N.S. labs complete record number of COVID-19 tests, reporting 3 new cases

BBC News presenter had shared how he had Covid last night, explaining the reason for his absence from screens.This morning, Huw shared an update with his followers after being confused about the responses.The broadcaster posted a picture of him looking at his dog Mot as he explained the situation.He penned: “A tête-à-tête with Mot about some of the weird responses to my Covid tweet.“The absolute state of some people.“If you know nothing about science it might be wiser to trust experts all over the world who agree that vaccines reduce the risk of serious illness.”He then finished his tweet with a thumbs up emoji, a black flag emoji and the hashtag “COVID19”.This all comes after Huw’s update last night that he had been off work with Covid.He had admitted he’d been left “feeling rough” as he posted an image of his positive test.Huw penned: “Been feeling rough but on the mend now.“Imagine what it could be like without the 3 jabs for protection.“Back at work soon. Diolch.”Following this, many of his 139,000 followers shared their responses.Many told the news presenter to get well soon in a series of positive messages.Ann Clwyd penned: “Hope you’re better v soon Huw! I’m one up with 4 jabs! (sic)“But there’s a lot about still so we can’t be too careful! Cofion Ann.”Fan @deborah_hilliam added: “You and me both!“I’ve had covid and shingles together - not nice - as you say thank goodness for vaccinations.“See you back on the news soon.”However, others weighed in with their thoughts on Huw’s vaccine comments.User @dawn15765 wrote: “No jab here, I didn’t even realise I had it, then one day I couldn’t smell my wine, oh right I had Covid.“I couldn’t smell my wine for three weeks, then I could.

Before a civil trial could go ahead, Prince Andrew has reached an out-of-court settlement with Virgina Giuffre, who’s accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was 17.

Rylan Clark has revealed that he felt as though he was "hit round the face" following his split from Dan Neal after six years of marriage.TV and radio presenter Rylan took four months off work on BBC Radio 2 and was later hospitalised after "losing" himself over the separation. Now, the 33 year old, who recently shared a health update after being rushed to hospital with a mystery illness, has opened up on his mental wellbeing on his podcast Ry-Union, where he explained the break up was "hard to deal with". “I’ve never in my life thought that I would go through a crisis like that," he shared.

EastEnders actress June Brown has turned another year older and marked her 94th birthday on February 16.The soap icon is beat known for playing Dot Cotton and joined the BBC One soap back in 1985.In 2005, she won Best Actress at the Inside Soap Awards and previously received the Lifetime Achievement award at the British Soap Awards.June was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2008 Birthday Honours for services to drama and to charity.In 2009, she was nominated for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress, making her the second performer to receive a BAFTA nomination for their work in a soap opera, after Jean Alexander.It was announced in February 2020 that June had decided to leave EastEnders behind and quit her role as chain-smoking Dot permanently.To celebrate the birthday girl, Daily Star has taken a look back at her wild life from opening up about being "sick and tired" of having sex to her unexpected friendship with pop sensation turned Hollywood actress Lady Gaga.June was born on 16 February 1927 in Needham Market, Suffolk and was one of five children.Her younger brother John Peter died of pneumonia in 1932 at 15 days old, and her elder sister Marise died in 1934 aged eight from a meningitis-like illness. She was educated at St John's Church of England School in Ipswich and then won a scholarship to Ipswich High School, where she passed the school certificate examinations.During the Second World War, she was evacuated to the Welsh village of Pontyates in Carmarthenshire.

schools which have been conducting online classes, too, shifted to the physical mode today. "Making them adapt to a new atmosphere which is different from the familiar comforts of their homes will be our primary task. 

Gemma Collins has revealed she's had to have a nurse come to her home and administer an IV drip after struggling to recover from coronavirus. Former The Only Way Is Essex star Gemma, 41, opened up to fans on her Instagram stories as she filmed herself having a vitamin C drip put in and explained she's been feeling "exhausted" lately. As Gemma filmed herself with the cannula in her arm, which was being fixed on by her nurse, she explained to her followers: "So guys, today I am poorly.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Director General of Health Services has issued a circular with respect to the deaths reported in Sri Lanka.According to the circular, all deaths that take place in hospitals and residences or other locations are NOT subject to mandatory PCR tests.However, a PCR can be carried out on the remains of a deceased person at the discretion of the Judicial Medical Officer.

Senior civil servants will meet tomorrow ahead of NPHET's review on Thursday of mask wearing requirements in schools and other settings.

New Zealand Covid-19 infections reached a record high as anti-vaccine protesters claimed victory after police failed to clear vehicles blocking the streets around parliament.

After 18 days of disrupting a Canada-U.S. border crossing, anti-COVID mandate protesters have dispersed their blockade near Coutts, Alberta.

A B.C. woman who claims she was sexually assaulted on a North Vancouver trail is criticizing RCMP for their delayed response to her report. Rumina Daya reports.

For the first time in Canadian history, Ottawa granted itself extraordinary powers. Invoking the Emergencies Act, Monday, in a move designed to choke off the money keeping protesters across the country fueled and fed. Aaron McArthur reports.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); The Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), Janaka Rathnayake states that its new methodology will lead to NO scheduled power cuts in the near future. However, he stated that electricity generation from hydro will reduced by 50% from Wednesday (16).

