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COVID19 Update – December 29

Millbrook has 25 cases of COVID19 with more people waiting to hear if their PCR tests are positive.  The number of positive cases will continue to grow for some time.  Public Health is determining if there is community spread in Millbrook.  Stay home if you do not need to go out.  If you have cold-like symptoms such as a sore or scratchy throat, runny nose, cough or headache, take a rapid test.  If you are a close contact of someone who has COVID19, take a rapid test.  If you have been to an exposure site at the time of the exposure, take a rapid test.  Rapid tests are available by contacting Millbrook Security.  If you get a positive test result (2 lines), contact Chief Gloade or text Dr. Blois at 902-890-2779.  Then book a confirmatory PCR test by calling 811 or go online at https://www.nshealth.ca/coronavirustesting.  Isolate right away and notify your close contacts.  Please notify Public Health of your positive rapid test by emailing PublicHealthPOCT@nshealth.ca including your name, date of birth, health card number and contact information.

We can all do our part to prevent the further spread of COVID19 in our community.  Limit your contacts to the same 10 people in your bubble.  Stay home if you have tested positive with a rapid or PCR test.  While isolating in your home, wear your mask properly, physical distance from others, eat and sleep in a separate room, keep your hands clean, and sanitize surfaces you touched in your shared bathroom, or use a separate bathroom.  Monitor yourself for worsening symptoms.  If you notice that you are having difficulty breathing, call 911.  For more information about what to do if you test positive, go to https://www.nshealth.ca/testedpositiveforcovid.  

How to interpret test results and when you no longer have to isolate -

A negative test is 1 negative PCR test result OR 2 negative rapid tests done at least 48 hours apart. 

If you were in contact with a positive case and you had symptoms, you can stop isolating only after you have two negative rapid tests (e.g., 72 hours after exposure and 5 days after exposure). 

Fully vaccinated contacts with no symptoms can stop isolating after a first negative rapid test (e.g., 72 hours after exposure), but you need to complete a 2nd rapid test at least 48 hours later (e.g., 5 days after exposure).  

Isolating at a hotel – Do not leave your room if isolating at a hotel.  Before you check in, call the hotel from your car so that they can prepare for your arrival.  You are not allowed to eat breakfast in the hotel breakfast area (a breakfast bag will be delivered to you).  For food delivery, ask the deliverer to stop at the front desk to let the hotel know that you are expecting a delivery.  

COVID19 Testing Clinic – A COVID19 testing clinic will take place at the Millbrook Gymnasium for band and community members on January 3rd.  Rapid tests will be available there to take home.  At the Dec 20th testing clinic, 134 people were tested, at the Dec 21st clinic, 86 were tested, and at the Dec 27th clinic, 84 people were tested.   We need more people to go to these clinics to get tested. 

Vaccine Clinic – A COVID19 vaccine clinic will take place at the health centre on January 12th for those aged 5 and above.  Become fully vaccinated (2 doses) and get your booster dose (for those 18 and above).  The vaccine is safe and once fully vaccinated, helps lower your chances of becoming hospitalized because of COVID19.  The vaccine needs at least 14 days to become protective; it will not protect you right away, so the sooner you get your first, second, or booster dose, the better.   

Millbrook Chief and Council   

COVID-19 Update – December 28

Millbrook has 23 cases of COVID19 with more people waiting to hear if their tests are positive.  The number of positive cases will continue to grow for some time.  Public Health is determining if there is community spread in Millbrook.  Stay home if you do not need to go out.  If you have cold-like symptoms such as a sore or scratchy throat, runny nose, cough or headache, take a rapid test.  If you are a close contact of someone who has COVID19, take a rapid test.  If you have been to an exposure site at the time of the exposure, take a rapid test.  Rapid tests are available by contacting Millbrook Security.  If you get a positive test result (2 lines), contact Chief Gloade or text Dr. Blois at 902-890-2779.  Then book a confirmatory PCR test by calling 811 or go online at https://www.nshealth.ca/coronavirustesting.  Isolate right away and notify your close contacts.  Please notify Public Health of your positive rapid test by emailing PublicHealthPOCT@nshealth.ca including your name, date of birth, health card number and contact information.

We can all do our part to prevent the further spread of COVID19 in our community.  Limit your contacts to the same 10 people in your bubble.  Stay home if you have tested positive with a rapid or PCR test.  While isolating in your home, wear your mask properly, physical distance from others, eat and sleep in a separate room, keep your hands clean, and sanitize surfaces you touched in your shared bathroom, or use a separate bathroom.  Monitor yourself for worsening symptoms.  If you notice that you are having difficulty breathing, call 911.  For more information about what to do if you test positive, go to https://www.nshealth.ca/testedpositiveforcovid.  

