[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The province said residents in long-term care homes can only have visits from their designated caregivers and can only leave for medical appointments or for a drive.“We had hoped we would not be back in the situation where these restrictions are necessary.
We understand that they are disruptive but they are absolutely critical to contain the spread of COVID-19,” said Dr. Strang.“Everyone needs to behave with the same caution as they did last spring when the virus first arrived in Nova Scotia.
Everyone needs to get tested even if they only have one mild symptom,” he added.Nova Scotia’s long-term care vaccine rollout on track despite supply chain uncertaintiesIn light.