The Covid Chronicle

**** CNS Media Release Province Supports Volunteer Fire Departments —————————————————————– The Government is investing $3.5 million to help volunteer fire departments, ground search and rescue organizations and First Nations fire departments recover from fundraising losses during the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 340 organizations will each receive a one-time grant of $10,000. “The pandemic has had...

**** NSHA Media Release Public Health measures remain in Nova Scotia Health facilities​ As Nova Scotia enters phase three of its reopening plan today, March 21, Nova Scotia Health would like to remind the public about what to expect in our facilities, where public health measures remain in place to protect the health and safety...

**** Via Zatzman Sportsplex Following the Province’s Covid-19 Guidelines, as of Monday March 21st you will no longer be required to wear a face mask within the Zatzman Sportsplex facility. You are encouraged to continue wearing one if you choose to do so. Additionally, you will no longer be required to book activities in advance...

**** HRM Media Release Response to COVID-19: Phase 3 impact on municipal services ​ The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following updates to municipal services, as the province is expected to enter phase 3 of the Province of Nova Scotia’s reopening plan on Monday, March 21. ​ Masks and physical distancing Effective March...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release   COVID-19 Weekly Data Report ——————————————————– NOTE: Nova Scotia issues a weekly COVID-19 data report every Thursday. The next update will be on Thursday, March 17. —————————————————— This week’s COVID-19 epidemiology report shows a continued downward trend on several key indicators, including hospitalizations and deaths. However, it also shows that the...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release   Seven New Hospital Admissions, Three Discharges, Four Deaths, State of Emergency Ends March 20 —————————————————————- NOTE: The last daily COVID-19 news release and data dashboard update will be today, March 4, as Nova Scotia moves to weekly reporting. The next COVID-19 release and dashboard update will be on Thursday, March...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Phase 2 of Reopening; Changes in Testing, Contact and Case Management ——————————————————– Nova Scotians will see COVID-19 restrictions ease further and an evolving approach to testing and case and contact management starting next week. At 12:01 a.m. on Monday, March 7, Phase 2 of the Province’s reopening plan begins. The main...

**** NSHA Media Release Gradual easing of Nova Scotia Health’s visitor restrictions to begin next week Nova Scotia Health will gradually begin easing restrictions to allow more opportunities for family caregivers and primary support people to support patients. ​ Support people/visitors will still be required to show proof of vaccination when entering health care facilities...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Six New Hospital Admissions, One Discharge, Three Deaths ——————————————————- NOTE: The last daily COVID-19 news release and data dashboard update will be on Friday, March 4, as Nova Scotia moves to weekly reporting. The next COVID-19 release and dashboard update will be on Thursday, March 10. ——————————————————– Today, March 3, Nova...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Four New Hospital Admissions, Two Discharges, Four Deaths —————————————————————- Today, March 2, Nova Scotia is reporting four new hospital admissions and two discharges. Nova Scotia is also reporting four deaths related to COVID-19: — a woman in her 50s in Central Zone — a man in his 80s in Western Zone...