Key areas where services will resume include ambulatory (outpatient) clinics, diagnostic imaging, laboratory and surgery services.

Officials say that the potential exposure occurred at the Dollarama at 85 Damascus Road. 

The idea is to identify the problem of burnout early and stop it before it happens.

Few details have been released, but Nova Scotia RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Lisa Croteau told Global News there is no threat to the public at this time.

"We can't share details other than to say it is a measure to protect the safety of patients, visitors and staff," a Nova Scotia Health Authority spokesperson told Global News.

Nova Scotia has signed on to provide health-care workers supporting the COVID-19 response a bonus of up to $2,000.

The Nova Scotia Health Authority says it has learned of possible exposures to COVID-19 at two popular businesses along Quinpool Road in Halifax.

According to NSHA, Michelin North America is donating 700,000 masks and other PPE to hospitals, medical facilities and essential businesses across the province.

Nova Scotia has now experienced 16 deaths as a result of COVID-19.

The NSHA says anyone exposed to the virus on the dates noted should self-monitor and contact 811 if two or more symptoms develop.