One-hundred-and-thirty-three New Cases of COVID-19
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release One-hundred-and-thirty-three New Cases of COVID-19 ——————————————————— Nova Scotia is reporting 133 new cases of COVID-19 today, May 2. There are 117 cases in Central Zone, nine cases in Eastern Zone, one case in Northern Zone and six cases in Western Zone. There is community spread in Central Zone. The Eastern, Northern...
Police issue tickets for failing to follow the Health Protection Act
**** HRP Media Release Police issue tickets for failing to follow the Health Protection Act Last night Halifax Regional Police responded to three separate noise complaints in Halifax, which resulted in 17 summary offence tickets being issued, for violating 71(1)(b) of the Health Protection Act, which carries a fine of $2,000. At 11:12 p.m., on the...
Nova Scotia RCMP member tests positive for COVID-19
**** RCMP Media Release Nova Scotia RCMP member tests positive for COVID-19 A member of the Nova Scotia RCMP has tested positive for COVID-19 following asymptomatic testing. The employee, who is a police officer in Halifax District, is self-isolating at home following the diagnosis. At this time, the case is not believed to be related...
Potential exposure to COVID-19 at various locations across the province and testing instructions for families of Riverview High School, Sydney
**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 at various locations across the province and testing instructions for families of Riverview High School, Sydney Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at various locations across the province and testing instructions for families of Riverview High in Sydney. In addition to...
Please be respectful of the privacy of others when receiving their COVID-19 test
**** NSHA Media Release We’d like to remind Nova Scotians to please be respectful of the privacy of others and refrain from taking photos and videos inside the primary assessment centres when receiving their COVID-19 test. We understand many people are excited or relieved to be tested and want to capture a photo, but...
One-Hundred-Forty-Eight New Cases of COVID-19
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release One-Hundred-Forty-Eight New Cases of COVID-19 ——————————————————– Nova Scotia is reporting 148 new cases of COVID-19 today, May 1. There are 129 cases in Central Zone, 17 cases in Eastern Zone and two cases in Western Zone. Due to an increased number of investigations in recent days, the exposure category (i.e., travel...
Police issue tickets to guests at a social gathering inside a residence in violation to the Health Protection Act.
**** HRP Media Release Police issue tickets to guests at a social gathering inside a residence in violation to the Health Protection Act. Halifax Regional Police overnight have issued 10 summary offence tickets to occupants in a Halifax home for failing to comply with the regulations set out in the Health Protection Act. On May 1...
May is Asian Heritage Month
**** HRM Media Release Asian Heritage Month May is Asian Heritage Month (photo HRFE) Acknowledge the rich history and culture of peoples of Asian descent; learn from the lived experiences of Canadians of Asian descent. Over the past two centuries, individuals and families have immigrated to Halifax from East Asia, Southern Asian, Western and Southeast...
Potential exposure to COVID-19 at various locations across the province and three flights
**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 at various locations across the province and three flights Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at various locations across the province and three flights. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. Anyone who worked at...
Temporary service reductions throughout Nova Scotia
**** NSHA Media Release Temporary service reductions throughout Nova Scotia Due to the increased number of COVID-19 cases in in the province and work associated with the COVID response, Nova Scotia Health is making temporary changes to some services in all zones. Surgeries that require admission will be reduced temporarily at Cape Breton Regional Hospital...