How to interpret test results and when you no longer have to isolate -

A negative test is 1 negative PCR test result OR 2 negative rapid tests done at least 48 hours apart. 

If you were in contact with a positive case and you had symptoms, you can stop isolating only after you have two negative rapid tests (e.g., 72 hours after exposure and 5 days after exposure). 

Fully vaccinated contacts with no symptoms can stop isolating after a first negative rapid test (e.g., 72 hours after exposure), but you need to complete a 2nd rapid test at least 48 hours later (e.g., 5 days after exposure).  

Isolating at a hotel – Do not leave your room if isolating at a hotel.  Before you check in, call the hotel from your car so that they can prepare for your arrival.  You are not allowed to eat breakfast in the hotel breakfast area (a breakfast bag will be delivered to you).  For food delivery, ask the deliverer to stop at the front desk to let the hotel know that you are expecting a delivery.  

COVID19 Testing Clinic – A COVID19 testing clinic will take place at the Millbrook Community Hall for band and community members right after New Year’s.  Rapid tests will be available there to take home.  At the Dec 20th clinic, 134 people were tested, at the Dec 21st clinic, 86 were tested, and at the Dec 27th clinic, 84 people were tested.   We need more people to go to these clinics to get tested. 

Vaccine Clinic – A COVID19 vaccine clinic will take place at the health centre during the week of January 10th for those aged 5 and above.  Become fully vaccinated (2 doses) and get your booster dose (for those 18 and above).  The vaccine is safe and once fully vaccinated, helps lower your chances of becoming hospitalized because of COVID19.  The vaccine needs at least 14 days to become protective; it will not protect you right away, so the sooner you get your first, second, or booster dose, the better.  

Millbrook Chief and Council   

Public Health COVID-19 Notice to Childcare Community December 23, 2021

Public Health COVID-19 Notice to Childcare Community December 23, 2021

Dear Parent/Guardian/Staff,

Public Health is investigating additional COVID-19 exposures at Millbrook Early Education Centre that occurred on December 15 and/or 17. We are working with the childcare centre to make sure all steps are taken to protect children and staff.

Public Health will identify and send a separate letter to anyone who may have been exposed as a close contact. This will be sent through the childcare centre.

Public Health recommends that everyone in the childcare centre carefully watch for COVID-19 symptoms. If symptoms develop, please stay home and complete the online assessment at https://covid- self-assessment.novascotia.ca/en or call 811 if you don’t have access to the internet.

Symptoms include:

• A new or worsening cough OR two or more of the following:

  • Fever (chills, sweats)

  • Runny nose/nasal congestion

  • Sore throat

  • Headache

  • Shortness of breath (difficulty breathing)

    Visit novascotia.ca/coronavirus for more information about COVID-19, self-isolating, hand hygiene, using a face mask, and other ways to keep yourself safe.

    Thank you,
    Public Health, Nova Scotia Health

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COVID19 Update – December 23

As you have heard, Millbrook now has its first cases of COVID19 since the start of the pandemic.  We have 11 PCR confirmed cases of COVID19, with another 5 people who have tested positive with a rapid test.  If you have cold-like symptoms such as a sore or scratchy throat, runny nose, cough or headache, take a rapid test.  If you have been told that you are a close contact of someone who has COVID19, take a rapid test.  If you have been to an exposure site at the time of the exposure, take a rapid test.  If you get a positive result on the rapid test, text Dr. Blois at 902-890-2779 and he will get you the help and supports you need.  Then book a PCR test by calling 811 or go online at https://www.nshealth.ca/coronavirustesting.  Isolate right away while you wait for your test AND test results.

We can all do our part to prevent the further spread of COVID19 in our community.  Limit your contacts to close family members and those you live with (no more than 10 people in your bubble).  Stay away from others if you have tested positive with a rapid or PCR test, wear your mask properly, physical distance, keep your hands clean, sanitize surfaces you touched in the bathroom and doorhandles, and take care of yourself.  Eat, sleep and monitor yourself for worsening symptoms.  If you notice that you are having difficulty breathing, call 911.  

How to interpret test results and when you no longer have to isolate -

A negative test is 1 negative PCR test result OR 2 negative rapid tests done at least 48 hours apart. 

