During a provincial COVID-19 update, Premier Stephen McNeil announced province wide restrictions which will run from December 21 until January 10.
During that time, gatherings in your home can have 10 people total, including the people who
Premier Stephen McNeil (Nova Scotia Government photo)
live there, and people can have a close social group of 10 without physical distancing. Social events, festivals, special events and sports events are not permitted. Faith gatherings, wedding ceremonies and funeral services can have a maximum of 150 people outdoors or 50 per cent of an indoor venue’s capacity, to a maximum of 100
Restaurants and licensed establishments, outside of HRM and Hants County, must stop service by 10 p.m. and close by 11 p.m.
Fitness and sport and recreation facilities can open while fitness facilities like gyms and yoga studios can operate at 50 per cent capacity and must ensure three metres distance between participants during high intensity activities. Personal services such as hair salons and spas can resume providing services that can only be done if the customer removes their mask, such as facials.
Retail and shopping mall rules currently in place for areas of HRM and Hants County will extend to the entire province, including operating at 25 per cent of their capacity.
Sports practices, training and arts and culture rehearsals are limited to 25 participants without physical distancing but games, tournaments and performances are not permitted
Also, each long-term care resident can have two designated caregivers and facilities can allow a limited number of visitors.
Nova Scotians are still asked to avoid any unnecessary travel.