The Covid Chronicle

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release New COVID-19 Case at Halifax School —————————————————————- Nova Scotia is reporting one COVID-19 case today, June 7, connected to Halifax West High in Central Zone. The school will close to students until Friday, June 11, to allow for testing of close contacts and a deep cleaning of the school. Students will...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone and several   Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at locations 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 who worked at...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 14 New Cases of COVID-19, 36 Recoveries ——————————————————— Today, June 7, Nova Scotia is reporting 14 new cases of COVID-19 and 36 recoveries. There are 11 new cases in Central Zone. Nine of the cases are close contacts of previously reported cases and two are under investigation. Two of the cases...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 at locations in Central & Eastern zones and several Halifax Transit bus routes Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at locations in the Central and Eastern zones, as well as several Halifax Transit bus routes.​ In addition to media releases, all potential...

**** HEALTH / WELLNESS Media Release Two Schools Report COVID-19 Cases ———————————————————- Nova Scotia is reporting two COVID-19 cases today, June 6, connected to schools in Central Zone. One person at each of the following schools tested positive: – Graham Creighton Junior High, Dartmouth – Bedford and Forsyth Education Centres (Dartmouth Campus) The schools will...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 12 New Cases of COVID-19, 32 Recoveries ——————————————————— Today, June 6, Nova Scotia is reporting 12 new cases of COVID-19 and 32 recoveries. There are seven new cases in Central Zone. Six of the cases are close contacts of previously reported cases and one is under investigation. Three cases are in...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 18 New Cases of COVID-19, 45 Recoveries ——————————————————— Today, June 5, Nova Scotia is reporting 18 new cases of COVID-19 and 45 recoveries. There are 13 new cases in Central Zone. Twelve of the cases are close contacts of previously reported cases and one is under investigation. Four cases are in...

**** 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 retail 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 location on the...

**** HRM Media Release Parks and Recreation summer programming and facility update ​ The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that summer recreation programs have once again been planned in accordance with public health guidelines. ​ Outdoor recreation programing will be offered in June and both indoor and outdoor (half-day and full-day) summer camps are...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Voluntary Airport Testing for Travellers, Changes to Self-isolation Requirements for Vaccinated Rotational Workers —————————————————— Starting June 8, travellers flying into Nova Scotia can receive a COVID-19 test kit at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport. Travellers who arrive at the airport will be provided with a kit and instructions to complete their...