If you were in contact with a positive case and you had symptoms, you can stop isolating only after you have two negative rapid tests (e.g.., 72 hours after exposure and 5 days after exposure). 

Fully vaccinated contacts with no symptoms can stop isolating after a first negative rapid test (e.g., 72 hours after exposure), but you need to complete a 2nd rapid test at least 48 hours later (e.g., 5 days after exposure).  

Isolating at a hotel – Do not leave your rooms if isolating at a hotel.  Before you check in, call the hotel from your car so that they can prepare for your arrival.  You are not allowed to eat breakfast in the hotel breakfast area (a breakfast bag will be delivered to you).  For food delivery, ask the deliverer to stop at the front desk to let the hotel know that you are expecting a delivery.  

COVID19 Testing Clinic – There will be another testing clinic at the Millbrook Community Hall for band and community members on December 27th from 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Please make an effort to get tested then; rapid tests will be available there to take home.  

Vaccine Clinic – The Millbrook Health Centre will have another COVID19 vaccine clinic in early January for those aged 5 and above.  Please become fully vaccinated (2 doses) and get your booster dose if eligible.  The vaccine is safe and helps prevent you from getting hospitalized if you get COVID19.

As we come to the end of 2021, let’s remember to be kind to others and to ourselves, help one another through this pandemic, and to ask for help when you need it.  Be safe and take care.

Millbrook Chief and Council   

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Public Health COVID-19 Notice to School Community December 22, 2021

Public Health COVID-19 Notice to School Community December 22, 2021

Dear Parent/Guardian/Staff,

Public Health is investigating a COVID-19 exposure at Millbrook Early Education Centre that occurred on December 14 and/or 15. We are working with the early education centre to make sure all steps are taken to protect students and staff.

Public Health will identify and send a separate letter to anyone who may have been exposed as a close contact. This will be sent through the early education centre.

Public Health recommends that everyone in the early education centre community carefully watch for COVID-19 symptoms. If symptoms develop, please stay home and complete the online assessment at https://covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/en or call 811 if you don’t have access to the internet.

Symptoms include:

• A new or worsening cough OR two or more of the following:

  • Fever (chills, sweats)

  • Runny nose/nasal congestion

  • Sore throat

  • Headache

  • Shortness of breath (difficulty breathing)

    Visit novascotia.ca/coronavirus for more information about COVID-19, self-isolating, hand hygiene, using a face mask, and other ways to keep yourself safe.

    Thank you,
    Public Health, Nova Scotia Health

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Revised Notice to the Millbrook Community

Revised Notice to the Millbrook Community

Help us to keep COVID19 from spreading in Millbrook.  Over the Christmas Break, if you test positive with a Rapid or PCR test, contact Chief Gloade or text Dr. Blois at 902-890-2779.  We will do our best to provide advice and support.  There have been some positive cases at the Millbrook Early Education Centre and a notice has been shared publicly with parents/guardians/staff.

COVID19 Testing Clinic - Nova Scotia Public Health will be doing another COVID19 testing clinic at the Millbrook Community Hall to accommodate those who work during the day.  Details to come.   

·       Keep your social group small and the number of people you see and places you go to a minimum.  No more than 10 people are permitted in your bubble and they need to be the same 10 people.

·       Don’t go out if you have cold-like symptoms such as a sore or scratchy throat, runny nose or a cough.  Do a rapid test and if you test positive, assume you have COVID19.  Book a PCR test to confirm.  Isolate away from others.  

·       Use rapid tests according to the instructions included and only when needed.  Public Health is no longer advising people who have no symptoms or close contact to use the test.  They want only those with symptoms or who have been told that they are a close contact of a positive case to use the rapid test.  Rapid tests will no longer be available at public libraries as they are in short supply.  

·       To get rapid tests in Millbrook, please contact Millbrook Security. Security will deliver rapid tests over the Christmas holidays to those who have COVID19 symptoms or who have been told they are close contacts of a positive case.  They will drop them off at your door but you need to be home as the rapid tests cannot be kept in cold temperatures.  The Millbrook Health Centre will re-open on January 6th and you will be able to request rapid tests from the health centre then.

·       If you have been notified by Public Health that you are a close contact of a positive case, or you had a positive rapid test, book a PCR test by calling 811 or 1-833-797-7772 or https://www.nshealth.ca/coronavirustesting   

·       Public Health or our community health nurse or family doctor will follow up with you if you contact them to notify them that you tested positive with either a Rapid or PCR test.  If you prefer to contact only Public Health to notify them that you tested positive with the Rapid or PCR test, email publichealthPOCT@nshealth.ca and give them your name, date of birth, health card number, and the date your test came back positive.  They will follow up with you and connect you to supports you need.  

