The Road So Far: Coverage of the COVID-19 Virus (Page 2)

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The original post was getting top heavy, so here’s a continuation of COVID-19 information.

(Page 1: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/so-far-global-covid-19-scares-cause-closures-locally-and-abroad)

State of Emergency Declared in Response to COVID-19, Seven New Cases / Response to COVID-19: Municipal service updates regarding provincial state of emergency

** Release: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/state-of-emergency-declared-in-response-to-covid-19-seven-new-cases-response-to-covid-19-municipal-service-updates-regarding-provincial-state-of-emergency

Testing for COVID-19 Expands; Health System Preparations

** Release: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/testing-for-covid-19-expands-health-system-preparations

HRM Response to COVID-19: Municipal service updates

“Halifax Transit has been designated by the Province of Nova Scotia an essential service under the current provincial state of emergency”

** Release: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/hrm-response-to-covid-19-municipal-service-updates

NSHA operational update, Friday, March 27, 2020

** Release: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/nsha-operational-update-friday-march-27-2020

Measures to Help Businesses, Seniors and Vulnerable Nova Scotians

** Release: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/measures-to-help-businesses-seniors-and-vulnerable-nova-scotians

Seventeen New Cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia

** Release: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/seventeen-new-cases-of-covid-19-in-nova-scotia

Five New Cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia

** Release: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/five-new-cases-of-covid-19-in-nova-scotia

Twenty New Cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia

** Release: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/twenty-new-cases-of-covid-19-in-nova-scotia

(Health) Seventeen New Cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia / HRM continues to monitor and respond to the rapidly evolving effects of COVID-19

** Release: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/hrm-continues-to-monitor-and-respond-to-the-rapidly-evolving-effects-of-covid-19-2

A ban on open fires is now in effect to protect Nova Scotia’s forests during the pandemic

** Release: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/a-ban-on-open-fires-is-now-in-effect-to-protect-nova-scotias-forests-during-the-pandemic

A message from Chief Stuebing: COVID-19 Update and HRFE

** Release: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/a-message-from-chief-stuebing-covid-19-update-and-hrfe

NSHA advising potential COVID-19 exposure at Halifax Regional Municipality community centre

** Release: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/nsha-advising-potential-covid-19-exposure-at-halifax-regional-municipality-community-centre%e2%80%8b-%e2%80%8b

This isn’t something to joke about. Via HRP

“Halifax Regional Police officers have reported that in some interactions, members of the public are falsely claiming that they have #COVID19. These statements are dangerous and irresponsible and can have serious consequences. Let’s all stay safe and work together.”

Ten New Cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia

** Release: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/ten-new-cases-of-covid-19-in-nova-scotia

Response to COVID-19: Halifax Transit Update

** Release: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/response-to-covid-19-halifax-transit-update

NSHA operational update, Tuesday, March 24, 2020

** Release: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/nsha-operational-update-tuesday-march-24-2020

A Letter to Nova Scotians from Dr. Robert Strang

** Release: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/a-letter-to-nova-scotians-from-dr-robert-strang

Effective March 23, 2020 all golf courses must close during the period this Order remains in effect.

Measures taken to ensure customer and staff safety at Bedford Superstore after COVID-19 incident

** Release: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/measures-taken-to-ensure-customer-and-staff-safety-at-bedford-superstore-after-covid-19-incident

Bedford Superstore confirms a staff member tested positive for COVID-19, taking measures to ensure safety

** Release: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/bedford-superstore-confirms-a-staff-member-tested-positive-for-covid-19-taking-measures-to-ensure-safety

13 New Cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia

** Release: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/13-new-cases-of-covid-19-in-nova-scotia

Protecting yourself from coronavirus

** Release: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/protecting-yourself-from-coronavirus

Via the Department of Finance

“#ScamAlert If you get a text message saying you received a deposit for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit. Beware it is a scam! Do not reply or click on the link, delete the text and warn others. #COVID19 #EconomicResponse”

Health Canada: What does Social Distancing mean?

** Release: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/health-canada-what-does-social-distancing-mean

Message from the Nova Scotia RCMP about our response to the COVID-19 health pandemic

** Release: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/message-from-the-nova-scotia-rcmp-about-our-response-to-the-covid-19-health-pandemic

HRP continue to make some adjustments to office functions to keep our employees safe while providing our service during #COVID19 pandemic

** Release: http://t.co/LQHlx8jkcV

NSP to provide options, relief for customers

** Release: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/nsp-to-orovide-options-relief-for-customers

Halifax Water Focused on Maintaining Services During State of Emergency, Disconnections for non-payment of service are suspended until April 13th

** Release: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/halifax-water-focused-on-maintaining-services-during-state-of-emergency-disconnections-for-non-payment-of-service-are-suspended-until-april-13th

Effective today, Bide Awhile will no longer be able to accept the donation of supplies until further notice

** Release: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/effective-today-bide-awhile-will-no-longer-be-able-to-accept-the-donation-of-supplies-until-further-notice

Six New Cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia

** Release: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/six-new-cases-of-covid-19-in-nova-scotia

Measures to Help Nova Scotia Businesses, Students / Fisheries Ministers Unified To Support Industry

** Release: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/measures-to-help-nova-scotia-businesses-students-fisheries-ministers-unified-to-support-industry

Halifax Regional Police became aware that a close family member of one of our officers has been in contact with an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19

** Release: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/halifax-regional-police-covid-19-update

Pretty important to keep 911 freed up for emergencies

Non Emergency contacts:

http://novascotia.ca/noemergency/

Signs

One New Presumptive Case of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia

** Release: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/one-new-presumptive-case-of-covid-19-in-nova-scotia

Public Service Announcement
Response to COVID-19: Municipal service updates

** Release: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/public-service-announcement-response-to-covid-19-municipal-service-updates

Two New Presumptive Cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia

** Release: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/two-new-presumptive-cases-of-covid-19-in-nova-scotia-2

Diabetes Canada: Due to #COVID19, the collection of ALL textile donations from homes and bins across Canada is temporarily suspended

** Release: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/diabetes-canada-due-to-covid19-the-collection-of-all-textile-donations-from-homes-and-bins-across-canada-is-temporarily-suspended

NSHA advising potential COVID-19 exposure at two Halifax locations

** Release: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/nsha-advising-potential-covid-19-exposure-at-two-halifax-locations

Measures to help vulnerable Nova Scotians and to further prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the province.

** Release : https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/measures-to-help-vulnerable-nova-scotians

The Dartmouth SPCA will continue to operate with a core group of essential staff to assist and accept animals in urgent and emergency situations during this time.

** Release: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/the-dartmouth-spca-will-continue-to-operate-with-a-core-group-of-essential-staff-to-assist-and-accept-animals-in-urgent-and-emergency-situations-during-this-time

Via EHS

Salvation Army Prepares Emergency Disaster Services in Response to COVID-19

** Release: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/salvation-army-prepares-emergency-disaster-services-in-response-to-covid-19

Via Out of the Cold Shelter

Eastlink temporarily closes stores

Walmart changes

Update:The NSLC announced online that they will accept cash payments after an earlier announcement that cash would not be accepted drew vast backlash. They are, however, encouraging debit or credit creditcard payments over cash if possible.