COVID-19 outbreak at Saskatoon jail flagged as potentially fatal systemic failure Welsh says when her brother and other inmates advocate for more out-of-cell time, they’re told it’s not possible due to a shortage of correctional officers.Jason MacLean is the president of the union representing correctional officers in Nova Scotia.He says issues with staffing shortage in correctional facilities, particularly Central Nova, aren’t new.“I know the superintendents in all these facilities have been putting into the public service commission asking for help, meaning they want to do some hires, there was a hiring freeze put on, an unofficial hiring freeze,” he said.MacLean says there is a need for the correctional service division to undergo a.

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Nova Scotia extends virtual care options for doctors to connect with patients

COVID-19 pandemic to strengthen the health system and support Nova Scotians and health-care providers.So far, more than 1,207,900 services were provided virtually by physicians in Nova Scotia between March 1 and Dec. 1, the province said in a statement.

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‘Restrictions are working’: 6 new coronavirus cases reported in Nova Scotia on Wednesday

COVID-19 on Wednesday and said 71 active cases remain in the province.The province said all new cases are in central zone. Four of the cases are close contacts of previously reported cases.

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Doctors Nova Scotia surprised program paying doctors to isolate after COVID-19 exposure cancelled

Doctors Nova Scotia says it was surprised to see the cancellation of a provincial program that paid physicians having to self-isolate after being exposed to the coronavirus.“We’re disappointed to see the isolation program discontinued as we’re in the midst of the second wave of the pandemic,” said Dr. Robyn MacQuarrie, president of Doctors Nova Scotia.The isolation program allowed some physicians to be compensated for their period of self-isolation, 14 days, if exposed to COVID-19 while on the job.

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Nova Scotia ready to roll out its first batch of vaccines

1,950 doses from Pfizer are expected to arrive on Dec.15th. The province will spend this week, testing out its distribution system and promises. Elizabeth McSheffrey has the details on who’s in line to get the vaccine first.

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New book chronicles Nova Scotia womens’ stories of struggle, strength in 2020

We Are Unbreakable: Raw, Real Stories of Resilience from Women in Nova Scotia in 2020, one morning in October.“I literally woke up in my bed and it was in my head. I immediately went on a mission to find 21 other women to contribute their stories,” Dean tells Global News, saying she wanted to included the voices of 22 women to pay tribute to the 22 victims of April’s mass shootings.“Especially in a pandemic, we are alone a lot of the time in our homes and life is so much different now.

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Coronavirus: 1st doses of vaccine expected to arrive in Nova Scotia on Dec. 15

The first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine are expected to arrive in Nova Scotia on Dec. 15, announced Premier Stephen McNeil on Tuesday.

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Nova Scotia to provide provincial update on COVID-19

coronavirus on Tuesday.Premier Stephen McNeil will be joined by Dr. Robert Strang, chief medical officer of health, at 3 p.m.The briefing will be livestreamed on Global News.

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Nova Scotia introduces booking for asymptomatic COVID-19 testing

COVID-19 on Tuesday.The province says it is a procedure mainly recommended for people who have had a lot of close social interaction or many social contacts.“This is an opportunity for Nova Scotians to help keep each other safe, especially as we approach the holiday season,” said Dr.

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Unnamed organization in Kingston, N.S., fined over gathering of nearly 100 people

COVID-19 restrictions.The Mounties say that on Sunday officers received a complaint of a gathering that allegedly violated restrictions meant to limit the spread of COVID-19.

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Nova Scotia to receive 1,950 doses of COVID-19 vaccine, dry run of distribution this week

Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine next week.The province says that in order to be prepared for when the vaccine does arrive, it will be participating in a dry run this week with the federal government, Dalhousie University and Pfizer. First coronavirus vaccine shots could be doled out in Canada next week The exercise will test shipping, delivery, tracking and storage but not include any doses of the actual vaccine.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Marla MacInnis, a spokesperson for the health department, says that the initial test run of doses is scheduled to arrive next week.

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Nova Scotia reports 8 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, 2 at schools

COVID-19 and reached the milestone of completing more than 200,000 tests on Monday.Two of the new cases are the school-connected cases announced on Sunday; one is at Ian Forsyth Elementary School in Dartmouth in the central zone.The school will remain closed until Dec. 10, in order to allow for a deep cleaning.