·       Wear your mask properly (over your nose).  Single layer cloth masks are not protective, including the neck scarf type.

·       Keep your distance from people (6 feet).  

·       Limit going to restaurants and bars as people are more likely to be un-masked.  To support your local restaurants, get take-out instead.  

·       Get at least 2 doses of a COVID19 vaccine, and get your booster vaccine when you are eligible.  Drop-in vaccine clinics can be found at https://www.nshealth.ca/drop-in-vaccine-clinics.  Vaccine clinics are available at some pharmacies at https://pans.ns.ca/walk-covid-19-vaccine-clinics.  The Millbrook Health Centre will have another COVID19 vaccine clinic in early January. Stay tuned for the date of that clinic.

If you have a question about COVID19, symptoms, testing, vaccines, etc. please call 811 or email COVIDQuestions@nshealth.ca.

If you have a medical emergency, please call 911.

We can all do our part to minimize the impact of COVID19 in our community.  Please be safe and Merry Christmas.  

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Further Provincewide Restrictions to Slow Omicron Variant

The Province is strengthening restrictions around masking, gatherings and physical distancing to protect the healthcare system and other critical workforces from the threat of the Omicron variant of COVID-19.

“We did not want to impose more restrictions on Nova Scotians leading into the holidays. But even if illness remains mild, the exponential spread of the Omicron variant is threatening critical workforces like healthcare, fire, police and paramedics,” said Premier Tim Houston. “We need further restrictions to ensure everyone slows down, reins in their socializing, and limits opportunities for the virus to spread. It may mean a smaller Christmas dinner than you’d planned, but it’s better to be small and safe.”

Nova Scotia has announced 2,590 new cases of COVID-19 since December 15, including the highest daily totals since the pandemic started.

“In addition to protecting critical workforces, we have several new hospitalizations in Nova Scotia and we’re seeing concerning trends in other jurisdictions,” said Dr. Robert Strang, Chief Medical Officer of Health for Nova Scotia. “With high case numbers, even a very small percentage with severe illness could overload our hospitals. We need to take these steps now to protect those who are most vulnerable and maintain a functional healthcare system in the weeks ahead.”

The updated restrictions below replace the list released last week and are effective at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, December 22. They will be in place until at least January 12 and will be re-evaluated then.

Physical distance and mask requirements

  • physical distance of two metres (six feet) is required indoors and outdoors, except among people in the same household or a consistent social group of up to 10 people

  • masks are required in areas of workplaces where physical distance cannot be achieved, as well as common areas, areas where people are serving the public and areas with poor ventilation

  • people must be seated to remove their mask for eating or drinking; at movie theatres, they must go to a designated area for eating and drinking

  • all other mask requirements for indoor public places remain, including wearing them when seated for other activities

  • individuals, businesses and organizations all have responsibility for ensuring mask requirements are followed and can all be subject to enforcement action.

Gathering limits

  • indoor and outdoor informal gatherings, typically at home, are limited to 10 people from the same household or consistent social group; physical distance and proof of full vaccination are not required; masks are not required except in indoor public places

  • only virtual events are allowed – there are no in-person events such as festivals, social events, special events (including receptions), sports games or tournaments, or arts and culture performances

  • a limit of 10 participants indoors and 25 outdoors applies to sports practices and training; physical distance is not required, and masks are recommended when possible indoors and outdoors; spectators are not allowed

  • a limit of 10 participants indoors and 25 outdoors applies to professional and amateur arts and culture rehearsals and virtual performances; professionals must have a plan for their workplace; physical distance is not required, and masks are recommended when possible indoors and outdoors; spectators and competitions are not allowed

  • Nova Scotia children ages 11 and younger continue to be restricted from participating in sports and arts and culture events outside the province

  • gathering limits of 25 per cent of capacity to a maximum of 50 people indoors and outdoors apply to regular faith services, wedding ceremonies, funeral ceremonies and their associated visitation, movie theatres, meetings and training that are hosted by a recognized business or organization, including faith organizations

  • regular in-person faith services can only have one person singing; no choirs or congregational singing are allowed

  • drive-in regular faith services are allowed with no limit on the number of vehicles; the informal gathering limit applies inside each vehicle

  • indoor and outdoor informal wedding ceremonies and faith gatherings, typically at home, are limited to 10 people from the same household or consistent social group, plus one officiant; physical distance and proof of full vaccination are not required; masks are not required except in indoor public places

  • indoor and outdoor funeral ceremonies with a maximum of 10 people, plus officiant and funeral home staff, are allowed without proof of full vaccination but masks and physical distance are required; proof of full vaccination is still required for any visitation

  • day camps can operate with groups of 15 campers, staff and volunteers following day camp guidelines.

