Nova Scotia Health bringing back masking requirements starting Oct. 12

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By CityNews Halifax Staff

Nova Scotia Health (NSH) is bringing back mandatory masking at all its facilities across the province.

Beginning on Thursday, medical masks will be required in the following settings:

• Upon entry to Nova Scotia Health facilities and in common/public areas such as hallways, elevators, staircases, and cafeterias.
• All clinical care areas where patients, clients, families and essential care partners/caregivers are present.
• All inpatient and ambulatory care settings.

NSH says there will be masks available at all public entrances, and there has not been any chance to support person restrictions.

NSH says they are making the change because of increased COVID-19 cases being detected in the community as a precaution as influenza season begins.

People who have any of the symptoms of COVID-19 are asked not to visit NSH facilities, adding that reducing the risk of transmission of respiratory viruses is everyone’s responsibility.