People returning to Nova Scotia from out of province are now required to self-isolate, as part of measures announced by Premier Stephen McNeil.
In declaring a state of emergency Sunday, he said people weren’t adhering to COVID-19 protocols. Motorists heading back to the province Monday were diverted off the highway in Amherst by police, and directed to officers who explained how the measures impacted them.
Fines of $1,000 dollars can be handed out to individuals who aren’t following physical distancing and self-isolation by police officers under the Health Protection Act. “Use common sense; if you are not an essential service worker, you should not be crossing the border,” McNeil said Monday. “You should stay home.” The 14-day isolation is