Businesses

  • places like retail businesses, malls, museums, libraries and recreation and leisure businesses and organizations can operate at 50 per cent capacity with physical distance; some examples under recreation and leisure include dance and music lessons, climbing facilities, escape rooms, indoor play places, arcades, golf, shooting ranges and dog training

  • fitness and recreation facilities can operate at 50 per cent capacity with physical distance; personal training is allowed with as much physical distance as possible

  • personal services like hair salons can operate at the maximum capacity possible with physical distancing but cannot offer services that require removing masks

  • food establishments and liquor-licensed establishments can operate at 50 per cent capacity, they must have physical distance between tables; barriers may only be used to achieve 50 per cent capacity but not exceed it; there is a limit of 10 people per table; they must stop dine-in service at 11 p.m. and close by midnight; takeout, drive-thru and delivery can operate later; only one performer is allowed

  • Casino Nova Scotia and First Nations gaming centres can operate at 50 per cent capacity; people playing VLTs must be at least two metres (6 feet) apart; these gaming establishments must stop dine-in service at 11 p.m. and close by midnight

  • activities like cards, darts, pool, bowling and karaoke follow the rules for the setting where they take place, either in licensed establishments or recreation and leisure businesses

  • bingo follows the rules for licensed establishments when in that setting; bingo in non-licensed establishments is a special event which is not allowed.

Long-term care

  • a limit of two visitors at a time with long-term care residents; it must be the same two visitors all the time

  • it is strongly recommended that visitors have a rapid test within 24 hours of the visit if possible

  • visitors can have quick close contact like a hug but then need to stay physically distanced for the rest of the visit

  • the requirement for visitors to wear masks and be fully vaccinated, except for end-of-life visits, remains

  • even if they are fully vaccinated, residents can only leave the facility for medical appointments or for a drive in a facility or visitor’s vehicle with no stops and no contact with other people outside the facility

  • only residents who are eligible and have had a booster dose can access service providers for recreational activities and personal services like hairstyling

  • residents can attend regular faith services in the facility; the room can have 25 per cent capacity to a maximum of 10 people; only one singer; no choirs or congregational singing are allowed

  • if possible, residents should be in consistent groups for dining and activities.

Residents in Disability Support Program homes licensed under the Homes for Special Care Act have the same visitor restrictions as residents in long-term care but can continue to leave the facility as long as they are fully vaccinated. It is strongly recommended that they have a booster dose if they are eligible.

There is no change in the requirement for proof of full vaccination for discretionary activities. It is still required for attendees and volunteers, even in places where gathering limits and physical distance will apply.

Additional Resources:

Nova Scotia coronavirus website: https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/

For more information about COVID-19 testing and online booking, visit: https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/symptoms-and-testing/

Government of Canada: https://canada.ca/coronavirus or 1-833-784-4397 (toll-free)

The Mental Health Provincial Crisis Line is available 24/7 to anyone experiencing a mental health or addictions crisis, or someone concerned about them, by calling 1-888-429-8167 (toll-free)

Anyone with a non-crisis mental health or addiction concern can call Community Mental Health and Addictions at 1-855-922-1122 (toll-free) weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Kids Help Phone is available 24/7 by calling 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free)

For help or information about domestic violence 24/7, call 1-855-225-0220 (toll-free)

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Second confirmed COVID-19 case

We are announcing to our Millbrook community members today that a second confirmed COVID-19 case has been confirmed. This new positive case is likely to be unrelated to the Millbrook Christmas party, we notified you of recently.

This is a reminder while we want you to have a joyous Christmas holiday and be with loved ones, please be mindful of keeping your circle small, wear your mask, practice social distancing and continue to get tested.

The Health Centre has ordered more rapid tests and will have them delivered to homes within the community by next week. There is no date / time as of yet – stay tuned; alternatively, you can go to the nearest Library.

We wish you a safe and Merry Christmas! Please continue to be kind and support one another.

