The Covid Chronicle

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP warns of increase in “remote access” computer scams During the COVID-19 pandemic, all types of cybercrime have increased substantially.​ In particular, the “remote access” scam appears to be on the rise in Nova Scotia recently, which involves tricking victims into giving cyber criminals remote access to their computers. The scam...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release COVID-19 Vaccine Second Dose Rescheduling —————————————————————- Nova Scotians who received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine on or before April 24 and are scheduled to receive their second dose on or before Aug. 7 can now reschedule their appointments for earlier dates. People who provided an email address at the time...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 at several locations in Central Zone, two Halifax Transit bus routes and one West Jet flight ​ ​ Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at several locations in Central Zone, on two Halifax Transit bus routes and one West Jet flight. In addition to media releases, all potential...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Eight New Cases of COVID-19, 11 recoveries —————————————————————- Today, June 13, Nova Scotia is reporting eight new cases of COVID-19 and 11 recoveries. There are four new cases in Central Zone. Two of the cases are close contacts of previously reported cases. One case is related to travel and one is...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release   New COVID-19 Case at Bedford School —————————————————————- Nova Scotia is reporting one COVID-19 case today, June 13, connected to Rocky Lake Junior High in Central Zone. The school will be closed to students until Wednesday, June 16, to allow for testing of close contacts and a deep cleaning of the...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 on one West Jet flight ​ ​ Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 on one West Jet 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 seats should...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 10 New Cases of COVID-19, Five Recoveries —————————————————————- Today, June 12, Nova Scotia is reporting 10 new cases of COVID-19 and five recoveries. ​ There are five new cases in Central Zone. Four of the cases are close contacts of previously reported cases. One is related to travel. Four cases are...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 at one location in Central Zone and Halifax Transit bus routes ​ ​ Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at one location in Central Zone and several Halifax Transit bus routes. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here:​ http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. Anyone...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release New COVID-19 Case at Cape Breton School, Additional Case at Citadel High ——————————————————- Nova Scotia is reporting one COVID-19 case today, June 11, connected to Breton Education Centre in Eastern Zone. The person has not been in the school since Friday, June 4. The school expects to reopen to students on...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Update on Asymptomatic Testing, New Workplace Testing Initiative ——————————————————– The province continues to expand its asymptomatic testing strategy with the new Nova Scotia COVID-19 Rapid Screening Program for Workplaces. The program supports employers across the province to put in place regular screening for their staff. “Asymptomatic testing is an important part...