Summer day camps across Nova Scotia can reopen, if they have a plan in place to address public health measures. Learn more about the #COVID19NS guidelines for day camps at novascotia.ca/coronavirus/do…
Dr. Strang released the day camp guidelines today, June 12. The guidelines are based in part on child care guidelines which were created with input from infection control experts at the @IWKHealthCentre. #COVID19NS
The guidelines also include feedback from some day camp providers, along with guidance on preventing and reducing the spread of #COVID19, advising staff on the use of PPE and outlining public health measures.
Premier McNeil calls this “an important step for Nova Scotia families to have more support and some sense of normalcy this summer.” #COVID19NS
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Treaty Day is celebrated today, Oct. 1, in Nova Scotia.
The day honours the relationship and important contributions of the Mi’kmaq in Nova Scotia.
This year’s Treaty Day is different due to COVID-19, with many events taking place virtually. To see video messages from Lieutenant Governor Arthur J. LeBlanc, Grand Chief of the Mi’kmaq Norman Sylliboy, Premier Stephen McNeil and others, go to halifaxpubliclibraries.ca/local-and-fami… .
Premier Stephen McNeil delivered an apology for the systemic racism that has marked our system of justice, including policing and the courts.
The premier explained that the province is responsible for policing and public safety. He acknowledged that these institutions have not been just for many and apologized for the harms, trauma and pain many Nova Scotians have endured over generations.
The premier announced a design team to begin a restorative process. The design team includes members from community, government and policing. The design team will work collaboratively and seek out and listen to voices, and perspectives from across the province.
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.
Dr. Robert Strang says art and sport are vital to our physical, mental and social well-being. While COVID-19 put some of these activities on hold, it is now safe to resume some of them.
Nova Scotia will receive about $289 million through the federal-provincial-territorial $19 billion Safe Restart Agreement. The funding will be used to protect Nova Scotians from #COVID19 while safely reopening the economy.
$77.3 million: to increase testing and contact tracing, enhance mobile testing, enhance provincial border entry control and monitoring, upgrade data management and other measures
$30.9 million: to support the health-care system with issues arising from a second wave of COVID-19 ($18 million) and expand access to mental health and addictions services ($12.9 million)
2020 has been a difficult year in Nova Scotia and around the world. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay is a time to remember to take care of your mental health. Be aware of available resources so that you can help yourself and others.
If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health or addictions crisis, please phone the Mental Health Mobile Crisis Line (available 24/7) at 902.429.8167 or 1.888.429.8167, or call 911.
If you or a family member needs help with a mental health and addictions challenge, and would like to self-refer to a mental health and/or addictions clinic, service, program through @HealthNS or @IWKHealthCentre, call 1-855-922-1122, Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Nova Scotia has three active cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified Thursday.
The QEII microbiology lab completed 579 NS tests. Nova Scotia has 56,614 negative test results, 1,066 positive and 63 deaths. 1,000 cases are resolved. novascotia.ca/coronavirus
One person is in hospital. Their COVID-19 infection is resolved but they are being treated.