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Atlantic Gold (Beaver Dam Mine) Public Comment Opportunity

Dear Band Members,

The Atlantic Gold corporation has submitted responses for their latest round of information requests.

This means that there is a "Public Comment Period," where YOU can have your concerns considered during the regulators decision making process.

We ask that all Millbrook First Nation band members and community members share their thoughts and voice their concerns about an open pit gold mine operating near our reserve lands in Beaver Dam.

Here's how to comment:

When responding, explain how the project will affect you Treaty/Aboriginal rights, health and wellness, access to Crown lands, food security, etc.

Deadline for commenting is Friday, December 17th.

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PUBLIC SERVICE ADVISORY - Nova Scotia Health Vaccine Outreach Clinics offering drop-in Pfizer vaccines for children 5 to 11

Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021

 

Nova Scotia Health’s COVID-19 vaccine outreach clinics will be offering drop-in vaccination (Pfizer) for children 5 to 11 years old in Central Zone to help support vaccine accessibility.

 

The clinics are open to anyone age 5 to 11 for their first or second dose at the following locations, at the following times. Please note that these clinics will not have adult doses of vaccine on site.

 

The North Grove (140-6 Primrose St., Dartmouth)

Monday, Dec. 13 from 3 to 7 p.m. 

 

Sackville Public Library (636 Sackville Dr., Lower Sackville) 

Tuesday, Dec. 14 from 3 to 7 p.m. 

 

Keshen Goodman Public Library (330 Lacewood Dr., Halifax)

Wednesday, Dec. 15 from 3 to 7p.m.

 

Woodlawn Public Library (31 Eisner Blvd. Dartmouth)

Thursday, Dec. 16 from 3 to 7 p.m. 

 

YMCA Centre for Immigrant Programs (104-7071 Bayers Rd., Halifax) 

Friday, Dec. 17 from 3 to 7 p.m. 

 

Halifax North Memorial Public Library (2285 Gottingen St., Halifax)

Tuesday, Dec. 21 from 4 to 8 p.m.

 

St. Andrew’s Community Centre (3380 Barnstead Ln., Halifax)

Tuesday, Dec. 21 from 1 to 6 p.m.

 

Captain William Spry Community Centre (16 Sussex St, Halifax) 

Thursday, Dec. 23 from 1 to 6 p.m. 

 

*Children 5 to 11 must wait a minimum of eight weeks between their first and second doses of COVID-19 vaccine.

 

Parents/guardians will be asked to provide their child’s health card number (if they have one) at the vaccine clinic. Due to limited space, we ask that only one support person accompany each child.

For those with mobility challenges, special needs, and/or have significant anxiety about needles, please notify clinic team members on site.

 

Transportation to and from vaccine appointments can be organized through Rural Rides for $5 return. Visit https://ruralrides.ca/ to find the nearest provider. Transportation must be booked at least 24 hours in advance.

 

All eligible Nova Scotians are encouraged to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible. 

 

Up-to-date information around COVID-19 cases and resources can be found www.novascotia.ca/coronavirus  

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PUBLIC SERVICE ADVISORY   Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Northern and Eastern Zones and on four flights

November 29, 2021

 

Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Northern and Eastern Zones and on four flights. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures.

 

As Nova Scotia moves into a stage of living with COVID-19 as we go about our daily activities, there will be changes in how Public Health communicates COVID-19 public exposures. We will no longer be issuing exposures based on the risk levels of low, moderate, or high. We will be issuing COVID precaution notifications and COVID exposure notifications, where your self-isolation and testing requirements will be based on your vaccination status. You can find this information in this table.

 

COVID PRECAUTION NOTIFICATION (there has been a potential exposure of minimal risk to the public) 

If you were present at the following location on the named date and times, you are required to follow the instructions in this table for a COVID-19 Precaution Notification based on your vaccination status.

 

·      Springhill Miners Memorial Library (8 Pioneer St., Springhill) on:

o  Nov. 18 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. 

o  Nov. 25 between 10 a.m. and 1 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. 9. 

 

·      Rath Eastlink Community Centre - aquatics area only (625 Abenaki Rd., Truro) on Nov. 24 between 3:15 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. 8.

 

·      Boston Pizza (68 Robie St., Truro) on Nov. 22 between 6 p.m. and 8 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. 6.

 

·      Swiss Chalet (482 Grand Lake Rd., Sydney) on Nov. 24 between 4:30 p.m. and 6:15 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. 8.

