There has still not been a final decision made as to what September will look like for students. However its important to prepare for all three possible scenarios. As we know things can change very quickly, the province is hoping to have a final decision by the end of July or early August. 

"The most likely of the three options is having students going back to school in September with social and physical distancing guidelines in place.

The second option would see students rotating days between going to school, and working from home.

The last option, and at this point the least likely, would be to have all students stay home and do their schooling remotely."

https://www.halifaxtoday.ca/local-news/ns-students-likely-back-in-school-in-the-fall-with-social-distancing-teachers-union-2558523

July 13    1:00 PM 

As of today, July 13, Nova Scotia has three active cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified on the weekend. The news release is below and is alsoavailable in French.

Please share this information with your staff, board members and stakeholders. We also ask for your support on social media by sharing accurate information from the Department of Health and Wellness and Nova Scotia Government. Follow @nshealth and @nsgov on Twitter and the Nova Scotia Government Facebook page.

Should you not wish to receive these updates, please contact us atcovid19info@novascotia.ca to be removed from the distribution list.

Thank you for your interest and support. 

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NEWS RELEASE:

COVID-19/HEALTH/WELLNESS--No New Cases of COVID-19

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As of today, July 13, Nova Scotia has three active cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified on Sunday, July 12.

The QEII Health Sciences Centre's microbiology lab completed 401 Nova Scotia tests on July 12 and is operating 24-hours.

There are no licensed long-term care homes in Nova Scotia with active cases of COVID-19.

To date, Nova Scotia has 57,675 negative test results, 1,066 positive COVID-19 cases, 63 deaths and three active COVID-19 cases. Cases range in age from under 10 to over 90. One thousand cases are now resolved. One person is currently in hospital. Their COVID-19 infection is considered resolved but they are being treated in hospital. Cases have been identified in all parts of the province. Cumulative cases by zone may change as data is updated in Panorama.

If you have any one of the following symptoms, visit https://811.novascotia.ca to determine if you should call 811 for further assessment:

-- fever (i.e. chills, sweats)

-- cough or worsening of a previous cough

-- sore throat

-- headache

-- shortness of breath

-- muscle aches

-- sneezing

-- nasal congestion/runny nose

-- hoarse voice

-- diarrhea

-- unusual fatigue

-- loss of sense of smell or taste

-- red, purple or blueish lesions on the feet, toes or fingers without clear cause

When a new case of COVID-19 is confirmed, public health works to identify and test people who may have come in close contact with that person. Those individuals who have been confirmed are being directed to self-isolate at home, away from the public, for 14 days.

Anyone who has travelled outside of Atlantic Canada must self-isolate for 14 days. As always, any Nova Scotian who develops symptoms of acute respiratory illness should limit their contact with others until they feel better.

It remains important for Nova Scotians to strictly adhere to the public health order and directives - practise good hand washing and other hygiene steps, maintain a physical distance when and where required, and wearing a non-medical mask is strongly recommended when physical distancing is difficult.

As of July 3, interprovincial travel within Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador, without the requirement to self-isolate for permanent Atlantic Canadian residents, is permitted. All public health directives of each province must be followed. Under Nova Scotia's Health Protection Act order, visitors from other Canadian provinces and territories must self-isolate for 14 days. Other visitors from outside the Atlantic provinces who have self-isolated for 14 days in another Atlantic province may travel to Nova Scotia without self-isolating again.

Nova Scotians can find accurate, up-to-date information, handwashing posters and fact sheets at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus .

Businesses and other organizations can find information to help them safely reopen at https://novascotia.ca/reopening-nova-scotia .

Quick Facts:

-- testing numbers are updated daily at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus

-- a state of emergency was declared under the Emergency Management Act on March 22 and extended to July 26

Additional Resources:

Government of Canada: https://canada.ca/coronavirus

Government of Canada information line 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)

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)

July 9    11:45 AM

As of today, July 9, Nova Scotia has four active cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified on Wednesday, July 8. The news release is below and is also available in French.

Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health, will provide an update Thursday, July 9, at noon. This update will be livestreamed at https://novascotia.ca/stayinformed/webcast .

Afterwards, a recording of the update will be available, as well as a short audio recap from Dr. Strang.

Please share this information with your staff, board members and stakeholders. We also ask for your support on social media by sharing accurate information from the Department of Health and Wellness and Nova Scotia Government. Follow @nshealth and @nsgov on Twitter and the Nova Scotia Government Facebook page.

Should you not wish to receive these updates, please contact us at covid19info@novascotia.ca to be removed from the distribution list.

Thank you for your interest and support. 

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NEWS RELEASE:

COVID-19/HEALTH/WELLNESS--No New Cases of COVID-19

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As of today, July 9, Nova Scotia has four active cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified on Wednesday, July 8.

The QEII Health Sciences Centre's microbiology lab completed 398 Nova Scotia tests on July 8 and is operating 24-hours.

There are no licensed long-term care homes in Nova Scotia with active cases of COVID-19.

To date, Nova Scotia has 56,227 negative test results, 1,066 positive COVID-19 cases, 63 deaths and four active COVID-19 cases. Cases range in age from under 10 to over 90. Nine-hundred and ninety-nine cases are now resolved. One person is currently in hospital. Their COVID-19 infection is considered resolved but they are being treated in hospital. Cases have been identified in all parts of the province. Cumulative cases by zone may change as data is updated in Panorama.

