Seven New Cases of COVID-19, Four Recoveries
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Seven New Cases of COVID-19, Four Recoveries —————————————————————- Today, Aug. 9, Nova Scotia is reporting seven new cases of COVID-19 and four recoveries since the last update on Aug. 6. Four cases are in Central Zone, and all are related to travel. Two cases are in Western Zone, both related to...
Police issue ticket for failing to follow the Health Protection Act
**** HRP Media Release Police issue ticket for failing to follow the Health Protection Act Halifax Regional Police have issued a summary offence ticket for failing to comply with the regulations set out in the Health Protection Act. On August 7 police received a report of a social gathering at a residence in...
As of August 9th, 2021 at 12:01 a.m. EDT, fully vaccinated United States (U.S.) citizens and permanent residents are eligible to enter Canada for discretionary (non-essential) reasons
**** CBSA Release Canada Border Services Agency – Travel Advisory As of August 9th, 2021 at 12:01 a.m. EDT, fully vaccinated United States (U.S.) citizens and permanent residents are eligible to enter Canada for discretionary (non-essential) reasons, such as tourism, however these individuals must: 1) be fully vaccinated: to be considered fully vaccinated, a traveller...
Potential exposure to COVID-19 at several locations in Western and Central Zone and on two flights
**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 at several locations in Western and Central Zone and on two flights Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at several locations in Western and Central Zone and on two flights. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are...
Public Health Mobile Units add drop-in COVID-19 testing clinics in all zones this week
**** NSHA Media Release Public Health Mobile Units add drop-in COVID-19 testing clinics in all zones this week The Public Health Mobile Units will be offering drop-in COVID-19 testing across the province this week. In an effort to keep COVID-19 under control in Nova Scotia, Public Health Mobile Units provide easier access to...
One New Case of COVID-19, Three Recoveries, State of Emergency Renewed
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release One New Case of COVID-19, Three Recoveries, State of Emergency Renewed —————————————————————- 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. 6, Nova Scotia is reporting one new case of COVID-19 and three recoveries...
Potential exposure to COVID-19 on a WestJet flight and an Air Canada flight
**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 on a WestJet flight and an Air Canada flight Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 on a WestJet flight and an Air Canada flight. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. Anyone who was on the...
Four New Cases of COVID-19, No Recoveries
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Four New Cases of COVID-19, No Recoveries —————————————————————- Today, Aug. 5, Nova Scotia is reporting four new cases of COVID-19 and no recoveries. The four cases are in Central Zone and are related to travel. As of today, Nova Scotia has 15 active cases of COVID-19. Of those, one person is...
Vote Safely – What to Bring When You Vote
**** Elections Nova Scotia Release Vote Safely – What to Bring When You Vote COVID precautions are in place at all returning offices and voting locations to ensure voter safety. When voting in-person, voters are asked to wear a mask, sanitize their hands, maintain physical distance and bring their own pen. The pen...
Two New Cases of COVID-19, Three Recoveries
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Two New Cases of COVID-19, Three Recoveries —————————————————————- Today, Aug. 4, Nova Scotia is reporting two new cases of COVID-19 and three recoveries. The two cases are in Central Zone. One is related to travel and one is a close contact of a previously reported case. As of today, Nova Scotia...