 

COVID EXPOSURE NOTIFICATION (the public has had close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19)

If you were on the following flights in the specified rows and seats on the named dates and times, you are required to follow the instructions in this table for a COVID-19 Exposure Notification based on your vaccination status. 

 

·      WestJet 249 travelling on Nov. 22 from Halifax (12:55 p.m.) to Toronto (2:24 p.m.). Passengers in rows 7 to 13, seats C, D, E and F. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus on this flight on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 6.

 

·      Air Canada 59 travelling on Nov. 21 from Doha (9 a.m.) to Toronto (3:35 p.m.). Passengers in rows 31 to 36, seats G, H, J and K. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus on this flight on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 5.

 

·      Air Canada 626 travelling on Nov. 21 from Toronto (10:30 p.m.) to Halifax (1:32 a.m.) on Nov. 22. Passengers in rows 24 to 30, seats A, B, C and D. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus on this flight on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 6.

 

·      Air Canada 8070 travelling on Nov. 24 from Ottawa (6:05 p.m.) to Halifax (8:40 p.m.) Passengers in rows 12 to 18, seats C, D and F. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus on this flight on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 8.

 

For those for whom testing is recommended or required, please book your COVID-19 test at https://covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/en or call 811 if you don’t have online access, or if you have other symptoms that concern you. When booking your test online, please select the reason for testing as: I was at one of the exposure sites at the date and time identified in a recent Public Health public service announcement or letter where testing was recommended. Please get tested at a COVID-19 testing centre or public health mobile unit; do not go to a pop-up rapid testing location. 

 

Anyone who is travelling within Canada into Nova Scotia must follow the provincial travel regulations based on vaccination status. View details at: https://novascotia.ca/reopening-plan/phase-five/

 

Anyone who is traveling from outside of Canada into Nova Scotia must follow the federal travel regulations based on vaccination status. View details at: https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid#f

 

If you are not fully vaccinated, please visit https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/book-your-vaccination-appointment/ or call 1-833-797-7772.

 

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.

 

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PUBLIC SERVICE ADVISORY - Nova Scotia Health Outreach offer drop-in Pfizer vaccine clinics in Toney River, Shubenacadie and Debert next week

Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021

 

Nova Scotia Health Outreach Vaccine Clinics will be touring the Northern Zone next week to help support vaccine availability for Nova Scotians.

 

These clinics will be providing drop-ins for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to anyone age 12+ for their first or second dose* at the following locations and times:

 

Toney River Community Hall (4854 Highway 6, Toney River)

Tuesday, Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Drop-in only

 

Shubenacadie Legion (42 Mill Village Road, Shubenacadie)

Wednesday, Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Drop-in only

 

Debert Fire Hall (34 Carter Road, Debert)

Thursday, Dec. 2 from 1 to 6 p.m.

Drop-in only

 

*The National Advisory Committee on Immunization says eight weeks between a first and second dose of COVID-19 vaccine is optimal. Four weeks (28 days) is the minimum time between doses.

 

Please bring a piece of ID and your health card if you have one. 

 

For those with mobility challenges, special needs, and/or have significant anxiety about needles, please notify clinic team members on site.

 

Transportation to and from vaccine appointments can be organized through Rural Rides for $5 return. Visit https://ruralrides.ca/ to find the nearest provider. Transportation must be booked at least 24 hours in advance.

 

All eligible Nova Scotians are encouraged to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible. 

 

Up-to-date information around COVID-19 cases and resources can be found www.novascotia.ca/coronavirus.  

 

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PUBLIC SERVICE ADVISORY - Mobile units providing free PCR COVID-19 testing in Western, Central & Northern zones

Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021

 

The Public Health mobile units are heading to Clementsvale, Bear River, Lower Sackville, Bedford, Stewiacke and Springhill to offer free PCR COVID-19 testing to all ages. The PCR swish and gargle test will be on site for ages 4 to 18. 

 

Rapid antigen take-home tests will be available for pick-up (supply limited).

 

Testing is free and available to anyone who:

·     is experiencing symptoms

·     has no symptoms (asymptomatic)

·     has been to a potential exposure site, or 

·     is a close contact of a positive case of COVID-19. 

The Public Health mobile units will be available for booked appointments and drop-ins at the following locations:

 

WESTERN ZONE

Clementsvale Community Centre (3434 Clementsvale Rd.)

Thursday, Nov. 25, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Drop-in or by appointment.

 

Bear River Fire Hall (1277 River Rd.)

Friday, Nov. 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Drop-in or by appointment.