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Nova Scotia reports 1 case of COVID-19 at an elementary school in Dartmouth

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]In the meantime, students and staff will receive an update Wednesday.As with any positive case, public health said it will be in touch with any close contacts of this case and advise of next steps.“Everyone who is a close contact will be notified, tested and asked to self-isolate for 14 days,” health officials said.

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4 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Nova Scotia on Sunday

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“There were no positive test results identified at the site,” said health officials.Since Oct. 1, Nova Scotia said it has completed 75,833 tests.

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N.S. reports 6 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday, 28 recoveries

COVID-19 on Saturday.Four of the new cases are located in the central zone and two cases are in the eastern zone.All of the new cases reported on Saturday are under investigation.

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Nova Scotia provides plan on COVID-19 vaccine

The Nova Scotia government has extended public health restrictions in Halifax as new case numbers remain in the double digits. It’s also providing new details on how the COVID-19 vaccine will be distributed next year.

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Higgs resists calls for eviction freeze, rent control

Premier Blaine Higgs is resisting calls for a freeze on evictions from opposition politicians, advocates and tenants. Nova Scotia recently banned evictions and instituted a rent increase cap for the duration of the pandemic, but Higgs says he’s not sure such measures are needed in New Brunswick.

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Nova Scotia choir students release music video after not being able to sing amid the pandemic

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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia health official discusses COVID-19 vaccine planning

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Nova Scotia expects to start COVID-19 vaccinations for high-risk groups in January

COVID-19 vaccine are expected to arrive this month.The province said select public immunization should begin in January, starting with those most at risk, including long-term care residents and staff, front-line health care workers, and the elderly.Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Strang said in a provincial update on Friday that he doesn’t know how much vaccine the province will get.“We’ve got estimates of probably enough vaccine in…the initial allotments to do 75,000 people, but those no guarantee on those amounts,” he explained.

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Coronavirus: Nova scotia announces COVID-19 testing strategy for rotational workers

Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil announced on Friday a new COVID-19 testing strategy for rotational workers, who are under restrictions in the province when they return home.

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Nova Scotia reports new COVID-19 case at Park West School in Halifax

COVID-19 connected to a primary school in Halifax. The case, located at Park West School, is one of the 15 new cases reported on Friday.Health officials say the individual who has tested positive for the novel coronavirus was not in school on Friday and is self-isolating. Nova Scotia reports 15 new COVID-19 cases Friday Officials are working to identify any students or staff who may have been in close contact with the individual.

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N.S. mass killer’s common-law spouse and 2 men charged with providing ammunition

Colt carbine, Ruger Mini-14 among illegally obtained firearms used by Nova Scotia shooter, docs show According to the RCMP, the investigation concluded that Wortman’s ex-girlfriend Banfield and the two men “had no prior knowledge of the gunman’s actions on April 18 and 19.”The RCMP says it is co-operating in the joint public inquiry into the shooting and will not comment further on incidents relating to the shooting.The first court appearance for the individuals charged will be Jan.

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Nova Scotia health officials to provide COVID-19 update on Friday

coronavirus.Premier Stephen McNeil will be joined by chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang at 1 p.m.

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Nova Scotia reports 1 new coronavirus case at St. Margaret’s Bay Elementary school

COVID-19 on Tuesday evening, connected to St. Margaret’s Bay Elementary school in Central Zone.The province said the school will be closed on Dec.

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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia announces COVID-19 mobile testing units

Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil on Tuesday announced the province is adding “another tool” to their repertoire of coronavirus-fighting strategies: mobile testing units.

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Nova Scotia to provide COVID-19 update on Tuesday

coronavirus Tuesday afternoon.Chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang will be joined by Premier Stephen McNeil at 3 p.m.The briefing will be streamed live on the Global News website.

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Internal control weaknesses identified in ‘clean’ Nova Scotia auditor general report

report says.However, weaknesses in the government’s internal controls have been identified, which the report says “should be addressed in a timely manner.” N.S. health minister to retire from politics after term ends Weaknesses were found in two provincial departments: the Department of Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services and the Department of Lands and Forestry.Statements from the Department of Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services showed issues in processing controls for purchases and payments.

