Potential exposure to COVID-19 at two locations in Central Zone
**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 at two locations in Central Zone Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of a potential exposure to COVID-19 at two locations in Central Zone. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. Anyone who worked at or visited the...
Two New Cases of COVID-19, No Recoveries
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Two New Cases of COVID-19, No Recoveries —————————————————————- NOTE: Nova Scotia is not issuing COVID-19 news releases or updating the COVID-19 data dashboard on weekends. Monday updates will include weekend data. —————————————————————- Today, Aug. 13, Nova Scotia is reporting two new cases of COVID-19 and no recoveries. One case is in...
Nova Scotia Health and Emergency Health Services remind festival goers to enjoy events safely
**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health and Emergency Health Services remind festival goers to enjoy events safely Nova Scotia Health and Emergency Health Services are reminding participants of this weekend’s Halifax Pride to enjoy the event with safety in mind. Our emergency departments typically see an increase in visits when larger public gatherings take...
Seven New Cases of COVID-19, Two Recoveries
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Seven New Cases of COVID-19, Two Recoveries —————————————————————- Today, Aug. 12, Nova Scotia is reporting seven new cases of COVID-19 and two recoveries. Five of the cases are in Central Zone and are related to travel. Three of these cases are from earlier this year and were identified during a review...
Public Health Mobile Units offering drop-in COVID-19 testing at several new locations across the province this weekend
**** NSHA Media Release Public Health Mobile Units offering drop-in COVID-19 testing at several new locations across the province this weekend The Public Health Mobile Units will be heading to several new locations across the province this weekend to offer drop-in testing for COIVD-19. Testing is free and available to all ages and all visitors...
Halifax Pride takes place August 12-22!
**** Info via HRM Halifax Pride takes place August 12-22! This year’s theme, Radiate Resilience, celebrates the perseverance of the 2SLGBTQ+ community in overcoming challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, & how we can safely gather and connect to build a better community. For programming information and the event schedule, visit: www.halifaxpride.com...
Three New Cases of COVID-19, One Recovery
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Three New Cases of COVID-19, One Recovery —————————————————————- Today, Aug. 11, Nova Scotia is reporting three new cases of COVID-19 and one recovery. Two of the cases are in Central Zone and are related to travel. One case is in Eastern Zone and is related to travel. As of today, Nova...
Drop-ins at all Community Vaccine Clinics this week – get first or second vaccine dose before August 13
**** NSHA Media Release Drop-ins at all Community Vaccine Clinics this week – get first or second vaccine dose before August 13 All of Nova Scotia’s community vaccine clinics are offering drop-in appointments this week to encourage Nova Scotians who are not yet fully vaccinated to get either their first or second dose. Many...
The CAFC has received reports of phishing text message scams tied to COVID-19 vaccines
**** Canadian Anti-Fraud Release Fraud alert! The CAFC has received reports of phishing text message scams tied to COVID-19 vaccines. The text messages claim to be from the Government of Canada and will say that due to a recent vaccination, Canadians are eligible for a Vaccine Relief Fund. The message then tells you to claim...
One New Case of COVID-19, No Recoveries
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release One New Case of COVID-19, No Recoverie —————————————————————- Today, Aug. 10, Nova Scotia is reporting one new case of COVID-19 and no recoveries. The case is in Central Zone and is related to travel. As of today, Nova Scotia has 17 active cases of COVID-19. Of those, one person is in...