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Overnight on April 25, Halifax Regional Police responded to 17 calls from concerned citizens for potential violations of the recently updated Health Protection Act regulations mandated by the province on April 23, 2021. Of those calls, most were found to be in compliance with regulations.
At 9:30 p.m., police responded to a complaint of a gathering at a dwelling in the 1900 block of Brunswick Street, Halifax, where it was suspected that persons were exceeding the provincially mandated gathering limits.
Two men were issued summary offence tickets 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.