Halifax police are asking the public to tell the truth about possible exposure to COVID-19. Given the current circumstances first responders are now asking people, both at the dispatch level and then again in person, questions related to COVID-19 exposures. “They may ask have you travelled, are you experiencing symptoms, those common questions,” said Halifax Regional Police spokesperson Const.
John MacLeod. But in recent weeks, some officers have been reporting that people are falsely claiming to have been exposed to the virus. “It certainly is not the time to joke around about something like this,” said MacLeod. “Even in jest, it requires us to take elevated steps to make sure everyone is safe.” Those steps include forcing officers to