If you have any one of the following symptoms, visit https://811.novascotia.ca to determine if you should call 811 for further assessment: 

-- fever (i.e. chills, sweats)

-- cough or worsening of a previous cough

-- sore throat

-- headache

-- shortness of breath

-- muscle aches

-- sneezing

-- nasal congestion/runny nose

-- hoarse voice

-- diarrhea

-- unusual fatigue

-- loss of sense of smell or taste

-- red, purple or blueish lesions on the feet, toes or fingers without clear cause

When a new case of COVID-19 is confirmed, public health works to identify and test people who may have come in close contact with that person. Those individuals who have been confirmed are being directed to self-isolate at home, away from the public, for 14 days.

Anyone who has travelled outside of Atlantic Canada must self-isolate for 14 days. As always, any Nova Scotian who develops symptoms of acute respiratory illness should limit their contact with others until they feel better. 

It remains important for Nova Scotians to strictly adhere to the public health order and directives - practise good hand washing and other hygiene steps, maintain a physical distance when and where required, and wearing a non-medical mask is strongly recommended when physical distancing is difficult.

As of July 3, interprovincial travel within Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador, without the requirement to self-isolate for permanent Atlantic Canadian residents, is permitted. All public health directives of each province must be followed. Under Nova Scotia's Health Protection Act order, visitors from other Canadian provinces and territories must self-isolate for 14 days. Other visitors from outside the Atlantic provinces who have self-isolated for 14 days in another Atlantic province may travel to Nova Scotia without self-isolating again.

Nova Scotians can find accurate, up-to-date information, handwashing posters and fact sheets at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus .

Businesses and other organizations can find information to help them safely reopen at https://novascotia.ca/reopening-nova-scotia .

Quick Facts:

-- testing numbers are updated daily at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus

-- a state of emergency was declared under the Emergency Management Act on March 22 and extended to July 12

Additional Resources:

Government of Canada: https://canada.ca/coronavirus

Government of Canada information line 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)

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)

At Conundrum Press, we support Black Lives Matter and stand in solidarity with anti-racist protestors fighting for crucial change against systemic racism in the US, Canada, and elsewhere. We also recognize that police brutality disproportionately impacts our Indigenous communities. As we reflect on these issues, as well as our own privileged position on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People, we’ve also been considering ways that we, as a small independent publisher, can contribute.

With that goal in mind, we are offering an annual $1000 bursary to a Black or Indigenous person living in Canada, for the creation and production of a mini-comic. The selected creator will also receive help with distribution through Conundrum Press. Limited to developing and emerging creators but all ages and genders welcome.
 To apply for the bursary, send 3-5 sample pages to sarah@conundrumpress.com before December 31, 2020.

https://www.conundrumpress.com/uncategorized/new-mini-comic-bursary-for-black-and-indigenous-creators/

July Newsletter available here.

Parents with Students going to Truro Junior High next year (specifically Grade 5 students), with the transition of the schools still taking effect, some questions were raised if Truro Junior high would offer after school care for the students in grade 5 who typically would have had access to after school care at Truro Elementary. I've discussed with the school board, and while this is still in the works and something they would have liked to offer, they can not confirm that any after school programming will be offered at Truro Junior come September. I just want to give notice if this is something you typically relied on upon the past, so you have time to make alternative arrangements for your child(ren) if needed.

No decisions have yet been made on what the 2020-2021 school year will look like come September, however, as soon as any decisions are made I will relay all information!! :) 

Any questions or concerns please reach out to me by email at edudir@eastlink.ca

Hannah Asprey 

July 6    12:15 PM

As of today, July 6, Nova Scotia has four active cases of COVID-19. One new case was identified on Sunday, July 5. Nova Scotia has 1,065 confirmed and 4 active cases. The news release is below and is available in French at: https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20200706002

Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health, will provide an update today at 3 p.m. This update will be livestreamed onhttps://novascotia.ca/stayinformed/webcast

Please share this information with your staff, board members and stakeholders. We also ask for your support on social media by sharing accurate information from the Department of Health and Wellness and Nova Scotia Government social media channels. Follow them @nshealth and @nsgov on Twitter and https://www.facebook.com/nsgov/ on Facebook.

Should you not wish to receive these updates, please contact us at covid19info@novascotia.ca to be removed from the distribution list.

Thank you for your interest and support. 

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NEWS RELEASE:

COVID-19/HEALTH/WELLNESS--One New Case of COVID-19

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As of today, July 6, Nova Scotia has four active cases of COVID-19. One new case was identified on Sunday, July 5.

The new case is related to travel outside Canada. The individual does not reside in Nova Scotia but was passing through from the United States to Prince Edward Island. As they are still within the 14-day isolation period required by the federal Quarantine Act, they are now being quarantined under federal authority in Nova Scotia.

The QEII Health Sciences Centre's microbiology lab completed 178 Nova Scotia tests on July 5 and is operating 24-hours.

There are no licensed long-term care homes in Nova Scotia with active cases of COVID-19.

To date, Nova Scotia has 55,113 negative test results, 1,065 positive COVID-19 cases, 63 deaths and four active COVID-19 cases. Cases range in age from under 10 to over 90. Nine-hundred and ninety-eight cases are now resolved. Two people are currently in hospital. Both patients' COVID-19 infections are considered resolved but they are being treated in hospital. Cases have been identified in all parts of the province. Cumulative cases by zone may change as data is updated in Panorama. 

