The Covid Chronicle

**** HRP Media Release Police lay charges and make arrests in relation to two illegal gatherings in Halifax Further to the last release, Halifax Regional Police is providing an update on today’s enforcement actions related to two illegal gatherings. Police issued 21 tickets in total under the Health Protection Act and the Emergency Management Act...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 86 New Cases of COVID-19, 115 Recoveries ——————————————————————————————————————— Today, May 15, Nova Scotia is reporting 86 new cases of COVID-19 and 115 recoveries. There are 66 cases in Central Zone, 11 in Eastern Zone, four in Western Zone and five in Northern Zone. “I’m pleased to see that our new case...

**** New Glasgow Police Release New Glasgow Regional Police lay charges for failing to follow Public Health Orders. New Glasgow Regional Police have charged two men, for violating the Health Protection Act and the Emergency Management Acts. On May 12, 2021 shortly after 1:00 p.m., New Glasgow Regional Police received a report of a suspicious...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 at various locations in Central, Northern and Western Zones, and two flights Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at various locations in Central, Northern and Western Zones, and two flights. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed...

**** NSHA Media Release Public Health increasing COVID-19 testing capacity across the province to address areas of concern In response to an increase in COVID-19 public exposures and the resulting heightened need for testing, Nova Scotia Health is offering​ additional testing​ in some key areas of concern across the province over the next few days...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release One Death,117 New Cases of COVID-19, State of Emergency Renewed —————————————————————- Today, May 14, Nova Scotia is reporting a death related to COVID-19. A man in his 80s has died in Central Zone. There have now been 72 COVID-19 related deaths in Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia is also reporting 117 new...

**** PREMIER’S Office Media Release Injunction Granted to Stop Anti-Vaccine, Anti-Lockdown Protests —————————————————————- The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia has ordered a halt to anti-vaccine and anti-public health order protests, effective immediately. The province obtained a court injunction today, May 14, preventing Freedom Nova Scotia and others from staging illegal gatherings in defiance of Nova...

**** ECONOMIC Growth Media Release Expanded Small Business Real Property Tax Rebate Program Opens ———————————————————- More types of businesses are now eligible for the Small Business Real Property Tax Rebate Program, which opened to applications today, May 14. The program has expanded to include live performing arts organizations and independent retailers with a physical location...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release People Aged 35 to 39 Now Eligible for Pfizer and Moderna Vaccines —————————————————————- Starting today, May 14, people aged 35 and older can book appointments for the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines at clinics across the province. Appointments for COVID-19 vaccines in community clinics and participating pharmacies will be released on...

**** HRP Media Release Police charge business for failing to follow Health Protection Act ​ Police have charged a business for failing to comply with the regulations set out in the Health Protection Act. ​ Police received reports that an establishment in downtown Halifax was operating contrary to regulations set out in the Health Protection...