The Covid Chronicle

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release No New Cases of COVID-19—————————————————————-No new cases of COVID-19 are being reported in Nova Scotia today, March 8.​“It’s encouraging to see a day with no new cases being reported,” said Premier Iain Rankin. “Nova Scotians continue to show their commitment to follow the public health measures and we are seeing that...

**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia is ready to open the first broad community vaccine clinics for Nova Scotians who are 80 or older. If you or someone you care for is scheduled to have a COVID vaccine appointment this week at a community clinic, here are some things to remember: • Arrive at the...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Two New Cases of COVID-19—————————————————————-Two new cases of COVID-19 are being reported in Nova Scotia today, March 7.​The two cases are in Central Zone. One is related to travel outside Atlantic Canada. The person is self-isolating, as required. The other case is a close contact of a previously reported case.​“Seeing a...

**** 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...

**** HRP Media Release Halifax Regional Police COVID-19 update ​ Halifax Regional Police issued the following statement regarding positive COVID-19 cases within our workplace and the related follow-up: ​ “Over the latter part of this week, and following the confirmation of an employee who had tested positive for COVID-19 on February 26, Halifax Regional Police...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Six New Cases of COVID-19—————————————————————-Six new cases of COVID-19 are being reported in Nova Scotia today, March 6.​One case is in Eastern Zone and is related to travel outside Atlantic Canada. The person is self-isolating, as required.One case is in Northern Zone and is a close contact of a previously reported...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Two New Cases of COVID-19, State of Emergency Renewed—————————————————————-Two new cases of COVID-19 are being reported in Nova Scotia today, March 5.​The cases are in Central Zone. One is a close contact of a previously reported case and the other case is under investigation.​As of today, Nova Scotia has 31 active...

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 on Air Canada flight 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 specified rows and seats should...

**** HRM Media Release Response to COVID-19: Update to facility bookings and recreation programming The Halifax Regional Municipality continues to monitor and respond to the rapidly evolving impacts of COVID-19. The following is an update on municipal services. ​ As directed by the province, new public health guidelines will take effect in the Halifax Regional...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Restrictions Lifted in Halifax Regional Municipality—————————————————————-Given low COVID-19 cases, the province is lifting or altering restrictions currently in place for Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and its neighbouring communities.Many restrictions that came into effect on Feb. 27, such as restaurant hours, sport competitions, culture performances and non-essential travel, will end Friday, March...