Province reports 4 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday
Nova Scotia reported four new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, bringing the active caseload in the province to 51. Three of the new cases are in the central zone and one is in the northern zone. All are related to travel. Two people are in hospital with COVID-19. The province also reported one probable case of COVID-19 connected to Oceanview Education Centre in Glace Bay. Based on a public health assessment, this case is being treated as a lab-confirmed positive to ensure all precautions are taken. Out of an abundance of caution, public health is recommending that all students and staff at the school be tested for COVID-19, regardless off whether they have symptoms. No self-isolation is required while they wait for test results unless they have been identified as a close contact by public health or have symptoms.
Important information regarding vaccine clinics for African Nova Scotians in the Northern Zone
There will be a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for African Nova Scotians at the Ward One Recreation Centre on Thursday, July 8 from 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM. These clinics are open to African Nova Scotians aged 12 and up. To book an appointment, call the Association of Black Social Workers at 1-855-732-1253. You can also book an appointment at community-based, pharmacy, and primary care clinics at www.novascotia.ca/vaccination or by calling 1-833-797-7772.
Several of Nova Scotia Health’s primary assessment centres and public health mobile units are offering walk-in testing to help make COVID-19 testing more accessible. They include: Pictou County Assessment Centre (678 East River Road, New Glasgow) Saturday and Sunday only from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Price of gas up 2 cents, diesel unchanged in N.S.
The price of gas is up in Nova Scotia today. Regular self-serve gas increased 2 cents per litre to 135.4 cents per litre in the local area. Diesel remains unchanged at 124.3 cents per litre.
Read by the Sea kicks off today
River John’s iconic literary festival Read By the Sea gets underway today (July 2-9) with the majority of the content presented virtually at www.readbythesea.ca Story enthusiasts can watch videos of award-winning, highly acclaimed authors reading from their works and being interviewed. The videos will be available on the festival’s website until July 9. Two Read by the Sea events will take place in person today – July 2 at the St. John the Baptist Anglican church hall in River John: A thriller-writing workshop with author Stephen Maher, and an open mic session hosted by the Pictou County Writers’ Group. Pre-registration is required by emailing: contact@readbythesea.ca
