Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil declared a state of emergency for his province Sunday at noon.
McNeil says Nova Scotia borders are now tightened, adding those travelling in from outside of the province 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 McNeil was swift, capping gathering of groups at five people effective noon Sunday.
In addition, all provincial and municipal parks and beaches in Nova Scotia are now closed with all travel into those parks and beaches now strictly prohibited.
Measures were also taken Sunday to alert Nova Scotians on the status of border travel in and out of the province, as effective 6 a.m. on Monday, March 23, all persons entering Nova Scotia will be checked at the border.
Police can also now fine anyone who does not follow the self-isolation guidelines.
There are 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 in Nova Scotia can be read here.
