Update now with @StephenMcNeil and @StrangRobert One new case of COVID-19 in #NS now. McNeil says he's concerned about how quickly cases are creeping up. Says people are quarantining at households. That ends today. Must now quarantine for 14 days alone
If you can't isolate alone, the entire household must isolate. No exceptions.
Mobile testing unit being deployed to Clayton Park to identify virus and prevent further spread. Cluster of cases in that area.
Truro-based @Stanfields1856 announces two contracts for manufacture of isolation gowns for front-line health care workers. Federal government contract to supply 2.6 million gowns worth $24 million. #NS government contract for 480,000 gowns worth $4.32 million.
Fabric being sourced from Truro-based Intertape Polymer, and gowns were designed based on one given to the company by ER doctor living in the community. Jon Stanfield calling this a, "Made in Truro solution for Canada." Gowns have been approved by @GovCanHealth
Majority of workers at the company were laid off on March 16. Bringing back 72 sewers, and will start producing gowns later this week. Could hire up to 108 more. Currently negotiating with other Canadian manufacturing partners in #NB, #Quebec and #ON to help with orders.