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Five New Cases of COVID-19 -------------------------------------------------- Five new cases of COVID-19 are being reported in Nova Scotia today, April 11. There are four cases in Central Zone. Two cases are related to travel outside Atlantic Canada and the other two are close contacts of previously reported cases. ... There is also one case in Eastern Zone. It is related to travel outside Atlantic Canada. All cases have been self-isolating, as required. "Spring is finally here in Nova Scotia and after a long winter, I know how much Nova Scotians want to spend time with family and friends outdoors," said Premier Iain Rankin. "We must remember that COVID-19 doesn't take a break and neither should we. Enjoy the outdoors safely by following public health measures like sticking with your small close group and socially distancing when you need to." As of today, Nova Scotia has 40 active cases of COVID-19.

This morning the online booking platform for COVID-19 vaccinations in NS shows local openings for those 65+ in Canso and Sherbrooke. https://novascotia.flow.canimmunize.ca//2020202112019-9874

Eight New Cases of COVID-19 --------------------------------------------------- Eight new cases of COVID-19 are being reported in Nova Scotia today, April 10. There are two case are in Western Zone. One case is related to travel outside Atlantic Canada and the other is under investigation. ... There are also six cases in Central Zone. Three cases are related to travel outside Atlantic Canada and the remaining cases are close contacts of previously reported cases. All cases have been self-isolating, as required. "It is important we stay ahead of this virus and that means we all have a role to play," said Premier Iain Rankin. "We have done so well and thank you to Nova Scotians for that. So, please continue to follow public health measures to protect you, your family and friends." As of today, Nova Scotia has 43 active cases of COVID-19. There is no one in hospital.

Nova Scotians 65 to 69 Now Eligible to Book COVID-19 Vaccine --------------------------------------------------- Anyone 65 years of age and older can now book their COVID-19 vaccine appointment. Starting today, April 9, people can book appointments at community clinics and participating pharmacy and primary care clinics that offer the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines. There are still vacancies in some clinics in Central Zone for next week and more than 40,000 appointments are being... added to clinic locations across the province for the coming weeks. Some AstraZeneca vaccine appointments remain open for people who are 55 to 64 years of age. Appointments for all three vaccines will be released continuously as vaccine supply is confirmed. All Nova Scotians are encouraged to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as they are eligible. The province's goal continues to be to immunize as many Nova Scotians as quickly as possible, based on age, to reach a high rate of population immunity. COVID-19 vaccination appointments must be made online at https://www.novascotia.ca/vaccination or by phone at 1-833-797-7772. Appointments cannot be booked directly through a community, pharmacy or primary care clinic. Walk-ins will be turned away.

Two New Cases of COVID-19 --------------------------------------------------- Two new cases of COVID-19 are being reported in Nova Scotia today, April 9. One case is in Northern Zone and is related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada. The person is self-isolating, as required. ... There is also one case in Central Zone and it is under investigation. As of today, Nova Scotia has 41 active cases of COVID-19.

New restrictions to reduce spread If you’ve been thinking of a shopping trip to HRM, government is asking you to think again. Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, chief medical officer of health, announced new restrictions in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and across the province today, Nov. 24.... "We need to flip the switch on COVID-19 right now," said Premier McNeil. "COVID-19 is moving quickly in Halifax, and we need to stop it from spreading further into Nova Scotia. We must bring COVID-19 under control before our health system is overwhelmed and it infects our most vulnerable citizens. Stopping the spread is fully up to us." New restrictions will come into force at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 26, and continue for two weeks until midnight Dec. 9, with a possibility of extension. Nova Scotians are being asked to avoid non-essential travel: -- in and out of western and central HRM (which is defined as HRM from Hubbards to, and including, Porters Lake and the communities up to Elmsdale and Mount Uniacke in Hants County - see https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/ for boundaries). -- to other Atlantic provinces The following will apply to the parts of western and central HRM: -- the gathering limit in public is five (or up to the number of members of an immediate family in a household) -- mandatory masking now applies to common areas of multi-unit residential buildings, such as apartment buildings and condos -- restaurants and licenced establishments are closed for in-person dining but may provide take-out or delivery -- retail stores must restrict shoppers and staff to 25 per cent or less of allowable capacity -- wineries, distilleries and breweries cannot hold tastings or in-person dining and must follow retail rules in their stores (delivery and curbside pickup allowed)

Thirty-seven New Cases of COVID-19 -------------------------------------------------- As of today, Nov. 24, Nova Scotia has 87 active cases of COVID-19. Thirty-seven new cases are being reported today. Thirty-five of the new cases are in Central Zone, and a case in Northern Zone is connected to exposures in Central Zone. All of those cases were identified Monday, Nov. 23.... There is also a case, identified today, at Northeast Kings Education Centre in Canning, Kings. Co., in Western Zone. The person is not in school today and is self-isolating. Public health will be in touch with close contacts as part of their ongoing investigation and advise of next steps. Everyone in a class which a confirmed case attended is being tested and asked to self-isolate for 14 days. Northeast Kings Education Centre will be closed for the remainder of the week and students will be supported to learn at home. Nova Scotia Health Authority's labs completed 1,561 Nova Scotia tests on Nov. 23.

Eleven New Cases of COVID-19 ---------------------------------------------------------------- As of today, Nov. 22, Nova Scotia has 44 active cases of COVID-19. Eleven new cases were identified Saturday, Nov. 21. All 11 new cases are in Central Zone. Six are connected to previously reported cases; five are under investigation.... This does not include a potential case that was detected last night, Nov. 21, in a pilot rapid COVID-19 screening program for bar staff and patrons in downtown Halifax. About 150 rapid tests were done, most on staff. Of 10 patrons tested, one was positive. That person also underwent the standard test, which provides a higher level of accuracy. Results are pending, and the person has been self-isolating since last night. "Catching even one potential case of COVID-19 can have a huge impact in stopping the spread of the virus," said Premier Stephen McNeil. "It's an important lesson that we need to limit our social contacts and follow all the other public health guidelines - wear a mask, practise social distancing and wash your hands." Results of last night's pilot will be used to inform a broader testing strategy. "The majority of new cases we are seeing involve social interactions - people who may or may not be symptomatic going downtown with friends and staying for several hours," said Dr. Robert Strang, chief medical officer of health. "Last night's pilot provides us more information as our testing and screening strategy continues to evolve." New restrictions in metro Halifax Regional Municipality and parts of Hants County come into effect tomorrow, Monday, Nov. 23. The restrictions can be found at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/county-restrictions/.

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Eight New Cases of COVID-19 As of today, Nov. 21, Nova Scotia has 33 active cases of COVID-19. Eight new cases were identified Friday, Nov. 20. All eight new cases are in Central Zone. Two are connected to previously reported cases; six are under investigation.... "These increasing case numbers tell us we need to follow public health protocols to get back on track, especially in the greater Halifax area," said Premier Stephen McNeil. "We have restrictions and guidelines in place to protect the health of fellow Nova Scotians - limit social contacts, practice social distancing, wear a mask and wash your hands." New restrictions in much of Halifax Regional Municipality and parts of Hants County come into effect Monday, Nov. 23. The restrictions can be found at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/county-restrictions/.