If you have any one of the following symptoms, visit https://811.novascotia.ca to determine if you should call 811 for further assessment:

-- fever (i.e. chills, sweats)

-- cough or worsening of a previous cough

-- sore throat

-- headache

-- shortness of breath

-- muscle aches

-- sneezing

-- nasal congestion/runny nose

-- hoarse voice

-- diarrhea

-- unusual fatigue

-- loss of sense of smell or taste

-- red, purple or blueish lesions on the feet, toes or fingers without clear cause

When a new case of COVID-19 is confirmed, public health works to identify and test people who may have come in close contact with that person. Those individuals who have been confirmed are being directed to self-isolate at home, away from the public, for 14 days.

Anyone who has travelled outside of Atlantic Canada must self-isolate for 14 days. As always, any Nova Scotian who develops symptoms of acute respiratory illness should limit their contact with others until they feel better.

It remains important for Nova Scotians to strictly adhere to the public health order and directives - practise good hand washing and other hygiene steps, maintain a physical distance when and where required, and wear a non-medical mask when physical distancing is difficult.

As of July 3, interprovincial travel within Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador, without the requirement to self-isolate for permanent Atlantic Canadian residents, is permitted. All public health directives of each province must be followed. Under Nova Scotia's Health Protection Act order, visitors from other Canadian provinces and territories must self-isolate for 14 days. Other visitors from outside the Atlantic provinces who have self-isolated for 14 days in another Atlantic province may travel to Nova Scotia without self-isolating again.

Nova Scotians can find accurate, up-to-date information, handwashing posters and fact sheets at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus .

Businesses and other organizations can find information to help them safely reopen at https://novascotia.ca/reopening-nova-scotia .

Quick Facts:

-- testing numbers are updated daily at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus

-- a state of emergency was declared under the Emergency Management Act on March 22 and extended to July 12

Additional Resources:

Government of Canada: https://canada.ca/coronavirus

Government of Canada information line 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)

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)

July 2     1:00 PM

One new case of COVID-19 was identified Tuesday, June 30 and another on Wednesday, July 1. As of today, Nova Scotia has 1,064 confirmed cases and 3 active cases. The news release is below and is also available in French at: https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20200702006

The Atlantic travel bubble begins Friday, July 3. People with documentation to prove that their permanent home is in Atlantic Canada will not have to self-isolate for 14 days when coming into Nova Scotia. See more information in the attached FAQ and news release online:

English: https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20200702003

French: https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20200702004

Please share this information with your staff, board members and stakeholders. We also ask for your support on social media by sharing accurate information from the Department of Health and Wellness and Nova Scotia Government social media channels. Follow them @nshealth and @nsgov on Twitter and https://www.facebook.com/nsgov/ on Facebook.

Should you not wish to receive these updates, please contact us at covid19info@novascotia.ca to be removed from the distribution list.  

Thank you for your interest and support. 

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NEWS RELEASE:

COVID-19/HEALTH/WELLNESS--One New Case of COVID-19

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As of today, July 2, Nova Scotia has 1,064 confirmed cases of COVID-19. One new case was identified Wednesday, July 1.

The new case is an individual who is in Nova Scotia as a temporary foreign worker. They have been self-isolating since arriving in the province, as required. The likely source of infection for this case, as well as the two previously announced this week, is from travel outside of Canada.

"These new cases highlight the importance of our public health directives, particularly the 14-day self-isolation period upon arrival in Nova Scotia," said Premier Stephen McNeil. "These directives are in place to protect us and I ask all Nova Scotians to continue to take care and respect the rules."

The QEII Health Sciences Centre's microbiology lab completed 284 Nova Scotia tests on July 1 and is operating 24-hours.

There are no licensed long-term care homes in Nova Scotia with active cases of COVID-19. 

To date, Nova Scotia has 53,994 negative test results, 1,064 positive COVID-19 cases, 63 deaths and three active COVID-19 case. Cases range in age from under 10 to over 90. Nine-hundred and ninety-eight cases are now resolved. Two people are currently in hospital. Both patients' COVID-19 infections are considered resolved but they are being treated in hospital. Cases have been identified in all parts of the province. Cumulative cases by zone may change as data is updated in Panorama.

If you have any one of the following symptoms, visit https://811.novascotia.ca to determine if you should call 811 for further assessment: 

-- fever (i.e. chills, sweats)

-- cough or worsening of a previous cough

-- sore throat

-- headache

-- shortness of breath

-- muscle aches

-- sneezing

-- nasal congestion/runny nose

-- hoarse voice

-- diarrhea

-- unusual fatigue

-- loss of sense of smell or taste

-- red, purple or blueish lesions on the feet, toes or fingers without clear cause

When a new case of COVID-19 is confirmed, public health works to identify and test people who may have come in close contact with that person. Those individuals who have been confirmed are being directed to self-isolate at home, away from the public, for 14 days.

Anyone who has travelled outside of Nova Scotia must self-isolate for 14 days. As always, any Nova Scotian who develops symptoms of acute respiratory illness should limit their contact with others until they feel better. 

It remains important for Nova Scotians to strictly adhere to the public health order and directives - practise good hand washing and other hygiene steps, maintain a physical distance when and where required, and wear a non-medical mask when physical distancing is difficult.

Beginning Friday, July 3, interprovincial travel within Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador, without the requirement to self-isolate for Atlantic Canadian residents, will be permitted. All public health directives of each province must be followed. Under Nova Scotia's Health Protection Act order, visitors from other Canadian provinces and territories must self-isolate for 14 days. Other visitors from outside the Atlantic provinces who have self-isolated for 14 days in another Atlantic province may travel to Nova Scotia without self-isolating again.

Nova Scotians can find accurate, up-to-date information, handwashing posters and fact sheets at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus .

