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Six new cases of COVID-19 are being reported today. Two cases are in Central Zone and are related to travel outside Canada. Three cases are in Western Zone and ...are related to travel outside Canada. The other case is in Eastern Zone and is related to travel outside Atlantic Canada. The people are self-isolating, as required. As of today, Nova Scotia has 45 active cases of COVID-19. The labs completed 2,110 Nova Scotia tests on April 12. As of April 12, 157,590 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered. Of those, 31,294 Nova Scotians have received their second dose. Since Oct. 1, Nova Scotia has completed 331,899 tests. There have been 692 positive COVID-19 cases and one death and 646 resolved cases. Three people are in hospital. Stay up-to-date: www.novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data.

Seven new cases of COVID-19 are being reported today. The cases are in Central Zone. Five cases are related to travel outside Atlantic Canada. The people are se...lf-isolating, as required. The other two cases are close contacts of previously reported cases. As of today, Nova Scotia has 46 active cases of COVID-19. The labs completed 1,984 Nova Scotia tests on April 11. As of April 11, 150,123 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered. Of those, 31,119 Nova Scotians have received their second dose. Since Oct. 1, Nova Scotia has completed 329,789 tests. There have been 686 positive COVID-19 cases, one death and 639 resolved cases. Three people are in hospital. Stay up-to-date: www.novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data.

Two new cases of COVID-19 are being reported today. One case is in Northern Zone and is related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada. The person is self-isolati...ng, as required. The other is in Central Zone and is under investigation. As of today, Nova Scotia has 41 active cases of COVID-19. The labs completed 2,527 Nova Scotia tests on April 8. There were 536 tests administered between April 2 and 8 at the rapid-testing pop-up sites in Wolfville, Dartmouth and Musquodoboit Harbour. As of April 8, 138,348 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered. Of those, 30,838 Nova Scotians have received their second dose. Since Oct. 1, Nova Scotia has completed 323,435 tests. There have been 667 positive COVID-19 cases, one death and 625 resolved cases. One person is in hospital. For the latest data, visit www.novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data.

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. COVID-19 vaccination appointments must be made online at https://www.novascotia.ca/vaccination or by phone at 1-833-797-7772.

Five new cases of COVID-19 are being reported today. Three cases are in Central Zone and are related to travel outside Atlantic Canada. There are also two cases... in Eastern Zone. Both are related to travel outside Atlantic Canada. The people are self-isolating, as required. Unrelated to the cases announced today, one new UK variant case has been identified. The person is a Nova Scotia resident who is living and working outside of the province. This case has no known close contacts in Nova Scotia. This brings the total number of cases of the UK variant in Nova Scotia to 23. The number of South African variant cases remains at 10. As of today, Nova Scotia has 40 active cases of COVID-19. The labs completed 2,020 Nova Scotia tests yesterday. As of April 7, 129,809 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered. Of those, 30,400 Nova Scotians have received their second dose. Since Oct. 1, Nova Scotia has completed 320,908 tests. There have been 665 positive COVID-19 cases, one death and 624 resolved cases. One person is in hospital. Get the latest data at www.novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data.

Two new cases of COVID-19 are being reported today. The two cases are in Central Zone. One is related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada. The person has been ...self-isolating, as required. The other is a close contact of a previously reported case. As of today, Nova Scotia has 37 active cases of COVID-19. The labs completed 1,989 NS tests yesterday. As of April 6, 123,166 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered. Of those, 30,069 Nova Scotians have received their second dose. Since Oct. 1, Nova Scotia has completed 318,871 tests. There have been 660 positive cases, one death and there are 622 resolved cases. One person is in hospital. Stay up-to-date: www.novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data. Anyone who has travelled from anywhere except NB, PEI and NL must self-isolate for 14 days. As always, anyone who develops symptoms of acute respiratory illness should limit their contact with others until they feel better.

