The Covid Chronicle

Two New Cases of COVID-19, Additional Variant Cases Identified

**** HEALTH/Wellness Media Release Two New Cases of COVID-19, Additional Variant Cases Identified—————————————————————-Two new cases of COVID-19 are being reported in Nova Scotia today, March 16.The cases are in Central Zone. One of the cases is a close contact of a previously reported case. The other case is under investigation.The National Microbiology Lab confirmed four...

Potential exposure to COVID-19 at one location in Central Zone

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 at one location in Central Zone Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at one location in the Central Zone. 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 following location on...

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 ​ Halifax Regional Police issued four summary offence tickets for failing to comply with the regulations set out in the Health Protection Act over the weekend. ​ On Friday, March 12th at approximately 11:03 p.m. police responded to a report of...

No new cases of COVID-19 are being reported in Nova Scotia

**** HEALTH/Wellness Media Release No New Cases of COVID-19—————————————————————-No new cases of COVID-19 are being reported in Nova Scotia today, March 15.“As we reflect on the one-year anniversary of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia, we can be proud of our efforts to slow the spread of the virus,” said Premier Iain Rankin. “This year has been...

One New Case of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release One New Case of COVID-19———————————————————————————————————————One new case of COVID-19 is being reported in Nova Scotia today, March 14.The case is in Central Zone and is related to travel outside Atlantic Canada. The person is self-isolating, as required.The case reported in Central Zone yesterday, March 13, that was under investigation has been...

Potential exposure to COVID-19 on Air Canada flight from Montreal to Halifax

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 on Air Canada flight from Montreal to Halifax Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 on an Air Canada flight. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. ​ Anyone who was on the following flight in the...

Five New Cases of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Five New Cases of COVID-19———————————————————————————————————————Five new cases of COVID-19 are being reported in Nova Scotia today, March 13.Three of the cases are in Western Zone and are close contacts of previously reported cases. Two of the cases are in Central Zone; one is related to travel outside Atlantic Canada and is...

Potential exposure to COVID-19 at location in Central Zone

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 at location in Central Zone Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at a location in the Central Zone. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. Anyone who visited the following location on the specified date and...

COVID-19 Vaccine Groups Expanded

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release COVID-19 Vaccine Groups Expanded—————————————————————-Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 vaccination program has now expanded to include anyone who is 80 and older and born in May, June, July or August.People aged 80 and older and born between May 1 and Aug. 31 can now book an appointment at a community clinic.The following groups are...

One New Case of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release One New Case of COVID-19—————————————————————-One new case of COVID-19 is being reported in Nova Scotia today, March 12.The case is in Eastern Zone and is currently under investigation.As of today, Nova Scotia has 17 active cases of COVID-19.​Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 2,681 Nova Scotia tests on March 11.There were...