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On April 24 at approximately 1 a.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of a large social gathering at a residence on Jubilee Road in Halifax that was exceeding the provincially mandated gathering limits. Officers issued summary offence tickets to twenty-two persons for violating 71(1)(b) of the Health Protection Act which carries a fine of $1,000.
HRP is reminding everyone to follow the current public health measures related to the Covid-19 emergency.
We strongly advise members of the public to educate and re-educate themselves on these public health directives and COVID-19 enforcement measures, including, those related to illegal gatherings and associated fines.
For more information on the public health directives and restrictions, visit:
Halifax County restriction alerts: https://bit.ly/3rPchc9
Penalties for violating public health directives: https://bit.ly/38JJezw
Enforcement of these restrictions remains a vital part of the overall strategy to curb the pandemic. We all must follow the rules and do our part to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our communities.