The Covid Chronicle

**** 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 a number of reports that a Bedford man was operating a short-term rental business in Bedford contrary to...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP fines two people for violating Health Protection Act Inverness County District RCMP has charged two people for violating Nova Scotia’s Health Protection Act. At approximately 2:35 p.m. on May 5, 2021, police were notified that two people who had recently entered Nova Scotia were not answering their phone when compliance...

**** Lands/Forestry Release Provincial Parks Delay Camping Season ——————————————————– Nova Scotia Provincial Parks is delaying the start of camping season at provincial camping parks until at least June 1 due to COVID-19 restrictions. Campers with reservations between May 21 and 31 will be contacted by email to cancel and refund their bookings. Campers should not...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 in various locations across the province in all four zones, Halifax Transit routes, and one Air Canada flight Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at various locations across the province in all four zones, Halifax Transit routes, and one Air Canada...

**** HRP Media Release Following reports a rally is being planned in Halifax, Halifax Regional Police reminds the organizers & public of restrictions related to the #COVID19NS Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness protocols. We’ll use all measures at our disposal in an effort to keep everyone safe. Now is not the time to...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 118 New Cases of COVID-19 ———————————————————– Nova Scotia is reporting 118 new cases of COVID-19 today, May 11. There are 98 cases in Central Zone, 11 in Eastern Zone, five in Western Zone and four in Northern Zone. “This week is National Nurses Week. On behalf of all Nova Scotians, thank...

**** HRP Media Release Police issue summary offence tickets for failing to follow Health Protection Act ​ Police issued three summary offence tickets in two separate incidents yesterday for failing to follow the Health Protection Act. ​ At approximately 11:30 a.m. police investigated a report that a Dartmouth woman had not been self-isolating as required...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release People Aged 40 to 44 Now Eligible for Pfizer and Moderna Vaccines ————————————————————— Starting today, May 11, people aged 40 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...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 on various Halifax Transit routes, two Air Canada flights and one West Jet flight Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at various Halifax Transit routes, two Air Canada flights and one West Jet flight. In addition to media releases, all potential...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release New Border Restrictions in Effect ———————————————————— New border measures took effect today, May 10, to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Only permanent residents of Nova Scotia and people travelling for essential reasons can enter the province. “Limiting who enters the province, including people moving here, is important to protect our...