No New Cases of COVID-19
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release No New Cases of COVID-19———————————————————No new cases of COVID-19 are being reported in Nova Scotia today, March 11.“Our case numbers have been very promising over these past few days, but let’s not become complacent,” said Premier Iain Rankin. “We want to keep up the good work and continue to follow all...
Today has been designated as National Day of Observance for COVID-19
**** Info via HRFE Today has been designated as National Day of Observance for COVID-19, to commemorate the people who lost their lives and the significant impacts we have all felt because of COVID-19. Flags have been lowered to half-mast. #NationalDayofObservance . **** Info via EHS On this National Day of Observance for #COVID19, EHS...
Potential exposure to COVID-19 at two locations in Central Zone
**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 at two locations in Central Zone As part of an ongoing investigation, Nova Scotia Health Public Health is asking anyone who was present at the following locations in Central Zone to get tested immediately. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. Anyone...
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 10.The case is in Western Zone and is related to travel outside Atlantic Canada. The person is self-isolating, as required.“Again, our case count is remaining low – no cases Monday, five cases yesterday and...
Potential exposure to COVID-19 on West Jet flight from Toronto to Halifax
**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 on West Jet flight from Toronto to Halifax Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 on a West Jet 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...
COVID scams can look convincing, RCMP warns
**** RCMP Media Release COVID scams can look convincing, RCMP warns Canadians should use extra caution to avoid becoming the victim of a COVID scam. Jeff Thomson, a senior RCMP intelligence analyst with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), says phishing scams have been very common. He says Canadians have received thousands of emails and texts...
What are “cappers” and why do parents need to know?
**** Info via cybertips.ca What are “cappers” and why do parents need to know? With kids spending more time online during COVID-19, individuals looking to exploit children online are sharing “best practices” for targeting and abusing children during this pandemic. “They recommend parents monitor their kids online activities even more strictly now (we know most...
AstraZeneca Vaccine to Roll Out March 20
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release AstraZeneca Vaccine to Roll Out March 20————————————————————Nova Scotians ages 63 and 64 will be the first group eligible to access the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine starting Saturday, March 20.The vaccine will be available at 25 locations across the province on a first come, first served basis.“We have a solid plan to offer...
Five New Cases of COVID-19, Additional Variant Cases Identified
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Five New Cases of COVID-19, Additional Variant Cases Identified—————————————————————-Five new cases of COVID-19 are being reported in Nova Scotia today, March 9.Three of the cases are in Central Zone and the other two are in Western Zone. They are all close contacts of previously reported cases.The National Microbiology Lab confirmed five...
Potential exposure to COVID-19 on Air Canada flight from Toronto to Halifax
**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 on Air Canada flight from Toronto 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...