Nova Scotia Buzz
Yesterday, the Province announced the closure of Dartmouth South Academy due to the spread of COVID-19. Today, due to spreading COVID-19, public health has recommended the closure of Joseph Howe Elementary and École Mer et Monde in Halifax.
The schools will be closed to students from October 19 to October 25 to prevent further spread of the virus.
Nova Scotia says the schools and public health will share more information later in the week about reopening plans. Principals will contact staff and families about learning from home, which will begin Tuesday, October 19. There are no classes for students on Friday, October 22, as it is a provincial conference day.
Public health will have testing available at both schools on October 23 and 24, from 10am to 5pm.
Today, Nova Scotia announced 72 new cases of COVID-19 since the Province’s last update on Friday, October 15.