Public Health’s Mobile Units are in Truro for the next few days to offer COVID-19 testing. Drop-in testing is available Sunday, Monday and Tuesday at the Best W...estern Glengarry, Convention Centre, 150 Willow Street, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please do not come to the drop-in site if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. For all the details, please see: http://www.nshealth.ca//updated-public-health-mobile-units

In response to the high number of people seeking COVID-19 testing in the Truro area this week, Public Health has extended the Mobile Health Units’ stay in the c...ommunity to offer additional testing for another four days. The additional demand in testing follows the recent number of potential COVID-19 public exposure notices in the Northern Zone. As the regular Primary Assessment Centres in the community are also seeing higher than usual volumes of testing, the Public Health Mobile Units are in the community to add testing capacity so that more Nova Scotians can get a COVID-19 test. Public Health is encouraging anyone who was at any of the potential exposure sites announced in recent days to get tested (visit http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures), however, testing is open to everyone. Drop-in testing will be available at Public Health’s Mobile Health Units on the following dates and times: Saturday, January 16 @ NSCC Truro Campus, Cafeteria Lobby, 36 Arthur Street from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, January 17-19 @ Best Western Glengary, Convention Centre, 150 Willow Street from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please look for the signs and register at the Mobile Health Unit vans. You may get tested at the Mobile Health Units if you have no symptoms; are not a close contact of a person with COVID-19; and are not isolating because of travel outside of Nova Scotia, PEI or Newfoundland and Labrador. See the full news release: http://www.nshealth.ca//public-health-mobile-units-remaini

Practicing mindfulness is a therapeutic technique people use to calm their anxieties, be present in the moment and de-stress themselves from what may be happeni...ng in their lives. Nova Scotia Health’s Mental Health and Addictions Program (MHAP) recognizes how mindfulness can help Nova Scotians with their daily lives, making it easier to get through these challenging times. During the first wave of COVID-19, MHAP accelerated the launch of several confidential e-mental health and addictions tools free of charge supported by donors from the QEII Foundation Learn more: http://www.nshealth.ca//get-mental-fitness-work-out-mindwe Health Promotion, Mental Health and Addictions

Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at: Your Father’s Moustache (5686 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax) on Nov. 13 between... 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named dates may develop symptoms up to, and including, Nov. 27. La Frasca Cibi & Vini (5650 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax) on Nov. 13 between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named dates may develop symptoms up to, and including, Nov. 27. Moxie’s Grill and Bar (182 Chain Lake Drive, Bayers Lake) on Nov. 15 between 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Nov. 29. Winners (206 Chain Lake Dr, Bayers Lake) on Nov. 15 between 3:45 p.m. and 5 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Nov. 29. Telus (120 Susie Lake Crescent, Bayers Lake) on Nov. 15 between 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Nov. 29. Chatters Hair Salon (194 Chain Lake Dr, Bayers Lake) on Nov. 15 between 2:45 p.m. and 4 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Nov. 29. Ironstone Strength & Conditioning (2631 King Street, Halifax) on Nov. 16 between 5:45 a.m. 7:45 a.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Nov. 30. GoodLife Fitness (41 Peakview Way, Larry Uteck) on Nov. 15 between 7 and 9:30 a.m., Nov. 16 between 8 and 10:30 a.m. and Nov. 17 between 8 and 10:30 a.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named dates may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 1. Superstore (1650 Bedford Hwy, Bedford) on Nov. 18 between 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named dates may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 2. Anyone present at these locations during the dates and times named is asked to monitor for symptoms of COVID-19. Visit covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/ to do a self-assessment if in the past 48 hours you have had or you are currently experiencing: fever or cough (new or worsening) OR two or more of the following symptoms (new or worsening): o sore throat o runny nose o headache o shortness of breath You can also call 811 if you don’t have online access or if you have other symptoms that concern you. Please remember: To self-isolate until you receive 811 advice on next steps. Do not go directly to a COVID-19 assessment centre without being directed to do so by 811. Currently, anyone travelling to Nova Scotia from outside of the Atlantic Provinces is expected to self-isolate alone for 14 days after arriving. Effective Nov. 9, if a person travelling for non-essential reasons enters Nova Scotia from outside Atlantic Canada, then everyone in the home where they are self-isolating will have to self-isolate as well. When Nova Scotia Health Public Health makes a public notification it is not in any way a reflection on the behaviour or activities of those named in the notification. http://www.nshealth.ca//potential-exposure-covid-19-variou