Businesses and other organizations can find information to help them safely reopen at https://novascotia.ca/reopening-nova-scotia .

Quick Facts:

-- testing numbers are updated daily at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus

-- a state of emergency was declared under the Emergency Management Act on March 22 and extended to July 12 

Additional Resources:

Government of Canada: https://canada.ca/coronavirus

Government of Canada information line 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)

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)

Store Owners;

Last week Chief and Council made the decision to allow businesses to resume normal hours of operation. Council did not approve the resumption of normal operations, meaning your business storefront is to remain closed to the public until further notice. Transactions are only to be made via Drive-Thru and Take away windows.

Thank you,

Millbrook Chief and Council

Dear Colleagues, Partners and Stakeholders, 

We are so pleased to introduce you to MHAhelpNS.ca!

We want Nova Scotians to be able to access mental health and addictions support where and when they need it. A key way to achieve this is to answer their questions with thoughtful, relevant, and current information at any time. To help make this possible, we have launched a new Mental Health and Addictions Program website. People can use the site to explore information, resources and connect with help whenever they need it, 24/7.

What makes MHAhelpNS.ca so different? At the heart of the website is a wizard tool that guides visitors on a personalized journey. By answering a few short questions about an individual’s interest in visiting the site, they will be able to use free resources, tools, and supportive information. Should they or someone they know need to access care, the website offers accurate, up-to-date information about services, contact information, locations, and other resources in our communities.   We are also pleased that initially some portions of the website are available in French and we will continue to build on this in the coming months.   

To build the site, we listened to Nova Scotians. Individuals, community support groups, health care partners, staff, and clinicians provided great insights. We wanted to ensure visitors to the site had every opportunity to learn more about mental illness, wellness, and harmful substance use. We will continue to add new content over time.

We are appreciative of the funding provided by the Government of Nova Scotia through ACCESS Atlantic. This is a collaboration between the four Atlantic Provinces and Canada Health Infoway, a not-for-profit organization funded by Health Canada. The goal of ACCESS Atlantic is to improve access to digital health services and transform the way health care is delivered. 

This short video will take you on a quick tour of the website’s most unique and helpful features. As we gather feedback and analytics on the site, we will continue to look for opportunities to enhance the content and find new ways to expand how we respond to the needs of individuals, families, and communities.

We welcome your help in spreading the word. Please update any links to our existing site with MHAhelpNS.ca and share this memo regarding the new website with those in your network who may find it useful. 

We look forward to creating new and improved ways to meet the mental health and addictions needs of Nova Scotians.

Kind Regards,  

Sam and Andrew

Sam Hodder

Senior Director, NSHA’s Mental Health and Addictions Program

Dr. Andrew Harris

Senior Medical Director, NSHA’s Mental Health and Addictions Program

NS Gov COVID-19 Update – June 25 

June 25     12:15 PM

Included below is a news release recently issued by the province. No new cases of COVID-19 have been identified since June 9. As of today, Nova Scotia has 1,061 confirmed and 0 active cases. The news release is also available in French at: https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20200625005

Please note that government is taking a break from media briefings. We will continue to issue daily news releases on new cases, and this email update will continue on weekdays.

Please share this information with your staff, board members and stakeholders. We also ask for your support on social media by sharing accurate information from the Department of Health and Wellness and Nova Scotia Government social media channels. Follow them @nshealth and @nsgov on Twitter and https://www.facebook.com/nsgov/ on Facebook.

Should you not wish to receive these updates, please contact us at covid19info@novascotia.ca to be removed from the distribution list.  

Thank you for your interest and support. 

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NEWS RELEASE:

COVID-19/HEALTH/WELLNESS--No New Cases of COVID-19

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As of today, June 25, Nova Scotia continues to have no active cases of COVID-19. The last new case was identified on June 9. 

"I am so proud of the commitment Nova Scotians have shown to flatten the curve. We've worked together to tackle this virus, but our work is not done. Now is not the time to let our guard down," said Premier Stephen McNeil. "As restrictions are eased, and we head toward an Atlantic bubble, it remains as important as ever to follow all public health guidance and basic hygiene advice - wash your hands, keep your distance and routinely clean and disinfect surfaces."

The QEII Health Sciences Centre's microbiology lab completed 687 Nova Scotia tests on Wednesday, June 24 and is operating 24-hours.

There are no licensed long-term care homes in Nova Scotia with active cases of COVID-19. 

To date, Nova Scotia has 52,266 negative test results, 1,061 positive COVID-19 cases, 63 deaths and no active COVID-19 cases. Cases range in age from under 10 to over 90. Nine-hundred and ninety-eight cases are now resolved. Two people are currently in hospital. Both patients' COVID-19 infections are considered resolved but they are being treated in hospital. Cases have been identified in all parts of the province. Cumulative cases by zone may change as data is updated in Panorama.

If you have any one of the following symptoms, visit https://811.novascotia.ca to determine if you should call 811 for further assessment: 

-- fever (i.e. chills, sweats)

-- cough or worsening of a previous cough

-- sore throat

-- headache

-- shortness of breath

-- muscle aches

-- sneezing

-- nasal congestion/runny nose

-- hoarse voice

-- diarrhea

-- unusual fatigue

-- loss of sense of smell or taste

-- red, purple or blueish lesions on the feet, toes or fingers without clear cause

When a new case of COVID-19 is confirmed, public health works to identify and test people who may have come in close contact with that person. Those individuals who have been confirmed are being directed to self-isolate at home, away from the public, for 14 days.

