Nova Scotia is reporting two new cases of COVID-19 and two recoveries. The cases are in Eastern Zone. One is a close contact of a previously reported case and the other is under investigation. As of today, Nova Scotia has 39 active cases of COVID-19. Of those, two people are in hospital COVID-19 units, including one in ICU. As a reminder, several of Nova Scotia Health’s primary assessment centres and public health mobile units are offering drop-in COVID-19 testing. The Assessment Center here on East River Road will be open for drop in testing tomorrow and Sunday from 9am to 4pm.
A 25-year-old man is facing charges in connection with an arson that happened early Sunday morning in Blue Mountain. Pictou County District RCMP got a call in the early hours of July 4th about a complaint of a vehicle fire at a home on Sherbrooke Road. RCMP had found out the vehicle had been set on fire following an altercation involving the man who had attended a party being held at the home earlier in the evening. He will be appearing in court at a later date to face charges of arson, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and uttering threats to property.
Patients and visitors entering the Aberdeen Hospital in New Glasgow will be able to complete an online COVID-19 door screening assessment prior to entering the facility. This easy-to-use online option can reduce the time it takes to enter the facility by having those wishing to enter answer a series of questions online instead of at the door. People will still have to show their screening result at the entrance, but would not have to answer the questions again if they receive a PASS result. Anyone planning to enter the Aberdeen Hospital can go to https://fastpass.nshealth.ca/ to fill out the screening assessment tool.
It was announced yesterday that one of three large-scale community solar gardens in the province will be built in Antigonish. Premier Iain Rankin announced $7.5 million for the projects yesterday in Antigonish. Working with the federal government and the municipality, community solar gardens will allow utility customers who may not have the ability or means to install solar panels on their personal property to benefit from renewable, solar energy. Construction on the solar gardens is expected to begin in the fall.
Canada has no plans to open its borders to unvaccinated tourists in the foreseeable future because the pandemic isn’t over yet. Canada has relaxed some of its border restrictions for fully vaccinated Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Fully vaccinated international tourists are not yet permitted to enter the country, though officials have said that restriction will soon be coming to an end.
