The Covid Chronicle

**** Elections Nova Scotia Release Vote Safely in the 41 Provincial General Election ​ Nova Scotians are encouraged to watch their mailboxes for a flyer from Elections Nova Scotia with information on how to vote safely in the 41st provincial general election. The household flyer is part of a public awareness campaign help voters understand their...

**** NSHA Media Release Public Health Mobile Units offering drop-in COVID-19 testing in HRM and East Hants this week ​ The Public Health Mobile Units will be offering drop-in COVID-19 testing in Dartmouth, Halifax and Elmsdale this week. Testing is free and available to all ages. ​ In an effort to keep COVID-19 under control...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release New Cases of COVID-19, One Recovery —————————————————————- NOTE: There are no scheduled COVID-19 media briefings this week. Due to the Panorama upgrade happening today, July 19, the daily COVID-19 news release and COVID-19 data dashboard will not be available Tuesday, July 20. —————————————————————- Today, July 19, Nova Scotia is reporting no...

**** DND Media Release COVID-19 Case on Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Halifax On Sunday, 18 July, 2021, while enroute back to Halifax from OPERATION REASSURANCE, Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Halifax conducted Rapid Antigen Detection Tests (RADT) COVID-19 tests of the ship’s company as part of their pre-arrival protocols and one member received a non-negative result for COVID-19. ​...

**** Elections Nova Scotia Release COVID Precautions and Safe Voting Options for the 41st Provincial General Election   Elections Nova Scotia – There are many options to vote safely in the 41st provincial general election. Voters in Nova Scotia can apply on-line to vote by mail using a write-in ballot, or vote safely in-person at returning...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Three New Cases of COVID-19, No Recoveries —————————————————————- Today, July 18, Nova Scotia is reporting three new cases of COVID-19 and no recoveries. The cases are in Central Zone. Two are close contacts of previously reported cases and one is under investigation. All four health zones continue to be closely monitored...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release No New Cases of COVID-19, Three Recoveries —————————————————————- Today, July 17, Nova Scotia is reporting no new cases of COVID-19 and three recoveries. All four health zones continue to be closely monitored for community spread. As of today, Nova Scotia has five active cases of COVID-19. Of those, two people are...

**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health Visitor Restrictions Nova Scotia Health is further easing restrictions to allow more opportunities for family caregivers and primary support persons to support patients where it is feasible and safe to do so within public health guidelines. In an effort to enhance family presence and increase the number of...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release No New Cases of COVID-19, 14 Recoveries ——————————————————- Today, July 16, Nova Scotia is reporting no new cases of COVID-19 and 14 recoveries. All four health zones continue to be closely monitored for community spread. “Another day with no new cases is wonderful news,” said Premier Iain Rankin. “While we can...

**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health expands drop-in clinic options ​ Nova Scotia Health is expanding the number of community vaccine clinics to offer the Moderna vaccine as a drop-in option. ​ The drop-in option (no appointment necessary) is for the Moderna vaccine only, due to increased supply. ​ Moderna is interchangeable with Pfizer...