Public Health Mobile Units returning to HRM and West Hants for COVID-19 testing
**** NSHA Media Release Public Health Mobile Units returning to HRM and West Hants for COVID-19 testing Public Health’s Mobile Units will be heading back to HRM and West Hants this week offering COVID-19 testing. In an effort to keep COVID-19 under control in Nova Scotia, Public Health’s Mobile Units provide easier access to...
Potential exposure to COVID-19 at one location in Central Zone
**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 at one location in Central Zone Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at one location 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 following...
New COVID-19 Case at Halifax School
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release New COVID-19 Case at Halifax School —————————————————————- Nova Scotia is reporting one COVID-19 case today, June 24, connected to St. Joseph’s-Alexander McKay Elementary in Central Zone. The school will be closed to allow for testing of close contacts and a deep cleaning of the building. Families and staff will receive information...
Update to New Brunswick Border Restrictions
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Update to New Brunswick Border Restrictions —————————————————————- Nova Scotia is opening its border to people travelling from New Brunswick without restrictions starting June 30 at 8 a.m. There will be no requirements to self-isolate or complete the Nova Scotia Safe Check-in. “Public health has asked us for a little more time...
Five New Cases of COVID-19, Six Recoveries
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Five New Cases of COVID-19, Six Recoveries —————————————————————- Today, June 24, Nova Scotia is reporting five new cases of COVID-19 and six recoveries. All of the cases are in Central Zone. Two are related to travel, two are close contacts and one is under investigation. One of the cases was reported...
RCMP arrest three people at border blockade
**** RCMP Media Release RCMP arrest three people at border blockade The RCMP has arrested three people after an illegal blockade by protestors at the Nova Scotia/New Brunswick border. The blockade lasted for nearly 24 hours and caused disruptions on both sides of the border to individuals, businesses and vital services such as health...
New COVID-19 Case at Halifax School
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release New COVID-19 Case at Halifax School —————————————————————- Nova Scotia is reporting one COVID-19 case today, June 23, connected to Joseph Howe Elementary in Central Zone. The school will be closed to students until Monday, June 28, to allow for testing of close contacts and a deep cleaning of the school. The...
Potential exposure to COVID-19 at various locations in Central Zone (one high risk) and an Air Canada flight
**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 at various locations in Central Zone (one high risk) and an Air Canada flight Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at various locations in Central Zone (one high risk) and an Air Canada flight. In addition to media releases...
(Update) RCMP response to border blockade
**** RCMP Media Release RCMP response to border blockade Update – The RCMP is on scene at the border blockade at NS/NB border making arrests and working to reopen the border. Highway 104 westbound is now reopened, Highway 366 in Tidnish is reopened in both directions. Highway 104 eastbound is expected to be reopened shortly...
Province Monitoring Issues Related to Highway Blockade
**** EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Office Release Province Monitoring Issues Related to Highway Blockade —————————————————————- Officials are closely monitoring issues related to a blockade on Highway 104, near the Nova Scotia-New Brunswick border, that is disrupting the movement of important goods and services and could put individuals at risk. The Emergency Management Office is aware that the...