Anyone who has travelled outside of Nova Scotia must self-isolate for 14 days. As always, any Nova Scotian who develops symptoms of acute respiratory illness should limit their contact with others until they feel better. 

It remains important for Nova Scotians to strictly adhere to the public health order and directives - practise good hand washing and other hygiene steps and maintain a physical distance when and where required.

Nova Scotians can find accurate, up-to-date information, handwashing posters and fact sheets at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus .

Businesses and other organizations can find information to help them safely reopen at https://novascotia.ca/reopening-nova-scotia .

Quick Facts:

-- testing numbers are updated daily at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus

-- a state of emergency was declared under the Emergency Management Act on March 22 and extended to June 28

Additional Resources:

Government of Canada: https://canada.ca/coronavirus

Government of Canada information line 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)

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)

June 24     1:00 PM

Included below is a news release recently issued by the province. No new cases of COVID-19 have been identified since June 9. As of today, Nova Scotia has 1,061 confirmed and 0 active cases. The news release is also available in French at: https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20200624003

The news release notes that the Council of Atlantic Premiers announced travel restrictions in Atlantic Canada will be eased beginning Friday, July 3. See the Council news release at: https://immediac.blob.core.windows.net/cap-cmha/images/Newsroom/Draft%20news%20release%20(v7).pdf

Please note that government is taking a break from media briefings. We will continue to issue daily news releases on new cases, and this email update will continue on weekdays.

Please share this information with your staff, board members and stakeholders. We also ask for your support on social media by sharing accurate information from the Department of Health and Wellness and Nova Scotia Government social media channels. Follow them @nshealth and @nsgov on Twitter and https://www.facebook.com/nsgov/ on Facebook.

Should you not wish to receive these updates, please contact us at covid19info@novascotia.ca to be removed from the distribution list.  

Thank you for your interest and support. 

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NEWS RELEASE:

COVID-19/PREMIERS OFFICE/HEALTH/WELLNESS--No New Cases of COVID-19, Atlantic Travel Bubble Announced

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As of today, June 24, Nova Scotia continues to have no active cases of COVID-19. The last new case was identified on June 9.

Earlier today, the Council of Atlantic Premiers announced travel restrictions in Atlantic Canada will be eased as COVID-19 case numbers remain low in each province. Interprovincial travel within Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador, without the requirement to self-isolate for Atlantic Canadian residents, will be permitted beginning Friday, July 3.

“Nova Scotians and Atlantic Canadians have worked hard to flatten the curve and we’re now in a place where we can ease restrictions within our region. This will allow families to travel and vacation this summer, boosting our tourism and business sectors. We’re looking forward to welcoming our neighbours back,” said Premier Stephen McNeil. “I encourage Nova Scotians, and all Atlantic Canadians, to follow public health measures in this province and in any neighbouring province they visit. COVID-19 remains a risk and we must do all we can to prevent this virus from getting a stronger foothold in our region.”

All public health directives present in each province must be adhered to, including not traveling if you have any symptoms of COVID-19 and practising physical distancing and good hand hygiene. Each province will choose their own processes to track and monitor travelers.

Visitors from other Canadian provinces and territories must adhere to the local entry requirements in place in each of the four jurisdictions. Other Canadian visitors to the Maritime provinces who have self-isolated for 14 days may travel within the Maritime region.

“The position we find ourselves in today, with no new cases of COVID-19 for 15 days, is because Nova Scotians worked together and made sacrifices to slow the spread,” said Dr. Robert Strang, chief medical officer of health for Nova Scotia. “While our epidemiology continues to trend in the right direction, we can’t let up now. Continue to keep your distance, wash your hands, follow gathering limits and contact 811 if you have symptoms.”

The QEII Health Sciences Centre's microbiology lab completed 333 Nova Scotia tests on Tuesday, June 23 and is operating 24-hours.

There are no licensed long-term care homes in Nova Scotia with active cases of COVID-19.

To date, Nova Scotia has 51,817 negative test results, 1,061 positive COVID-19 cases, 63 deaths and no active COVID-19 cases. Cases range in age from under 10 to over 90. Nine-hundred and ninety-eight cases are now resolved. Two people are currently in hospital, one of those in ICU. Both patients’ COVID-19 infections are considered resolved but they are being treated in hospital. Cases have been identified in all parts of the province. Cumulative cases by zone may change as data is updated in Panorama.

If you have any one of the following symptoms, visit https://811.novascotia.ca to determine if you should call 811 for further assessment:

fever (i.e. chills, sweats)

cough or worsening of a previous cough

sore throat

headache

shortness of breath

muscle aches

sneezing

nasal congestion/runny nose

hoarse voice

diarrhea

unusual fatigue

loss of sense of smell or taste

red, purple or blueish lesions on the feet, toes or fingers without clear cause

When a new case of COVID-19 is confirmed, public health works to identify and test people who may have come in close contact with that person. Those individuals who have been confirmed are being directed to self-isolate at home, away from the public, for 14 days. 

Anyone who has travelled outside of Nova Scotia must self-isolate for 14 days. As always, any Nova Scotian who develops symptoms of acute respiratory illness should limit their contact with others until they feel better.

It remains important for Nova Scotians to strictly adhere to the public health order and directives - practise good hand washing and other hygiene steps and maintain a physical distance when and where required.

Nova Scotians can find accurate, up-to-date information, handwashing posters and fact sheets at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus .

Businesses and other organizations can find information to help them safely reopen at https://novascotia.ca/reopening-nova-scotia .

