The Covid Chronicle

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

**** HRM Media Release Response to COVID-19: Parks & Recreation Update ​ The Halifax Regional Municipality continues to monitor and respond to the rapidly evolving effects of COVID-19. The following is an update on municipal services:​ ​ As directed by the province, phase one of the public health guidelines will take effect in the Halifax Regional Municipality...

**** DND Media Release RCAF Air Demonstration teams launch 2021 season under Operation INSPIRATION The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) air demonstration teams officially began their 2021 season today after formal certification by the Commanders of 1 Canadian Air Division and 2 Canadian Air Division following an acceptance show at 15 Wing Moose Jaw. This...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Nova Scotia Gradually Reopening for Summer —————————————————————- Premier Iain Rankin and Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health, announced today, May 28, that the province will reopen gradually under a five-phase plan. “Our phased plan will allow us to safely enjoy summer with public health measures in place...

**** EDUCATION/EARLY CHILDHOOD Development Release In-person Classes to Resume in Most Regions, Licensed Child Care Returns to Full Capacity In-person classes will resume Wednesday, June 2, at all Nova Scotia public and private schools outside of Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and Sydney. Also on June 2, licensed child-care centres and family daycare homes across the...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release One Death, 40 New Cases of COVID-19, State of Emergency Renewed —————————————————————- Today, May 28, Nova Scotia is reporting a death related to COVID-19. A woman in her 50s has died in Central Zone. There have now been 80 COVID-19-related deaths in Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia is also reporting 40 new...

**** HRP Media Release Police issue summary offence ticket for failing to follow Health Protection Act ​ Police issued a summary offence ticket to a woman yesterday for failing to follow the Health Protection Act. ​ At approximately 7 p.m. police investigated a report that a woman from Halifax had not been self-isolating as required...

**** NSHA Media Release Laboratory services, testing reductions continue due to COVID-19 testing requirements Nova Scotia Health laboratories continue to process a high volume of COVID-19 tests. This means many routine or non-urgent laboratory tests have been temporarily reduced or suspended, including routine blood collection and water testing. People whose tests are required for immediate...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone, various Halifax Transit bus routes and two flights Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone, various Halifax Transit bus routes and two flights. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 33 New Cases of COVID-19, 182 Recoveries —————————————————————- Today, May 27, Nova Scotia is reporting 33 new cases of COVID-19 and 182 recoveries. There are 18 cases in Eastern Zone, 14 in Central Zone and one in Northern Zone. One of the cases in Eastern Zone involves a staff member at...