This many people have been charged with violating Nova Scotia's COVID-19 protocols Data obtained by CBC News details the number of people who have been charged with violating COVID-19 protocols in Nova Scotia since the pandemic began in March. Social Sharing Summary offence tickets were issued to 613 different people, 3 businesses from March 24 to Dec. 14 Posted: Dec 21, 2020 6:00 AM AT | Last Updated: December 21, 2020 According to the Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service, 257 cases of violating COVID-19 public health orders have been processed so far by the courts.(Kate Bueckert/CBC) More than 600 people have been charged with violating COVID-19 health orders in Nova Scotia since the pandemic began, with 18 people facing more than one charge.