COVID-19 UPDATES - Province Enters Phase 3
Today, most province-wide public health restrictions have been lifted, including gathering limits, physical distancing, and mask requirements.
Effective 12:01 a.m. Monday, March 21 (today) the Province has announced the following:
There will be no gathering limits or capacity limits, but people should keep their social groups small and consistent and make careful choices about the gatherings they attend
Physical distancing will no longer be required between individuals and groups, although distancing is still recommended
Masks will no longer be required, but wearing one in indoor public places or crowded outdoor places is strongly recommended
Businesses and organizations across all sectors can resume full operations with no mandatory public health restrictions
Special events including festivals, sports, performances, meetings, training, and faith ceremonies can resume in full
Some measures will remain in place for high-risk settings, such as healthcare and long-term care. Many aquatic facilities have maintained some regulations for the coming weeks i.e., masks may still be mandatory at some pools. Clubs must continue to follow their facility guidelines; it is important that you familiarize yourself with them.
Please keep in mind, that while many restrictions are being lifted, there is still a moral obligation to protect each other and follow best practices that have helped to keep us safe over the last two years.
We ask our members to continue to use good judgement – stay home if you are unwell or have tested positive for COVID-19, continue to wash your hands often, sanitize, distance yourselves from others when possible and wear a mask if you feel it is best for yourself and those around you. Please continue to respect individual personal decisions based on their level of comfort.
This marks Swim Nova Scotia’s 87th COVID-19 update to our membership (and potentially final one). We will continue to follow the advice of Dr. Strang and Public Health and communicate to everyone, if necessary, in the future.
Thank you for your support over the last two years, please continue to stay safe & healthy!
Thanks
Bette