Quick Facts:

testing numbers are updated daily at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus

a state of emergency was declared under the Emergency Management Act on March 22 and extended to June 28

Additional Resources:

Government of Canada: https://canada.ca/coronavirus

Government of Canada information line 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)

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)

June 17     2:00 PM

Included below is a news release recently issued by the province. No new cases of COVID-19 were identified Tuesday, June 16. As of today, Nova Scotia has 1,061 confirmed and 2 active cases. The news release is also available in French at: https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20200617003

Please note that government is taking a break from media briefings. We will continue to issue daily news releases on new cases, and this email update will continue on weekdays.

Please share this information with your staff, board members and stakeholders. We also ask for your support on social media by sharing accurate information from the Department of Health and Wellness and Nova Scotia Government social media channels. Follow them @nshealth and @nsgov on Twitter and https://www.facebook.com/nsgov/ on Facebook.

Should you not wish to receive these updates, please contact us at covid19info@novascotia.ca to be removed from the distribution list.  

Thank you for your interest and support. 

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NEWS RELEASE:

COVID-19/HEALTH/WELLNESS--No New Cases of COVID-19

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As of today, June 17, Nova Scotia has two active cases of COVID-19. The last new case was identified on June 9. 

"The past few months have been difficult for our province and it's great to see Nova Scotians start to return to our day-to-day lives," said Premier Stephen McNeil. "As the weather gets nicer, I encourage everyone to get outside and experience all that our province has to offer. But please continue to take care, be safe and follow public health advice and rules." 

The QEII Health Sciences Centre's microbiology lab completed 505 Nova Scotia tests on Tuesday, June 16 and is operating 24-hours. 

There are no licensed long-term care homes in Nova Scotia with active cases of COVID-19. 

To date, Nova Scotia has 49,775 negative test results, 1,061 positive COVID-19 cases, 62 deaths and two active COVID-19 cases. Cases range in age from under 10 to over 90. Two individuals are currently in hospital, one of those in ICU. Nine-hundred and ninety-seven cases are now resolved. Cases have been identified in all parts of the province. Cumulative cases by zone may change as data is updated in Panorama.

If you have any one of the following symptoms, visit https://811.novascotia.ca to determine if you should call 811 for further assessment: 

-- fever (i.e. chills, sweats)

-- cough or worsening of a previous cough

-- sore throat

-- headache

-- shortness of breath

-- muscle aches

-- sneezing

-- nasal congestion/runny nose

-- hoarse voice

-- diarrhea

-- unusual fatigue

-- loss of sense of smell or taste

-- red, purple or blueish lesions on the feet, toes or fingers without clear cause

When a new case of COVID-19 is confirmed, public health works to identify and test people who may have come in close contact with that person. Those individuals who have been confirmed are being directed to self-isolate at home, away from the public, for 14 days.

Anyone who has travelled outside of Nova Scotia must self-isolate for 14 days. As always, any Nova Scotian who develops symptoms of acute respiratory illness should limit their contact with others until they feel better. 

It remains important for Nova Scotians to strictly adhere to the public health order and directives - practise good hand washing and other hygiene steps, maintain a physical distance of two metres or six feet from those not in your household or family household bubble and limit planned gatherings of people outside your household or family household bubble to no more than 10.

Nova Scotians can find accurate, up-to-date information, handwashing posters and fact sheets at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus . 

Businesses and other organizations can find information to help them safely reopen at https://novascotia.ca/reopening-nova-scotia .

Quick Facts:

-- testing numbers are updated daily at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus

-- a state of emergency was declared under the Emergency Management Act on March 22 and extended to June 28 

Additional Resources:

Government of Canada: https://canada.ca/coronavirus

Government of Canada information line 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)

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)

June 16     12:30 PM

Included below is a news release recently issued by the province. No new cases of COVID-19 were identified Monday, June 15. As of today, Nova Scotia has 1,061 confirmed and 2 active cases. The news release is also available in French at: https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20200616004

Please note that government is taking a break from media briefings. We will continue to issue daily news releases on new cases, and this email update will continue on weekdays.

Please share this information with your staff, board members and stakeholders. We also ask for your support on social media by sharing accurate information from the Department of Health and Wellness and Nova Scotia Government social media channels. Follow them @nshealth and @nsgov on Twitter and https://www.facebook.com/nsgov/ on Facebook.

Should you not wish to receive these updates, please contact us at covid19info@novascotia.ca to be removed from the distribution list.  

Thank you for your interest and support.  

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NEWS RELEASE:

COVID-19/HEALTH/WELLNESS--No New Cases of COVID-19

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As of today, June 16, Nova Scotia has 1,061 confirmed cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified Monday, June 15. 

"Today marks our seventh day in a row with no new cases of COVID-19. Each and every Nova Scotian has made sacrifices to get us to this place," said Premier Stephen McNeil. "And while we can all be pleased with our progress, it's vital we remain vigilant. Please continue to follow all guidelines and do everything you can to keep our province safe."

The QEII Health Sciences Centre's microbiology lab completed 355 Nova Scotia tests on June 15 and is operating 24-hours. 

There are no licensed long-term care homes in Nova Scotia with active cases of COVID-19. 

To date, Nova Scotia has 49,398 negative test results, 1,061 positive COVID-19 cases, 62 deaths, and two active COVID-19 cases. Cases range in age from under 10 to over 90. Two individuals are currently in hospital, one of those in ICU. Nine-hundred and ninety-seven cases are now resolved. Cases have been identified in all parts of the province. Cumulative cases by zone may change as data is updated in Panorama.