There is 1 new case of #COVID19 being reported in #NovaScotia today. The new case is in the Central Zone and is currently under investigation.

As of today, Nov. 25, Nova Scotia has 102 active cases of COVID-19. There are sixteen new cases today, all in the Central Zone. The labs completed 1,621 NS test...s yesterday. There were 604 tests administered at the rapid-testing pop-up held in downtown Halifax yesterday and one positive result. The individual was directed to self-isolate and has been referred for a standard test. Since Oct. 1, Nova Scotia has had 36,384 negative test results, 153 positive COVID-19 cases and no deaths. One person is currently in hospital. Fifty-one cases are now resolved. For more, visit www.novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data.

Nova Scotia has 32 active cases of COVID-19. Two new cases are being reported today. One case is in Northern Zone, the other is in Central. Both are close conta...cts of previously reported cases. Labs completed 2,010 NS tests on Jan. 14. Since Oct. 1, Nova Scotia has completed 137,534 tests. 461 were positive, there have been no deaths and no one is in hospital. 429 cases are resolved. https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data/ There were 808 tests between Jan. 8 and 14 at the rapid-testing pop-up sites in Halifax, Sackville and Yarmouth. -- La Nouvelle-Écosse compte 32 cas évolutifs de COVID-19. Deux nouveaux cas sont signalés aujourd'hui. Un cas se trouve dans le secteur du nord et l'autre cas dans le secteur du centre. Les deux cas sont ceux de personnes ayant eu un contact étroit avec des cas déjà signalés. Les laboratoires ont analysé 2 010 tests le 14 janvier. Depuis le 1er octobre, la Nouvelle-Écosse a analysé 137 534 tests. La province compte 461 cas confirmés et ne compte aucun décès. Personne n'est hospitalisé et 429 cas sont résolus. https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data/fr/ Un total de 808 personnes ont subi un test aux cliniques temporaires de dépistage rapide à Halifax, Sackville et Yarmouth du 8 au 14 janvier.

The health and safety of our community members and staff is our top priority. Please note the following changes to Library services: Effective Thursday, Novemb...er 19, the Library is temporarily suspending in-person programs and events until further notice. The Library will continue to offer Virtual Library programs. In an effort to ensure face masks are always worn at the Library, beginning Saturday, November 21, eating and drinking will be temporarily not allowed in library locations. All Halifax Public Libraries locations remain open. Let's all work together to keep our community safe and healthy. Visit our website for more information: https://bit.ly/3lNm3ZB

Tomorrow, there will be new COVID-19 restrictions for parts of Halifax Regional Municipality and Hants County. Nova Scotians are being asked to avoid travel tha...t isn’t necessary in and out of these areas. Residents are asked to stay home as much as possible outside of work and school and to follow public health guidelines. COVID-19 is in all of our communities. We must all act now to slow the spread and protect those who need it most. For information on new COVID-19 restrictions visit novascotia.ca/coronavirus

Children or youth between the ages of 4 and 18 years old may be able to have the gargle test. However, there are things to keep in mind BEFORE having the test. ... Children or youth must not eat, drink, chew gum, brush teeth, smoke or vape for at least one hour before the test. Younger children do best when they practice the steps at home with water; just make sure if you do choose to have your child practice that it is done at least two hours before the test. For detailed preparation instructions, please view the gargle instruction sheet. http://www.iwk.nshealth.ca//Covid-Rinse-Gargle-Instruction

