Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Halifax News and Information

13 new COVID-19 deaths reported this week

People aged 65 or older, and those who are partially vaccinated or unvaccinated, continue to have the highest rates of severe disease and death from COVID-19

Mar 24, 2022 5:03 PM Read more >

Legislation introduced to prevent protests outside homes of health officials

Those in violation would face fines ranging from $5,000 for individuals to $100,000 for corporations

Mar 24, 2022 3:01 PM Read more >

Teachers have split feelings on keeping masks mandatory in schools: union president

On Friday, Premier Tim Houston announced the mask requirement in schools would stick around until mid-April

Mar 22, 2022 5:10 PM Read more >

Premier calls protest outside Strang's home 'completely inappropriate'

A small group held a protest outside the chief medical officer of health's home Sunday night

Mar 22, 2022 7:15 AM Read more >

Some err on the side of caution as most COVID-19 rules lift

The province entered Phase 3 of the government's reopening plan Monday

Mar 21, 2022 3:43 PM Read more >

Nova Scotia Health facilities still have COVID-19 measures in place

Support people and visitors have to wear a mask inside, show proof of vaccination with some exceptions, and they are encouraged to do a rapid test before arriving

Mar 21, 2022 10:27 AM Read more >

Nova Scotia officially lifts most COVID-19 restrictions Monday as state of emergency ends

As of Monday, gathering limits, physical distancing and mask requirements have been lifted in most settings

Mar 21, 2022 6:13 AM Read more >

Nova Scotia lifts mask mandate as health officials warn of continued COVID-19 threat

As Nova Scotia prepares to lifts its mask mandate for most indoor public spaces Monday, the province’s chief medical officer of health is warning that it’s not a sign the pandemic is over.

Mar 20, 2022 11:01 AM Read more >

Infectious disease expert urging Nova Scotians not to ditch their masks just yet

The province reported more than 400 new PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19 per day in its latest weekly report.

Mar 19, 2022 3:37 PM Read more >

Masks to remain mandatory in schools when Phase 3 kicks in Monday

The province says this will be the case for a few more weeks

Mar 18, 2022 3:21 PM Read more >