The list of symptoms being screened for has recently expanded. If you have any one of the following symptoms, visit https://811.novascotia.ca to determine if you should call 811 for further assessment: 

-- fever (i.e. chills, sweats)

-- cough or worsening of a previous cough

-- sore throat

-- headache

-- shortness of breath

-- muscle aches

-- sneezing

-- nasal congestion/runny nose

-- hoarse voice

-- diarrhea

-- unusual fatigue

-- loss of sense of smell or taste

-- red, purple or blueish lesions on the feet, toes or fingers without clear cause

Public health is working to identify and test people who may have come in close contact with the confirmed cases. Those individuals who have been confirmed are being directed to self-isolate at home, away from the public, for 14 days.

Anyone who has travelled outside of Nova Scotia must self-isolate for 14 days. As always, any Nova Scotian who develops symptoms of acute respiratory illness should limit their contact with others until they feel better. 

It remains important for Nova Scotians to strictly adhere to the public health order and directives - practise good hand washing and other hygiene steps, maintain a physical distance of two metres or six feet from those not in your household or family household bubble and limit planned gatherings of people outside your household or family household bubble to no more than 10. 

Nova Scotians can find accurate, up-to-date information, handwashing posters and fact sheets at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus .

Businesses and other organizations can find information to help them safely reopen at https://novascotia.ca/reopening-nova-scotia/ .

Quick Facts:

-- testing numbers are updated daily at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus

-- a state of emergency was declared under the Emergency Management Act on March 22 and extended to June 28

Additional Resources:

Government of Canada: https://canada.ca/coronavirus

Government of Canada toll-free information line 1-833-784-4397

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)

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)

June 15      12:22 PM

Included below is a news release recently issued by the province. No new cases of COVID-19 were identified Monday, June 15. No new cases of COVID-19 were identified on the weekend. As of today, Nova Scotia has 1,061 confirmed cases. The news release is also available in French at: https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20200615004

Please note that government is taking a break from media briefings. We will continue to issue daily news releases on new cases, and this email update will continue on weekdays.

Please share this information with your staff, board members and stakeholders. We also ask for your support on social media by sharing accurate information from the Department of Health and Wellness and Nova Scotia Government social media channels. Follow them @nshealth and @nsgov on Twitter and https://www.facebook.com/nsgov/ on Facebook.

Should you not wish to receive these updates, please contact us at covid19info@novascotia.ca to be removed from the distribution list.  

Thank you for your interest and support. 

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NEWS RELEASE:

COVID-19/HEALTH/WELLNESS--No New Cases of COVID-19

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As of today, June 15, Nova Scotia has 1,061 confirmed cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified Sunday, June 14. 

Starting today, June 15, visits can resume at long-term care facilities and homes for persons with disabilities funded by the Department of Community Services under the Homes for Special Care Act. The visits must happen outdoors and visitors are required to stay two metres or six feet away from residents and staff. Individual facilities will communicate directly with residents and their families to arrange visits. All facilities must follow COVID-19 guidelines outlined by public health. 

"COVID-19 has been hardest on seniors and those with disabilities living in nursing and special care homes. It has been lonely and difficult, but it has been necessary," said Premier Stephen McNeil. "I understand it is not the long-awaited hug you have been craving, but sitting in the fresh air for a visit with a loved one is a good first step. If we do this properly and keep everyone safe, you will be able to get that hug when the time is right."

The QEII Health Sciences Centre's microbiology lab completed 456 Nova Scotia tests on June 14 and is operating 24-hours. 

There are no licensed long-term care homes in Nova Scotia with active cases of COVID-19. 

To date, Nova Scotia has 49,100 negative test results, 1,061 positive COVID-19 cases, 62 deaths, and three active COVID-19 cases. Cases range in age from under 10 to over 90. Two individuals are currently in hospital, one of those in ICU. Nine-hundred and ninety-six cases are now resolved. Cases have been identified in all parts of the province. Cumulative cases by zone may change as data is updated in Panorama.

The list of symptoms being screened for has recently expanded. If you have any one of the following symptoms, visit https://811.novascotia.ca to determine if you should call 811 for further assessment: 

-- fever (i.e. chills, sweats)

-- cough or worsening of a previous cough

-- sore throat

-- headache

-- shortness of breath

-- muscle aches

-- sneezing

-- nasal congestion/runny nose

-- hoarse voice

-- diarrhea

-- unusual fatigue

-- loss of sense of smell or taste

-- red, purple or blueish lesions on the feet, toes or fingers without clear cause

Public health is working to identify and test people who may have come in close contact with the confirmed cases. Those individuals who have been confirmed are being directed to self-isolate at home, away from the public, for 14 days.

Anyone who has travelled outside of Nova Scotia must self-isolate for 14 days. As always, any Nova Scotian who develops symptoms of acute respiratory illness should limit their contact with others until they feel better. 

It remains important for Nova Scotians to strictly adhere to the public health order and directives - practise good hand washing and other hygiene steps, maintain a physical distance of two metres or six feet from those not in your household or family household bubble and limit planned gatherings of people outside your household or family household bubble to no more than 10.

Nova Scotians can find accurate, up-to-date information, handwashing posters and fact sheets at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus .

Businesses and other organizations can find information to help them safely reopen at https://novascotia.ca/reopening-nova-scotia/ .

