We’ll cut right to the chase: Hal-Con 2021 is happening
**** Info via Hal-Con To the Hal-Con community of fans, geeks, nerds, and friends: We’ll cut right to the chase: Hal-Con 2021 is happening. It’s not going to look exactly like previous years, but Nova Scotia’s overwhelming success in keeping COVID cases low and getting vaccines in arms means that many of today’s public health...
One New Case of COVID-19, Nine Recoveries
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release One New Case of COVID-19, Nine Recoveries ——————————————————– Today, July 5, Nova Scotia is reporting one new case of COVID-19 and nine recoveries. The case is in Central Zone and is related to travel. There is limited community spread in Central Zone. Eastern, Northern and Western Zones continue to be closely...
COVID-19 Vaccine Second Dose Scheduling
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release COVID-19 Vaccine Second Dose Scheduling —————————————————— Nova Scotians who received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine on or before June 15 can now schedule their second dose. Notification emails will go out in batches. People who provided an email address at the time of booking will receive a notice by email...
Three New Cases of COVID-19, Two Recoveries
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Three New Cases of COVID-19, Two Recoveries —————————————————————————————————————- Today, July 4, Nova Scotia is reporting three new cases of COVID-19 and two recoveries. Two cases are in Central Zone and are close contacts of previously reported cases. The other case is in Eastern Zone and is a close contact of previously...
Eight New Cases of COVID-19, Three Recoveries
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Eight New Cases of COVID-19, Three Recoveries —————————————————————————————————————- Today, July 3, Nova Scotia is reporting eight new cases of COVID-19 and three recoveries. Four cases are in Central Zone and are close contacts of previously reported cases. The four other cases are in Eastern Zone. Three are close contacts of previously...
On July 5th, fully vaccinated travellers eligible to enter Canada can benefit from reduced public health measures
**** CBA Release On July 5th, fully vaccinated travellers eligible to enter Canada can benefit from reduced public health measures Beginning July 5, 2021 at 12:01 a.m. EDT, fully vaccinated travellers, arriving by land or air, who are eligible to enter Canada and who comply with specific criteria will not be required to quarantine or complete...
Nova Scotia Following Federal Requirements for International Travellers
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Nova Scotia Following Federal Requirements for International Travellers ——————————————————- International travellers can come to Nova Scotia following federal requirements effective Monday, July 5, aligning with the federal government’s approach to easing border measures for international travellers. All travellers who are permitted to enter Canada will be able to come to Nova...
Two New Cases of COVID-19, Five Recoveries
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Two New Cases of COVID-19, Five Recoveries ——————————————————– Today, July 2, Nova Scotia is reporting two new cases of COVID-19 and five recoveries. One case is in Central Zone and is under investigation. The other case is in Eastern Zone and is a close contact of a previously reported case. There...
Public Health Mobile Units offering additional COVID-19 testing in CBRM & HRM
**** NSHA Media Release Public Health Mobile Units offering additional COVID-19 testing in CBRM & HRM Public Health Mobile Units will be offering COVID-19 testing in CBRM and HRM this weekend for all ages. In an effort to keep COVID-19 under control in Nova Scotia, Public Health Mobile Units provide easier access to...
Potential exposure to COVID-19 on one Air Canada flight
**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 on one Air Canada flight Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 on one 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 following flight in the specified rows and...