating...
34 New Cases of COVID-19, 20 Recoveries
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 34 New Cases of COVID-19, 20 Recoveries —————————————————————- Today, Sept. 16, Nova Scotia is reporting 34 new cases of COVID-19 and 20 recoveries. Twenty-six of the cases are in Northern Zone. All are close contacts of previously reported cases. There is a large cluster of linked cases in a defined, unvaccinated...
Potential exposure to COVID-19 at locations in Northern and Central Zones, one Halifax Transit route and three flights
**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 at locations in Northern and Central Zones, one Halifax Transit route and three flights Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of a potential exposure to COVID-19 at locations in Northern and Central Zones, one Halifax Transit route and three flights. In addition to media releases...
Phase 5 of Reopening Delayed – Impact for Schools
**** HRCE Media Release Phase 5 of Reopening Delayed – Impact for Schools On Tuesday, September 14, 2021, Health and Wellness Minister Michelle Thompson and Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health, announced that Nova Scotia will not be moving to Phase 5 of its reopening plan until October 4. Click here to read...
Six New Cases of COVID-19, 20 Recoveries
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Six New Cases of COVID-19, 20 Recoveries —————————————————————- Today, Sept. 15, Nova Scotia is reporting six new cases of COVID-19 and 20 recoveries. Three of the cases are in Central Zone. Two are related to travel. One is under investigation. Two cases are in Northern Zone. Both are close contacts of...
Phase 5 of Reopening Delayed
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Phase 5 of Reopening Delayed ——————————————————- Due to current epidemiology in the province and Atlantic region, Nova Scotia will delay starting Phase 5 of its reopening plan until Oct. 4, when the proof of full vaccination policy begins for certain events and activities. Phase 5 was expected to start Wednesday, Sept...
66 New Cases of COVID-19, 18 Recoveries
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 66 New Cases of COVID-19, 18 Recoveries —————————————————————- Today, Sept. 14, Nova Scotia is reporting 66 new cases of COVID-19 and 18 recoveries. Sixty-one of the cases are in Northern Zone. Fifty-nine are close contacts of previously reported cases. Two are related to travel. There is a large cluster of linked...
73 New Cases of COVID-19, 24 Recoveries
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 73 New Cases of COVID-19, 24 Recoveries —————————————————————- Today, Sept. 13, Nova Scotia is reporting 73 new cases of COVID-19 and 24 recoveries since the last update on Sept. 10. Thirty-two new cases were reported on Sept. 11; 29 new cases on Sept. 12; and 12 new cases are being reported...
To address the gap in time between September 15 & October 4 to ensure a safe and seamless transition, the Sportsplex will not be moving into Phase 5 until October 4
**** Sportsplex Release As per the Provincial Government, Phase 5 will begin on September 15, followed by the implementation of a Vaccine Policy on October 4 for all non-essential businesses, including recreational centres like the Sportsplex. To address the gap in time between these two dates and ensure a safe and seamless transition, the Sportsplex...
(Update) Nova Scotia Health is aware of the potential for protests at our facilities and will have added security on site
**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health is aware of the potential for protests at our facilities and will have added security on site for the safety of our patients, staff, physicians and volunteers. We expect that anyone attending a protest will allow our patients and families access to care, and allow our staff and...