If you must come to #NS to see immediate family nearing end of life, or attend a funeral for immediate family, you can request a compassionate exception from self-isolation. If approved, you are allowed to do that activity but must otherwise self-isolate. https://novascotia.ca/coronavir/restrictions-and-guidance/

Premier McNeil and Dr. Strang provide a #COVID19NS update. You can also watch on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/LTtJBHyZAG0

Special visitor restrictions at Colchester East Hants Health Centre and Aberdeen Hospital Due to the rising number of active COVID-19 cases in the province and ...concerns about community spread, we are making some changes to our visitor restrictions for inpatients and outpatients, including emergency departments. These changes are being made to protect our vulnerable patients, clients and staff and limit the spread of COVID-19. Effective Wednesday, November 25, the following exceptions to the visitor restrictions are in place at Colchester East Hants Health Centre and Aberdeen Hospital. No visitors are allowed except for: Two designated support people per day for: palliative care and other patients nearing end of life patients receiving medical assistance in dying children under 18 admitted to hospital labour and birth One designated support person for: children under 18 in outpatient settings prenatal visits inpatient and outpatients, including patients arriving at the hospital for cancer care, emergency, and ambulatory care clinics, appointments or procedures) who need support to receive care due to physical, intellectual, cognitive and emotional conditions patients requiring support for critical treatment decisions such as organ transplantation, initiation of hemodialysis at the discretion of the clinical team Please note: ALL visitors and support people entering Nova Scotia Health facilities must be screened at the building entrance or 72 hours before presenting at a building entrance Visitors who report any risk factor for COVID-19, including travel outside of the Atlantic bubble within 14 days for any reason or household contact with someone who has travelled outside the Atlantic bubble within 14 days for any reason, are not permitted in Nova Scotia Health facilities. Exceptions will be considered for compassionate reasons in consultation with IPAC. Visitors who have had potential exposure to COVID-19 through presence in a location subject to a notification from Public Health that requires individuals to self-isolate and be tested, will not be permitted in Nova Scotia Health facilities until 14 days after the potential exposure, even if they have had a negative COVID-19 test. Exceptions will be considered for compassionate reasons in consultation with IPAC. We appreciate the important and valuable role family caregivers play in supporting patient care and mental-wellbeing and understand that these restrictions are difficult for patients and families. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and make additional changes as required. The guiding principles of the Family Presence Policy (AD-QR-020) will guide our approach. These changes do not apply to Nova Scotia Health long-term care facilities. Visitation restrictions in long-term care are mandated under the Health Protection Order.

We understand that Nova Scotians are concerned about the recent COVID-19 cases in school settings. We have done a lot of preparation with our Government and Ed...ucation partners so that we can best respond to these situations. The health and safety of all Nova Scotians, including children and students, teachers and school staff, and all families connected with a school community, is our priority.

Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at various locations across Halifax. Public Health is currently in the process of... contacting all businesses listed below. Anyone who visited the following locations on the specified date and time to *immediately visit covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/ to book a COVID-19 test*, regardless of whether or not they have COVID-19 symptoms. People who book testing because they were at a site of potential exposure to COVID-19 are required to self-isolate before their test and while waiting for test results. You can also call 811 if you don’t have online access or if you have other symptoms that concern you. The Pint Public House (1575 Argyle St, Halifax) on Nov. 14 between 10:00 p.m. and close. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Nov. 28. The BOARD ROOM GAME CAFÉ (1256 Barrington St, Halifax) on Nov. 14 between 9:30 p.m. and close. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Nov. 28. Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs (1269 Barrington St, Halifax) on Nov. 14 between 10:30 p.m. and close. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Nov. 28. Durty Nellys (1645 Argyle St, Halifax) on Nov. 15 between 4:30 p.m. and close; Nov. 16 between 4:30 p.m. and close; Nov. 19 between 10:30 p.m. and close; and Nov. 20 between 10:00 a.m. and 2 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named dates may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 4. Nova Scotia Health QEII Halifax Infirmary X-ray Department Waiting Area (1799 Robie St, Halifax) on Nov. 17 between 8:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 1. Darrell’s Halifax (5516 Fenwick St, Halifax) on Nov. 17 between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 1. Kai Brady’s aka The Fickle Frog Pub (5679 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax) on Nov. 17 between 11:30 p.m. and close. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 1. Mary’s African Cuisine (1701 Barrington St, Halifax) on Nov. 19 between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 3. Obladee Wine Bar (1600 Barrington St, Halifax) Nov. 19 between 9:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 3. Jack Astors (107 Shubie Dr, Dartmouth) on Nov. 19 between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 3. Starbucks (5991 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax) on Nov. 19 between 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 3. Freeman’s Little New York (6092 Quinpool Rd, Halifax) on Nov. 19 between 2:30 p.m. and 4:40 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 3. Hermitage (1460 Lower Water St, Halifax) on Nov. 19 between 4:00 p.m. and close. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 3. Sea Smoke Restaurant and Bar (1477 Lower Water St, Halifax) on Nov. 19 between 3:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 3. Little Oak Bar (1475 Lower Water St, Halifax) on Nov. 19 between 5:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 3. Gahan House (5239 Sackville St, Halifax) on Nov. 20 between 8:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 4. Halifax Alehouse (1717 Brunswick St, Halifax) on Nov. 20 between 9:30 and close. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 4. Sourwood Cider (5576 Cornwallis St, Halifax) on Nov. 20 between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 4. The Local Bar and Restaurant (2037 Gottingen St, Halifax) on Nov. 20 between 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 4. Orange Theory Fitness (6140 Young St, Halifax) on Nov. 17 between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.; on Nov. 18 between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; on Nov. 20 between 8:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; and Nov. 21 between 7:45 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named dates may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 5. Mercantile Social (1579 Hollis St, Halifax) on Nov. 21 between 8:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 5. Please remember: Do not go directly to a COVID-19 assessment centre without being directed to do so. Currently, anyone travelling to Nova Scotia from outside of the Atlantic Provinces is expected to self-isolate alone for 14 days after arriving. If a person travelling for non-essential reasons enters Nova Scotia from outside Atlantic Canada, then everyone in the home where they are self-isolating will have to self-isolate as well. When Nova Scotia Health Public Health makes a public notification it is not in any way a reflection on the behaviour or activities of those named in the notification. All Nova Scotians are advised to continue monitoring for COVID-19 symptoms and are urged to follow Public Health guidelines on how to access care. Up to date information about COVID-19 is available at novascotia.ca/coronavirus

CLOSURES to help prevent the spread of COVID-19: Effective 12:00am Wednesday, November 25, all branches of Halifax Public Libraries will be closed for in-person... services until further notice, with the exception of Sheet Harbour Public Library. All branches will continue to offer Curbside Pick-up service. This service will be available during each Library's regular open hours. You can still place holds on physical items. Items can be picked up through Curbside Pick-up, and loan periods remain the same. Virtual events will go ahead as scheduled. And as always, our Virtual Library "branch" is open, 24/7. Stay safe, be kind, and read on. More details and borrowing information: https://bit.ly/3m3dQRd

As of November 26, new restrictions in western and central Halifax Regional Municipality from Hubbards to Porters Lake are in place. Nova Scotians are being ask...ed to avoid non-essential travel in and out of western and central Halifax Regional Municipality and to other Atlantic provinces. Residents are being asked to stay home as much as possible outside of work and school, and to follow public health guidelines. Limit time spent with others outside your household. COVID-19 is in our communities. We need to act now help slow the spread and protect those who need our help. For information on new COVID-19 restrictions visit novascotia.ca/coronavirus/