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St. FX students raise concerns with decision to move forward with in-person exams

Nova Scotia reports 1 new coronavirus case at school in Kings County[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]It’s for that reason why some students at St. FX say the university should be doing its part to move its exams into an online format.“I was very disappointed in how the university has been handling this issue,” said Bailey Chisholm, a third-year economics student at St.

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St. FX students voice concerns with in-person exams

Despite the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Nova Scotia, St. Francis Xavier University says they’re still moving forward with in-person exams before the holidays.

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Nova Scotia reports 16 new coronavirus cases, pop-up rapid testing set up in Wolfville

COVD-19 on Monday and said 138 active cases of the virus remain in the province.According to the government, 15 of the new cases are in the Central Zone. The other is a school-based case and was reported on Sunday.The school-based case is connected to the Northeast Kings Education Centre in Canning, Kings County, in the Western Zone.

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Nova Scotia reports 1 new coronavirus case at school in Kings County

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Given the school has been closed, public health said “this case is not believed to have been in school while infectious.”In the meantime. Northeast Kings Education Centre will remain closed for the week and students will be supported to learn at home.“As with any positive case, public health will be in touch with any close contacts of this case and advise of next steps.

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10 new coronavirus cases reported in Nova Scotia on Sunday

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 2,254 tests the day before, said the province.The province also noted there were 540 tests administered at the rapid-testing popup site in Dartmouth on Saturday and one positive result.“The individual was directed to self-isolate and has been referred for a standard test,” health officials said in a statement.Since Oct. 1, Nova Scotia said it has had 44,909 negative test results, 200 positive COVID-19 cases and no deaths.Public health said 75 cases are now resolved, and no one is currently in hospital.“No matter where you live in Nova Scotia, it is important to follow all public health measures,” said Dr.

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Nova Scotia identifies 5 new potential COVID-19 exposure locations

COVID-19 self-assessment page in order to book a COVID-19 test.Individuals who were at the locations can also call 811 if they don’t have online access or if they have symptoms that concern them.This should be done regardless of whether an individual has coronavirus symptoms.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]According to the province, all potential exposure notifications are now listed here: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures.

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Nova Scotia reports 14 new coronavirus cases, sets new record for daily tests

Nova Scotia to offer pop-up rapid testing in Dartmouth this weekend, Wolfville next week One is located in the western zone and one is located in the northern zone.There are now 125 active cases in the province.“I want to remind all Nova Scotians that we are asking you to avoid non-essential travel in and out of western and central HRM and parts of Hants County,” said Premier Stephen McNeil.“If you are doing some shopping this weekend, it’s best to stay close to home and buy local.

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All the potential COVID-19 exposure sites in Nova Scotia over the past 14 days

COVID-19 exposure sites Nova Scotia Health has issued a warning for over the past 14 days.The list will be updated as health officials provide more locations and exposure dates no longer become relevant, for example, if there is no longer a chance of someone developing symptoms due to 14 days having passed.Nova Scotia recommends visiting the province’s website to do a self-assessment if, in the past 48 hours, individuals have had or are currently experiencing:Or two or more of the following symptoms:It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at the location on this date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec.

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Nova Scotia to offer pop-up rapid testing in Dartmouth this weekend, Wolfville next week

COVID-19 rapid-testing sites in the province over the coming days.The pop-up testing has a few requirements; individuals must be at least 16-years-old, have no COVID-19 symptoms, have not recently travelled, have had no contact with someone who has COVID-19 and have not been at a location with a potential COVID-19 exposure.The goal is to detect how much virus is in the community, Dr. Lisa Barrett, an infectious disease specialist at Dalhousie University, told Global News earlier this week.

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Nova Scotia identifies 8 new potential COVID-19 exposure locations, 1 revised time

COVID-19 exposure locations.They include eight new locations or times as well as a revised time for a single location.Nova Scotia Health is directing anyone who worked or visited the locations on the specific date and time to immediately visit the province’s COVID-19 self-assessment page in order to book a COVID-19 test.Individuals who were at the locations can also call 811 if they don’t have online access or if they have symptoms that concern them.This should be done regardless of whether an individual has coronavirus symptoms. Nova Scotia reports 9 new coronavirus cases, 1 linked to Bedford South School Nova Scotia Health issued for the Fit4Less at 1535 Dresden Row on Nov.

