March 17 —
- COVID-19 Update: Phase 3 Begins March 21; Masks to Stay in Schools – On March 21, most province-wide public health restrictions will be lifted, including gathering limits, physical distancing and mask requirements. Some measures will remain in place for high-risk settings, such as healthcare and long-term care. In public schools, masking remains mandatory for a few more weeks. Read more.
March 10 —
- COVID-19 Weekly Data Report – This week’s COVID-19 epidemiology report shows a continued downward trend on several key indicators, including hospitalizations and deaths. However, it also shows that the COVID-19 virus is still present in Nova Scotia communities. Read more for rates of hospitalization and discharges.
March 4 —
- Nova Scotia Reopening Plan: Phase 2 of Reopening; Changes in Testing, Contact and Case Management – Nova Scotians will see COVID-19 restrictions ease further and an evolving approach to testing and case and contact management starting next week. At 12:01 a.m. on Monday, March 7, Phase 2 of the Province’s reopening plan begins. The main changes are increases in gathering and capacity limits. Details on Phase 2 can be found here: https://novascotia.ca/reopening-plan/phase-two/
- COVID-19 Update: Seven New Hospital Admissions, Three Discharges, Four Deaths, State of Emergency Ends March 20 – As of March 4, Nova Scotia is reporting seven new hospital admissions and three discharges.There are 45 people in hospital who were admitted due to COVID-19 and are receiving specialized care in a COVID-19 designated unit. That includes 13 people in ICU. The age range of those in hospital is five to 91 years old. Read more.
March 3 —
- Nova Scotia Reopening Plan: Phase 2 of Reopening; Changes in Testing, Contact and Case Management – Nova Scotians will see COVID-19 restrictions ease further and an evolving approach to testing and case and contact management starting next week.At 12:01 a.m. on Monday, March 7, Phase 2 of the Province’s reopening plan begins. The main changes are increases in gathering and capacity limits. Details on Phase 2 can be found here. Read more.
- COVID-19 Update: Six New Hospital Admissions, One Discharge, Three Deaths – As of March 3, Nova Scotia is reporting six new hospital admissions and one discharge. There are 46 people in hospital who were admitted due to COVID-19 and are receiving specialized care in a COVID-19 designated unit. That includes 12 people in ICU. The age range of those in hospital is five to 92 years old. Read more.
March 2 —
- COVID-19 Update: Four New Hospital Admissions, Two Discharges, Four Deaths – As of March 2, Nova Scotia is reporting four new hospital admissions and two discharges. There are 45 people in hospital who were admitted due to COVID-19 and are receiving specialized care in a COVID-19 designated unit. That includes 12 people in ICU. The age range of those in hospital is five to 92 years old. Read more.
March 1 —
- COVID-19 Update: Four New Hospital Admissions, Two Discharges, Two Deaths – As of March 1, Nova Scotia is reporting four new hospital admissions and two discharges. There are 48 people in hospital who were admitted due to COVID-19 and are receiving specialized care in a COVID-19 designated unit. That includes 11 people in ICU. The age range of those in hospital is two to 92 years old. Read more.