To support efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19, the Nova Scotia Health Authority announced Tuesday that non-urgent procedures, clinics, surgeries and appointments are being cancelled or suspended. “Virtual care options are being explored, including the potential for telephone follow-up as appropriate for some patients,” NSHA stated in a release.
In the meantime, emergency services will continue to be provided. Dialysis, chemotherapy and radiation treatments, and mental health and addictions appointments will also continue.
Beginning Wednesday, March 18: “As much as possible, NSHA is contacting scheduled patients and clients directly to notify them of cancellations,” said NSHA.