
Premier Stephen McNeil declared a state of emergency for Nova Scotia on Sunday at Noon.
McNeil says Nova Scotia borders are now tightened and if you travel from outside of the province you must self-isolate for 14 days.
McNeil responded with the alert adding Nova Scotia residents were not listening to government orders and still gathering in large groups.
“Hundreds gathering on our beaches and in our parks, large groups of people congregating, young people playing street hockey, cars parked everywhere, people disregarding law enforcement. We are dealing with a deadly virus and this behaviour is unacceptable.”
The response from the province was swift, capping gathering of groups at five people effective at 12 noon on Sunday.
In addition, all provincial and municipal parks and beaches are now closed to all with all travel into those parks and beaches now strictly prohibited.
The province also moved to alert residents on the status of border travel in and out of the province, as effective of 6:00 am on Monday, March 23, all persons entering the province will be checked at the border.
Police can also now fine anyone who does not follow the self-isolation guidelines.
There are now seven new cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia, bringing the total number of cases to 28.
The Direction of the Minister under the provincial State of Emergency can be read here.