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COVID-19 exposures, medical officials have confirmed to Global News.Nova Scotia Health says that the 20 patients, who were scheduled for elective surgeries on Thursday or Friday, had their procedures postponed. Less than 5 health workers have tested positive for COVID-19 in N.S.

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Nova Scotia preparing to deliver COVID-19 vaccine when available

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a plan is to have the majority of Canadians vaccinated for COVID-19 by the end of 2021. Provinces are doing everything they can to prepare so when vaccines are ready, there will be no delays in delivering them.

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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia reports 9 new cases of COVID-19

Nova Scotia health officials are reporting nine new coronavirus cases on Friday. All are located in the central zone.

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Nova Scotia to provide COVID-19 update on Friday

coronavirus on Friday.Premier Stephen McNeil will be joined by chief of health Dr. Robert Strang at 3 p.m.The briefing will be livestreamed on the Global News website.

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Less than 5 health workers have tested positive for COVID-19 in N.S.

14 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Nova Scotia on Thursday All of the health workers who have tested positive were required to “immediately” quarantine away from their workplace, Elliott said.The authority confirmed that there are small number of health workers self-isolating as a result of potential exposures to COVID-19.Elliott said there are 25 health-care workers who are in isolation and have been deemed a “moderate to high risk of exposure.”[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Any NSHA staff member or doctor that tests positive for COVID-19 works with the province’s Public Health and Occupational Health Safety and Wellness team to identify those who may have been exposed to the virus.Close

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N.S. offers one-time grant for businesses ordered closed as a result of COVID-19 restrictions

COVID-19 restrictions may now be able to receive support from the provincial government.Nova Scotia officials announced on Thursday a one-time grant for businesses in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and Hants County.The goal, according to a press release, is meant to support “small, independently owned dine-in restaurants, bars, and fitness and leisure establishments” that have been directly affected by the health orders that took effect on Thursday.

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14 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Nova Scotia on Thursday

COVID-19 on Thursday, bringing the total number of actives cases to 114.According to the province, 12 of the new cases are in the central zone. One case is in the northern Zone and the other case is in the western Zone.“New restrictions have come into effect today in much of Halifax Regional Municipality and parts of Hants County to help us to slow the spread of COVID-19,” said Premier Stephen McNeil in a press release.“Please make yourself familiar with the new restrictions.

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Here’s what COVID-19 testing looks like at Nova Scotia’s QEII

As COVID-19 cases continue to ramp up, those on the frontlines are tirelessly working, including staff at the province’s microbiology lab at the QEII.

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Halifax area prepares for tougher COVID-19 restrictions after spike

Days after the Atlantic travel bubble burst, Nova Scotia is now moving to stop a spike in COVID-19 cases. As Ross Lord reports, the province has imposed new restrictions on the Halifax area.

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An inside look at how Nova Scotia tests for COVID-19

coronavirus cases continue to climb in Nova Scotia, front-line workers across the province are gearing up and are well prepared.That includes staff at the province’s main testing laboratory.The microbiology lab on the third floor of the QEII Health Centre’s Mackenzie Building may be small, but its job is massive and seemingly never-ending.“It’s busy, it’s constant,” chuckles the lab’s manager Charles Heinstein.“I think I’ve said this before; it never stops.”The team at the lab process all of the COVID-19 tests from mainland Nova Scotia, as a lab at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, handles samples from that part of the province.Right now, the QEII lab is receiving and processing between 1,000 and 1,500 samples per day, but with current

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Nova Scotia reports 16 new coronavirus cases, 1 recovery Wednesday

Nova Scotia reports 37 new cases of COVID-19, shuts down bars, gyms Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health, warned on Tuesday that Nova Scotians can continue to expect high case numbers for at least the next two weeks.Premier Stephen McNeil said in a press release that all Nova Scotians will have to dig deep in order to beat back the spread of the virus.“We can stop the spread of COVID-19 in our communities if we work together.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
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