N.S. reports 86 new cases of COVID-19 over the weekend
Nova Scotia is reporting 86 new cases of COVID-19 over the past three days. The bulk of the new cases -67 are in the central zone where there is community spread mainly due to younger, unvaccinated people taking part in social activities. Health officials also say seven schools have been notified of COVID-19 exposures since Friday but that does not mean there is spread of the virus within the school. The number of active COVID-19 cases in Nova Scotia has fallen to 231 due to 94 recoveries – including 16 people in hospital. As of Monday, 75.2 per cent of Nova Scotians are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Out-of-province vaccines now accepted in N.S.
Nova Scotians can now add COVID-19 vaccines that they received outside the province or through a workplace vaccination program to their Nova Scotia proof of vaccination.
The opportunity is available to:
— permanent residents of Nova Scotia who received one or both doses in another province, territory or country
— permanent residents who received one or both doses in a workplace vaccination program, such as members of the Canadian Armed Forces
— anyone who received at least one dose of vaccine in Nova Scotia
N.S. extends vaccine mandate to correctional workers, regulated child-care centres
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Nova Scotia’s vaccine mandate has been updated to include provincial correctional services and the regulated child-care sector. This will include all correctional officers, youth workers, volunteers, visitors, early childhood educators and staff in regulated child care, and practicum students. Employees must show proof of vaccination. If not fully vaccinated (zero or one dose), they must participate in a mandatory education program. They have until November 30 to be fully vaccinated. Employees who are not fully vaccinated by November 30 will be placed on unpaid administrative leave.
Nova Scotia’s police oversight agency will now oversee police in New Brunswick
Nova Scotia’s police watchdog agency will soon be providing police oversight in New Brunswick. The two provinces announced an agreement Monday that will expand the role of Nova Scotia’s Serious Incident Response Team. The independent agency currently has a mandate to investigate serious matters involving police, such as death, serious injury, sexual assault or other public-interest concerns. The two provinces issued a joint statement Monday saying the team will be provided with additional resources and the partnership is expected to be operational some time next year. (The Canadian Press)
Seniors’ Week celebrations this week in N.S.
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This is Seniors’ Week and events are planned across the province to celebrate Nova Scotia’s seniors and recognize the impact they have on people and our communities. In the coming weeks, the Province will establish the Seniors’ Care Grant, which will provide $500 for services that will help people stay in their homes longer. To ensure timely access when long-term care is the best option, the newly elected government says it’s preparing to renovate and build more than 2,500 new single-bed rooms and make sure no couple who is able to be together will be separated. Additional Resources: Seniors’ Week Website: https://beta.novascotia.ca/seniors-week
