Dr. Franklyn Vincent
202-27 Peakview Way B3M 0G2 Halifax, NS, Canada

COVID-19 is in Nova Scotia. We know what we need to do to protect our home and slow the spread. Make no mistake, this is a fight -- but no one is in this fight ...alone. We’re all in this together. All 960,000 of us. Together we have the power to turn the tide. Act now to stop the spread of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia: www.novascotia.ca/coronavirus.

Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of COVID exposure at a list of locations across Halifax. Nova Scotia Health Public Health is asking that anyone wh...o visited or worked at the following locations on the specified date and time to immediately self-isolate and contact 811 to arrange for COVID-19 testing, regardless of whether or not they have COVID-19 symptoms. - The Stubborn Goat Gastropub (1579 Grafton St, Halifax) on Nov. 15 between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Nov. 29. - The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse (5136 Prince St, Halifax) on Nov. 15 between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Nov. 29. - Cineplex Scotiabank Theatre, Freaky (190 Chain Lake Dr, Halifax) on Nov. 16 for 6:45 p.m. showing. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Nov. 30. - Head Shoppe Halifax Shopping Centre (7001 Mumford Rd, Halifax) on Nov. 17 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and Nov. 19 between 1:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 3. - Garden Café (5475 Clyde St, Halifax) on Nov. 17 between 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 1. - Head Shoppe Lower Sackville (745 Sackville Dr, Lower Sackville) on Nov 18 between 10:15 a.m. and 12:00 noon. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 2. - Shanti Hot Yoga (5508 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax) Nov 18 & 19 between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 3. - Barrington Steakhouse (1662 Barrington St, Halifax) on Nov. 19 between 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 3. - Durty Nelly’s (1645 Argyle St, Halifax) on Nov. 19 between 9:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 3. - Halifax Alehouse (1717 Brunswick St, Halifax) on Nov. 19 between 10:30 p.m. to close. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 3. - Kai Brady’s aka The Fickle Frog Pub (5679 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax) on Nov. 19 between 10:30 p.m. to close. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 3. - Halifax Shopping Centre Food Court (7001 Mumford Rd, Halifax) on Nov. 20 between 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 4. - Cineplex Scotiabank Theatre, Theatre 17, Honest Thief (190 Chain Lake Dr, Halifax) on Nov. 20 for 10:00 p.m. showing. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 4. - Cora Breakfast and Lunch aka Cora’s (1535 Dresden Rd, Halifax) on Nov. 20 between 7:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 4. - Boston Pizza (1858 Granville St, Halifax) on Nov. 20 between 7:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 4. - Stillwell Freehouse (2534 Agricola St, Halifax) on Nov. 20 between 9:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 4. http://www.nshealth.ca//nov23-covid-19-exposures-16-locati

Nova Scotia has 24 active cases of COVID-19. Five new cases were identified yesterday, when the labs completed 966 NS tests. The new cases are in the Central Zo...ne. Two are the school-based cases announced yesterday. The other three are close contacts of previously reported cases. Nova Scotia has 123,422 negative test results, 1,151 positives, 65 deaths and 1,062 cases are now resolved. Get the latest data at www.novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data.

Nova Scotia has 51 active cases of COVID-19. Eleven new cases were identified yesterday, when the labs completed 1,143 NS tests. All 11 new cases are in Central... Zone. Eight are connected to previously reported cases; three are under investigation. One of the cases was detected Saturday, Nov. 21, in a pilot rapid COVID-19 screening program for bar staff and patrons in downtown Halifax. The recent rise in cases has led to new restrictions in metro Halifax Regional Municipality and parts of Hants County which came into effect today, Nov. 23. The restrictions can be found at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/county-restrictions/ . Also today, the Atlantic premiers are calling on people in the region to limit their travel. Premier Stephen McNeil: Nova Scotia is urging people to limit travel for the next two weeks. I respect the decision of the provinces of Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador to take further steps at this time. Nova Scotia has had 128,972 negative test results, 1,190 positives, 65 deaths and 1,074 cases of #COVID19 are now resolved. No one is in hospital. For the latest data, visit www.novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data.

