Retailers in Nova Scotia can operate at 75% capacity
February 9, 2021
From Monday, February 8, 2021 until the end of day on March 7, 2021:
- Retail businesses in Nova Scotia can operate at 75% capacity (building code capacity, including all people).
- The rules for restaurants have not changed.
- Recognized businesses and organizations can resume hosting events with 150 people outdoors, or 50% of a venue’s capacity to a maximum of 100 people indoors. These events must stop any food or alcohol service by 10 p.m. and end by 11 p.m.
- General gathering limits remain at 10 people.
Should Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 numbers remain low, it is anticipated that this easing of restrictions will be extended beyond March 7, 2021. The press release can be found here.