 

CENTRAL ZONE

Sackville Royal Canadian Legion (45 Sackville Cross Rd., Lower Sackville)

Thursday and Friday, Nov. 25 and 26, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Drop-in or by appointment.

 

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 95 (1772 Bedford Hwy., Bedford)

Saturday, Nov. 27, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Drop-in or by appointment.

 

NORTHERN ZONE

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 70 (299 George St., Stewiacke)

Saturday, Nov. 27, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

By appointment or drop-in.

 

Dr. Carson & Marion Murray Community Centre (6 Main St., Springhill)

Sunday, Nov. 28, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

By appointment or drop-in.

 

To book a COVID-19 test, please visit https://covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/en or call 811.

Drop-ins are based on availability. 

 

Please bring your ID and health card if you have one. 

 

To see all the upcoming Public Health Mobile Unit locations visit: https://www.nshealth.ca/visit-covid-19-testing-site

 

Important notes when visiting the mobile unit:

·     You do not need to self-isolate while you wait for your results unless you have symptoms or are directly advised by Public Health to isolate. 

·     The testing method is standard PCR swab or swish and gargle for children and youth. Preparation is required for gargle testing. View instructions.

·     Please bring your health card if you have one.

·     Please dress accordingly when testing is offered outside.

 

In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures

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Public Service Advisory

Correction to address of Economy Recreation Centre: Nova Scotia Health Outreach offer drop-in Pfizer vaccine clinics in Pugwash, Truro, Scotsburn and Economy next week

 

Friday, Nov. 19, 2021

 

Nova Scotia Health Outreach Vaccine Clinics are continuing to tour the Northern Zone next week to help support vaccine availability for Nova Scotians.

 

These clinics will be providing drop-ins for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to anyone age 12+ for their first or second dose* at the following locations, at the following times:

 

Pugwash Fire Hall (11057 Hwy. 6)

Tuesday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Drop-in only

Pfizer (12+)

 

Truro Library (754 Prince St.)

Wednesday, Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.   

Drop-in only

Pfizer (12+)

 

Scotsburn Fire Hall (4179 Scotsburn Rd.)

Thursday, Nov. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Drop-in only

Pfizer (12+)

 

Correction to address: Economy Recreation Centre (3323 Hwy. #2)

Saturday, Nov. 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Drop-in only

Pfizer (12+)

 

*The National Advisory Committee on Immunization says eight weeks between a first and second dose of COVID-19 vaccine is optimal. Four weeks (28 days) is the minimum time between doses.

 

Please bring a piece of ID and your health card if you have one. 

 

For those with mobility challenges, special needs, and/or have significant anxiety about needles, please notify clinic team members on site.

 

Transportation to and from vaccine appointments can be organized through Rural Rides for $5 return. Visit https://ruralrides.ca/ to find the nearest provider. Transportation must be booked at least 24 hours in advance.

 

All eligible Nova Scotians are encouraged to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible. 

 

Up-to-date information around COVID-19 cases and resources can be found www.novascotia.ca/coronavirus  

 

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Notice to Community

Dear Millbrook First Nation Community Members:

As the Christmas season approaches and we are permitted to gather, it is a wonderful time to come together for the long-standing tradition of Millbrook First Nation hosting seasonal events for community members.

The staff who organize the majority of our Millbrook Band Member events for special occasions put forth many efforts in the planning process, such as conducting site visits, communications back and forth with vendors, scoping locations, preparing detailed itineraries, meals, execution of the events and lastly, clean-up. 

As of late, it has been brought to the attention of many through social media postings that some individuals plan to attend Millbrook Christmas events with the intention of holding their own personally funded draws and give-aways, which were not included in the original agenda of these functions hosted by the Millbrook First Nation.  These generous gestures are important to help the community when feasible; however, we respectfully ask those wishing to provide donations to do so outside of Millbrook First Nation official events as to not interfere with the program and to prevent any misinterpretations of campaigning for the upcoming election by current or prospective members of Council.

Should you have interest in participating, by way of helping the organizer in any of the events; as a volunteer, and to assist this hard-working event committee, (whom organizes these tremendous and time-consuming events) please contact Sunshine Bernard sunshinem@millbrookhealth.ca at the Millbrook Health Centre. You can discuss HOW you can offer your time and be a part of these memorable event traditions.

Your support and respect on these guidelines are encouraged as community members. This shows value to those who have taken time to create and follow-through on these events for your enjoyment.

Your cooperation on this matter is appreciated. 

 

Millbrook First Nation Administration

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