Nova Scotia has 19 active cases of COVID-19. Two new cases were identified Thursday, Nov. 12. Labs completed 1,260 Nova Scotia tests. One new case is in the Nor...thern Zone and is related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada. The traveller self-isolated, as required. The other case is in the Central Zone and is under investigation. These cases are not linked to the cluster of cases in Clayton Park. Nova Scotia has 120,791 negative test results, 1,136 positive and 65 deaths. No one is in hospital. The state of emergency is being renewed to protect the health and safety of Nova Scotians and ensure safety measures and other important actions can continue. The order takes effect noon Sunday, Nov. 15, and extend to noon Nov. 29, unless government terminates or extends it. -- La Nouvelle-Écosse compte 19 cas évolutifs de COVID-19. Deux nouveaux cas ont été dépistés jeudi. Les laboratoires ont analysé 1 260 tests effectués sur des Néo-Écossais. Un des nouveaux cas a été dépisté dans le secteur du nord et est lié à un voyage à l'extérieur du Canada atlantique. La personne s'est isolée, conformément aux exigences. Le nouveau cas se trouve dans le secteur du centre et fait actuellement l'objet d'une enquête. Ces cas ne sont pas liés à l'éclosion dans la région de Clayton Park. La N.-É. affiche 120 791 résultats négatifs au test, 1 136 cas confirmés et 65 décès. Personne n'est hospitalisé. Le gouvernement provincial prolonge l'état d'urgence afin de protéger la santé et la sécurité des gens de la Nouvelle-Écosse et d'assurer la continuité des mesures de sécurité et d'autres mesures importantes. L'ordonnance prendra effet à midi le dimanche 15 novembre et sera en vigueur jusqu'à midi le dimanche 29 novembre, à moins que le gouvernement n'y mette fin ou la prolonge.

Booking a COVID-19 test has never been easier. It only takes minutes to complete the online self-assessment and book an appointment. Getting tested when you hav...e COVID-19 symptoms is an important part of our healthcare system's response to potential outbreaks. We all must do our part to prevent the spread of COVID-19. For more information, go to https://covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/ . -- Il n'a jamais été aussi facile de prendre rendez-vous pour un test de dépistage de la COVID-19. Il faut seulement quelques minutes pour faire l'auto-évaluation en ligne et fixer un rendez-vous. Subir un test lorsque vous présentez des symptômes de la COVID-19 est une mesure importante de l'intervention du système de soins de santé en cas d'éclosion. Nous avons tous un rôle à jouer dans la prévention de la propagation de la COVID-19. Pour plus d'information, consultez le https://covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/fr .

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Starting today, parts of HRM and Hants have new gathering limits. Stick to a social group of no more than 5 and keep it consistent. Meeting more people gives th...e virus more opportunities to spread, so play it safe and help #TurnTheTide. Learn more at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/county-restrictions. See more

Hurricane #Teddy is headed our way. Its time to get prepared. Plan ahead now, prepare an emergency kit and ready your homes and properties to reduce the risks.... https://bit.ly/2dmSca7 Make sure you have enough food and water for 72 hours. Also make sure you have first aid supplies, gas in your car, batteries for flashlights and radios, and make sure prescriptions are filled. Dont forget to make sure your gates, doors and windows are secure. Also move anything that can be picked up by wind inside including yard furniture, trash cans, hanging plants, etc. -- Louragan #Teddy se pointe lhorizon. Il est temps de se prparer. Prenez des dispositions lavance ds maintenant, assemblez une trousse durgence et prparez votre maison et vos biens.https://www.preparez-vous.gc.ca/index-fr.aspx Assurez-vous davoir suffisamment de nourriture et deau pour une priode de 72 heures. Ayez aussi une trousse de premiers soins, de lessence dans la voiture, des piles pour les lampes de poche et les radios et suffisamment de mdicaments sur ordonnance. Noubliez pas de bien fermer les barrires, les portes et les fentres. Rangez lintrieur tout objet qui pourrait tre emport par le vent, comme les meubles de jardin, les poubelles, les plantes suspendues etc.

Beginning Oct. 1, up to 50 people can participate in performing arts, sport and organized physical activities without physical distancing. This will allow full ...team practises and competition for most sports and larger rehearsals and performances for performing arts. This applies to recreational leagues, like adult hockey, and drop-in activities, like open swims and skates. Unorganized or casual games, like pickup basketball or soccer, must remain in groups of 10 without physical distancing within a maximum of 50 with physical distancing. The gathering limit of 50 without physical distancing includes players/participants, officials, coaches, instructors or anyone required to be on or near the field of play or performers, directors, cast, crew or anyone within the performance space.

As of today, Nova Scotia has no active cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified Thursday and Nova Scotia Health Authoritys labs completed 1,166 Nova Sco...tia tests. To date, Nova Scotia has 86,031 negative test results, 1,086 positive COVID-19 cases and 65 deaths and 1,021 resolved cases. The province is renewing the state of emergency to protect the health and safety of Nova Scotians and ensure safety measures and other important actions can continue. It will take effect noon Sunday and run to noon Oct. 4, unless government terminates or extends it.

