People 55 to 59 Now Eligible to Book Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release People 55 to 59 Now Eligible to Book Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines ——————————————————— Starting today, April 26, people 55 and older can book appointments for Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at clinics across the province. All community clinics and many participating pharmacies have available appointments for this age group. AstraZeneca...
Restrictions Added Across Nova Scotia
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Restrictions Added Across Nova Scotia —————————————————————- With a new record high number of COVID-19 cases in Nova Scotia, tighter restrictions are returning in all areas of the province, Premier Iain Rankin and Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health, announced today, April 26. “COVID does not respect municipal...
Sixty-six New Cases of COVID-19
**** HEALTH /WELLNESS Media Release Sixty-six New Cases of COVID-19 —————————————————————- Sixty-six new cases of COVID-19 are being reported in Nova Scotia today, April 26. Sixty cases are in Central Zone, eight of which were identified Sunday, April 25, at: — Chebucto Heights Elementary, Halifax — Joseph Howe Elementary, Halifax — Oxford School, Halifax —...
Air Show Atlantic Ticket Information and viewing area update‼️
**** Airshow Atlantic Release Air Show Atlantic Ticket Information and viewing area update‼️ *** We encourage all of our fans to respect and take seriously the new COVID-19 guidelines put in place on April 23rd by Dr. Strang and the Province of Nova Scotia. We are sharing these Air Show Atlantic updates with a close...
HRM Schools Move to At-Home Learning
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release HRM Schools Move to At-Home Learning ——————————————————— All public schools in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and surrounding areas will close Tuesday, April 27, and move to at-home learning beginning Thursday, April 29. Out of an abundance of caution, the province is mandating that students in public schools within the restricted...
Potential exposure to COVID-19 at eight locations in Central Zone, three locations in Northern Zone, corrected Air Canada flight
**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 at eight locations in Central Zone, three locations in Northern Zone, corrected Air Canada flight Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at eight locations in the Central Zone, three locations in the Northern Zone and a correction to an...
Nine New Schools Report COVID-19 Cases
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Nine New Schools Report COVID-19 Cases ——————————————————————————————————————– Nova Scotia is reporting nine new schools with COVID-19 connected cases today, April 25. The following schools will remain closed to students until Thursday, April 29: — Jubilee Elementary, Sydney Mines — Bedford South School, Bedford — Chebucto Heights Elementary, Halifax — Joseph...
Potential high risk exposure to COVID-19 at the Membertou Sport & Wellness Centre in Eastern Zone
**** NSHA Media Release Potential high risk exposure to COVID-19 at the Membertou Sport & Wellness Centre in Eastern Zone Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of an update to a potential exposure to COVID-19 at the Membertou Sport & Wellness Centre in Eastern Zone. Public Health is investigating confirmed cases of COVID-19 and evidence...
Gathering Limit Lowered Outside Halifax, Fines Increase
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Gathering Limit Lowered Outside Halifax, Fines Increase ——————————————————————————————————————— Premier Iain Rankin and Dr. Robert Strang, chief medical officer of health for Nova Scotia, announced changes to reduce the spread of COVID-19 today, April 25, 2021. The gathering limit outside of Halifax has been reduced to 10 people, whether indoors or outdoors...
Sixty-Three New Cases of COVID-19
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Sixty-Three New Cases of COVID-19 ——————————————————————————————————————— Sixty-three new cases of COVID-19 are being reported in Nova Scotia today, April 25. Fifty-seven cases are in Central Zone, four of which were identified Saturday, April 24, at schools. Caledonia Junior High, Prince Andrew High School and Astral Drive Elementary in Dartmouth, and Citadel...