Quick Facts:

-- testing numbers are updated daily at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus

-- a state of emergency was declared under the Emergency Management Act on March 22 and extended to June 28

Additional Resources:

Government of Canada: https://canada.ca/coronavirus

Government of Canada toll-free information line 1-833-784-4397

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)

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)

Monday              10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday              10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday        10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Thursday            10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Rules of use for the Fitness Centre

• You must make an appointment with Vernon to use the Fitness Centre.  Appointments are 55 minutes long, and there are no exceptions to this.  This allows for additional cleaning before the next appointment.  Vernon can be reached by cell at 902-897-7750.  

• You will be signed in when you enter the Fitness Centre and signed out before you leave (you are required to leave your phone number when signing in).

• All patrons using the Fitness Centre must physical distance (stay 6 feet apart) from other patrons and staff.

• Water will not be provided: please bring your own water.  

• All patrons using the Fitness Centre are required to clean the equipment used by them with sanitizing spray provided.  Please do so before and after the use of any equipment used. 

• All patrons using the washrooms must sanitize anything they touched while in the washroom.  The sanitizing spray is provided. 

• Only three patrons per hour will be permitted in the building.  No exceptions.  

• No abuse (verbal, physical, emotional, mental) will be tolerated at the Fitness Centre.  If you engage in abusive behaviour, you will be immediately asked to leave the building, and maybe banned for a period of time depending on the incident.

• Be as gentle as possible with equipment or free weights.

•  Remove weights from bars and return weights to holders when you are finished using them.

• Only band members and those working or living in the community are permitted to use the Fitness Centre.  

June 12                 1:15 PM

Included below is the news release issued by the province today. No new cases of COVID-19 were identified Thursday, June 11. As of today, Nova Scotia has 1,061 confirmed and 4 active cases. The news release is also available in French at: https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20200612003

Government announced that day camps can reopen provided they have a plan in place to address public health measures. Plans must follow public health guidelines at: https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/docs/COVID-19-Return-to-Day-Camp-Guidelines.pdf

The full release is available at:

English: https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20200612002

French: https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20200612001

Please note that government is taking a break from media briefings. We will continue to issue daily news releases on new cases, and this email update will continue on weekdays.

Please share this information with your staff, board members and stakeholders. We also ask for your support on social media by sharing accurate information from the Department of Health and Wellness and Nova Scotia Government social media channels. Follow them @nshealth and @nsgov on Twitter and https://www.facebook.com/nsgov/ on Facebook.

Should you not wish to receive these updates, please contact us at covid19info@novascotia.ca to be removed from the distribution list.  

Thank you for your interest and support. 

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NEWS RELEASE:

COVID-19/HEALTH/WELLNESS--No New Cases of COVID-19

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As of today, June 12, Nova Scotia has 1,061 confirmed cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified Thursday, June 11.  

"Our numbers are moving in the right direction, with no new cases of COVID-19 to report again today," said Premier Stephen McNeil. "As we work to reopen our province, I encourage Nova Scotians to continue to follow the public health protocols and keep one another safe."

The QEII Health Sciences Centre's microbiology lab completed 739 Nova Scotia tests on June 11 and is operating 24-hours. 

There are no licensed long-term care homes in Nova Scotia with active cases of COVID-19.

The province is renewing the state of emergency to protect the health and safety of Nova Scotians and ensure the safe re-opening of businesses and services. The order will take effect at noon Sunday, June 14 and extend to noon Sunday, June 28, unless government terminates or extends it.

Nova Scotia's licensed child care centres and family daycare homes will reopen on Monday, June 15. Visits can also resume as early as June 15 at long-term care homes and homes for persons with disabilities. 

To date, Nova Scotia has 47,726 negative test results, 1,061 positive COVID-19 cases, 62 deaths, and four active COVID-19 cases. Cases range in age from under 10 to over 90. Two individuals are currently in hospital, one of those in ICU. Nine-hundred and ninety-five cases are now resolved. Cases have been identified in all parts of the province. Cumulative cases by zone may change as data is updated in Panorama.

The list of symptoms being screened for has recently expanded. If you have any one of the following symptoms, visit https://811.novascotia.ca to determine if you should call 811 for further assessment: 

-- fever (i.e. chills, sweats)

-- cough or worsening of a previous cough

-- sore throat

-- headache

-- shortness of breath

-- muscle aches

-- sneezing

-- nasal congestion/runny nose

-- hoarse voice

-- diarrhea

-- unusual fatigue

-- loss of sense of smell or taste

-- red, purple or blueish lesions on the feet, toes or fingers without clear cause

Public health is working to identify and test people who may have come in close contact with the confirmed cases. Those individuals who have been confirmed are being directed to self-isolate at home, away from the public, for 14 days.

Anyone who has travelled outside of Nova Scotia must self-isolate for 14 days. As always, any Nova Scotian who develops symptoms of acute respiratory illness should limit their contact with others until they feel better. 

It remains important for Nova Scotians to strictly adhere to the public health order and directives - practise good hand washing and other hygiene steps, maintain a physical distance of two metres or six feet from those not in your household or family household bubble and limit planned gatherings of people outside your household or family household bubble to no more than 10.

Nova Scotians can find accurate, up-to-date information, handwashing posters and fact sheets at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus .

Businesses and other organizations can find information to help them safely reopen at https://novascotia.ca/reopening-nova-scotia/ .

Quick Facts:

-- testing numbers are updated daily at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus

-- a state of emergency was declared under the Emergency Management Act on March 22 and extended to June 28

Additional Resources:

Government of Canada: https://canada.ca/coronavirus

Government of Canada toll-free information line 1-833-784-4397

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)

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)