Government is easing some self-isolation requirements for out-of-province rotational workers when they return to Nova Scotia. For details, visit https://novasco...tia.ca/coronavir/restrictions-and-guidance/ A rotational worker is someone who has a set schedule where they alternate between living in Nova Scotia and working outside the province, such as an Alberta oil worker. Effective immediately, rotational workers are allowed the following activities alone or with their household members: interacting with people who live in their household. Maintaining physical distance from household members is not necessary unless the rotational worker becomes unwell. Household members do not need to self-isolate unless they become unwell spending time outside on their own property going for a drive going for a walk, run, hike, bike or ATV ride for exercise and recreation off their property (if they encounter people from outside their household, they must wear a mask and maintain a distance of two metres) visiting a park, beach or other outdoor public space (if they encounter people from outside their household, they must wear a mask and maintain a distance of two metres) spending time at their cabin or vacation home (or a rental location) within the province, following the same rules as if at home dropping off and picking up household members at school, work or recreational activities without getting out of the vehicle no-contact pick-up of groceries or other items purchased online without getting out of the vehicle attending a drive-in theatre without getting out of the vehicle going through a drive-thru, for example at a restaurant or bank Effective Monday, Sept. 14, rotational workers can attend necessary (urgent and routine) medical appointments. Some restrictions remain, such as entering public places and attending gatherings. For more details about loosened restrictions for rotational workers, visit https://novascotia.ca/coronavir/restrictions-and-guidance/

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As of today, Aug. 31, Nova Scotia has seven active cases of COVID-19. One new case was identified on Sunday, Aug. 30. The other new case was identified late day..., Aug. 31. The Aug. 30 case is in the Eastern Zone and is related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada. The individual has been self-isolating, as required. The Aug. 31 case is in the Western Zone and is a student attending Universit Sainte-Anne. More information will be shared about this case in tomorrows case update. The province is also reporting two probable cases of COVID-19 at two universities. The students, one at Dalhousie University in Halifax, and one at Acadia University in Wolfville, have received indeterminate test results. Both students are from outside the Atlantic bubble, live off-campus and have been self-isolating, as required. Indeterminate test results do not provide a negative or positive. They may occur because someone previously had COVID-19 and the virus is still detectable in their system, or someone has been tested before the virus is fully detectable. Based on public health assessment, these two cases are being treated as though they are lab-confirmed positives to ensure all precautions are taken. Read the full details in the news release at https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20200831005. Nova Scotia has 75,707 negative test results, 1,085 positives, 65 deaths and 1,013 cases of COVID-19 are now resolved. No one is currently in hospital. Stay up-to-date by visiting www.novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data.

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One new case of #COVID19 was identified yesterday, when the lab completed 575 NS tests. There are six active cases in the province. The new case is in the Centr...al Zone and is currently under investigation by Public Health. Nova Scotia has 69,762 negative test results, 1,077 positives, 64 deaths and 1,007 cases are now resolved. One person is currently in hospital. Stay up-to-date by visiting www.novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data.

One new case of #COVID19 was identified yesterday, when the lab completed 448 NS tests. There are now five active cases in the province. The new case is in the ...Northern Zone and is currently under investigation by Public Health. Nova Scotia has 69,312 negative test results, 1,076 positives, 64 deaths and 1,007 cases of #COVID19 are resolved. There are currently no #COVID19NS hospitalizations. Stay up-to-date by visiting www.novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data.

No new cases of #COVID19 were identified yesterday, when the lab completed 300 NS tests. There are four active cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia has... 68,901 negative test results, 1,075 positives, 64 deaths and 1,007 cases of COVID-19 are now resolved. There are currently no #COVID19NS hospitalizations. Stay up-to-date by visiting www.novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data. See more

Nova Scotia has four active cases of #COVID19. One new case was identified yesterday, when the lab completed 221 NS tests. The new case is in the Northern Zone... and is connected to one of the cases reported last week. Nova Scotia has 68,638 negative test results, 1,075 positives, 64 deaths and 1,007 resolved cases of COVID-19. There are currently no #COVID19NS hospitalizations. Stay up-to-date by visiting www.novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data.

Nova Scotia has no active cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified yesterday, when the lab completed 509 #COVID19NS tests. Nova Scotia has 67,310 negativ...e test results, 1,071 positives, 64 deaths and 1,007 COVID-19 cases are now resolved. There are no COVID-19 hospitalizations in the province. Stay up-to-date by visiting www.novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data. See more

Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam provides an update on COVID-19 in Canada.

Nova Scotia has no active cases of COVID-19 and no new cases were identified Monday. The QEII microbiology lab completed 170 NS tests on Aug. 10. Nova Scotia ha...s 66,589 negative test results, 1,071 positive COVID-19 cases, 64 deaths and 1,007 resolved cases. https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus See more

Masks become mandatory in most indoor public spaces tomorrow. Dr. Robert Strang says he believes the vast majority of Nova Scotians will follow the new rules. "...We have to rely on people being truthful when they say they have a medical reason and cannot wear a mask," he says. Listen to the full interview here: www.cbc.ca//1-27-info/clip/15789766-dos-donts-mask-wearing

Nova Scotia has no active cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified yesterday when the lab completed 219 #COVID19NS tests. Nova Scotia has 62,576 negative... test results, 1,067 positives, 63 deaths and 1,004 cases are now resolved. Stay up-to-date by visiting www.novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data. See more

Non-medical masks will be mandatory in most indoor public places effective July 31, 2020

Premier McNeil and Dr. Strang, announced today that masks will become mandatory in most indoor public places starting July 31. Indoor public places include: - r...etail businesses - shopping centres - personal services businesses such as hair and nail salons, spas, body art facilities, except during services that require removing a mask - restaurants and bars, except while people are eating or drinking - places of worship or faith gatherings - places for cultural or entertainment services or activities such as movie theatres, concerts and other performances - places for sports and recreational activities such as a gym, pool or indoor tennis facility, except while doing an activity where a mask cannot be worn places for events such as conferences and receptions - municipal or provincial government locations offering services to the public - common areas of tourist accommodations such as lobbies, elevators and hallways - common areas of office buildings such as lobbies, elevators and hallways, but not private offices - public areas of a university or college campus, such as library or student union building, but not classrooms, labs, offices or residences train or bus stations, ferry terminals and airports Children under two are exempt, as well as children aged two to four when their caregiver cannot get them to wear a mask. People with a valid medical reason for not wearing a mask are exempt. Read the full news release at https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20200724004

Do you have friends or family visiting Nova Scotia from outside the Atlantic Bubble? The self-declaration form is now available online at https://travel-declara...tion.novascotia.ca. At entry points, travellers must show proof that they have completed this form on an electronic device, and show valid ID that confirms residency. A paper form is also available. #VisitNovaScotia See more

Nova Scotia has one active case of COVID-19. No new cases were identified on yesterday when the lab completed 438 NS tests. There are no licensed long-term care... homes in Nova Scotia with active cases of COVID-19. Nova Scotia has 61,239 negative test results, 1,067 positives, 63 deaths, one active #COVID19 case and 1,003 cases are now resolved. There are no #COVID19NS hospitalizations. Stay up-to-date by visiting www.novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data. -- [FRENCH] La Nouvelle-cosse compte un cas volutif de COVID-19. Aucun nouveau cas na t dpist hier aprs lanalyse en laboratoire de 438 tests effectus sur de No-cossais. Aucun foyer agr de soins de longue dure en Nouvelle-cosse na de cas volutifs de COVID-19. La #COVID19 en Nouvelle-cosse : 61 239 rsultats ngatifs au test, 1 067 cas confirms, 63 dcs, 1 cas volutif et 1 003 cas considrs comme tant rsolus. Personne nest hospitalis en raison de la #COVID19. Restez au courant : www.novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data/fr/.

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An important update from Halifax Transit regarding masks, capacity increase and fare collection: Friday, July 24: In keeping with the public health order, masks... will be mandatory on all Halifax Transit buses and ferries. Please note: Children under two and those with a medical reason for not wearing a mask are exempt. Transit riders are responsible for bringing their own masks. As part of a mask awareness campaign, Halifax Transit staff will continue to hand out masks periodically. Times and locations will be announced in advance, via Halifax Transit on Twitter or our Facebook stories. Those who are feeling ill are reminded not use any transit service until their health returns to normal. Saturday, August 1: - All capacity restrictions on buses, Access-a-Buses and ferries will be lifted - Fare collection on buses and ferries will resume and passengers will once again be enter buses through the front doors For full details, visit: https://www.halifax.ca/transpor/halifax-transit/coronavirus

Nova Scotia Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Zach Churchill and Dr. Robert Strang, chief medical officer of health, announce Nova Scotias Bac...k to School Plan. Nova Scotias back to school plan will support the full, safe return to school in September for all children, students, and staff. Supported by provincial public health, child psychologists and paediatricians at the IWK Health Centre and education partners, it outlines the public health guidelines that will be in place to support a full return to class in September. Although we are focused on having students fully return to the classroom, this plan will allow us to quickly change how we deliver quality education to students in the event an outbreak or second wave. It allows for a blended learning model or entirely at-home learning, if required. For more information about what returning to school in September will look like, visit: https://novascotia.ca/coronavi/docs/back-to-school-plan.pdf