COLOMBO (News 1st); Wednesday (16) is the 2nd day of the 43rd Annual Navam Perahera of the Hunupitiya Gangarama Temple in Colombo.The Navam Perahera of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple has a special place among the Buddhist festivals in the country.This year’s procession has been organized with the blessings of Dr. Kirinde Assaji Thero, the Chief Incumbent of the Gangarama Temple, and the Maha Sangha.The casket with sacred relics was placed on the main Tusker by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, following religious observances on the first day of the procession.The Nawam Maha Perahera will parade the streets at 7:00 tonight.A special traffic plan will be in place in view of the Navam Perahera of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple.Traffic will be restricted on several roads from 5pm until the conclusion of the Perahera.1. Entry to James Peiris Mawatha from Piththala Junction2.

Anti-hate experts are raising concerns after a picture of weapons, ammunition and body armour seized at the border protest at Coutts, Alta. showed patches belonging to a neo-nazi group in Canada.

Bringing children to the antigovernment blockades that have immobilized downtown Ottawa and shuttered border crossings is among the activities that could net protesters a $5,000 fine or five years in prison while Canada is under the national Emergencies Act.

Doctors Nova Scotia, pharmacy association prepare for AstraZeneca vaccine rollout There are currently 24 active cases and two people are in hospital, one of whom is in ICU.“It’s encouraging to see a day with no new cases being reported,” said Premier Iain Rankin in a statement.“Nova Scotians continue to show their commitment to follow the public health measures and we are seeing that their efforts are working to slow the spread of COVID-19.”Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 2,768 Nova Scotia tests on Sunday.

Nova Scotia reports 6 new cases of COVID-19, cases confirmed within Halifax police There are currently 29 active cases in the province. Two people are in hospital, including one person in ICU.“Seeing a low number of cases today is encouraging.

coronavirus on Saturday.One of the new cases is in the eastern zone and is related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada. One other case is in the northern zone and is a close contact of a previously reported case.Four cases are in the central zone, one of which is related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada.

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The briefing will be live streamed on the Global news website.The province also announced in a press release that it’s renewing the state of emergency to “ensure safety measures and other important actions can continue.”The order will take effect at noon Sunday and extend to noon Sunday, Mar. 21, unless government terminates or extends it.As of March 4, 38,676 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered.

personal protective equipment is laying off 150 workers after failing to win a new federal contract.Stanfield’s Ltd.

Just one week after Nova Scotia implemented stricter restriction in HRM to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the province is lifting them. This will allow for travel in and out of the region, and gatherings for sports and arts.

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“Unchanged is the requirement for residents of long-term care facilities to only have visits from their two designated caregivers and can only leave the facility for medical appointments or for a drive with a designated caregiver,” the province stated.This restriction remains in effect until March 27 in HRM and surrounding municipalities.Affected by the restrictions were the suburban and urban areas of Halifax, including Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, Sackville, Cole Harbour, Eastern Passage, Middle Porters Lake, Fall River, Enfield, Lantz, Hammonds Plains, Herring Cove, the Prestons, Lake Echo, Timberlea, Tantallon, Mount Uniacke and St.

Nova Scotia will soon have a third option for a COVID-19 vaccine. The province has accepted the AstraZeneca vaccine and will be receiving an initial 13,000 doses.

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]As of March 2, Nova Scotia said 35,291 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered. Of those, 13,512 Nova Scotians have received their second dose.“Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs set another one-day record, completing over 6,800 tests,” said Dr.

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine next week.The shipment will carry 13,000 doses of the vaccine that Health Canada approved on Feb. 26.“This vaccine provides another tool in our fight against COVID-19 and builds on the roll-out that is already underway in our province as we work to vaccinate all Nova Scotians,” Premier Iain Rankin said in a news release.“We are pleased that conversations with Doctors Nova Scotia and the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia have resulted in a commitment from them to develop a plan by next week.”The AstraZeneca vaccine is the third approved for use in Canada.

Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin said on Tuesday that the province was reporting one new COVID-19 case, and confirmed that two previous cases had been identified as the B.1.1.7 variant, first found in the U.K., and five previous cases were the 501.V2 variant, first identified in South Africa.

New coronavirus variant spreading in New York City, researchers say The two UK variants, or B.1.1.7, identified by the National Microbioogy Lab were in the Western and Central zones and were connected to a previously-identified UK variant. Those people were tested late last month.

COVID-19 in many parts of Canada hits the one-year mark.“For some parents, it’s hard. They don’t know how to implement a physical activity program at home or they don’t know what’s the appropriate amount of screen time and what’s appropriate content and how to manage that,” Shannon Johnson said in an interview Monday.

coronavirus vaccination rollout for the general population began to take shape Monday as the country added another 2,559 new infections and 23 more deaths.The latest data pushed the national caseload to 870,038, while the death toll now stands at 22,017. Nearly 2,000 of the more than 30,000 active cases across the country are in hospital, while an additional 817,591 people have recovered from COVID-19.Monday saw Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and British Columbia announce or start plans to begin vaccinating older seniors, after inoculating their frontline health-care worker and long-term care populations.

New Brunswick teams in the Q-League are set to return to the ice, as COVID restrictions ease in the province. However, teams in Nova Scotia and PEI have been sidelined. Andrew Cromwell reports.

Nova Scotia’s Department of Health and Wellness says there have been technical issues with the launch of the booking portal for vaccination on Monday.The immunization booking service, CanImmunize, is currently investigating the cause of the slowdown after alerting the department of the extremely high traffic on the vaccination booking site. N.S.

COVID-19 cases were reported the day prior.Under the new measures, restaurants and bars must stop serving food and drinks at 9 p.m., and must close by 10 p.m. — one hour earlier than previous measures ordered.Restrictions are to be in effect until at least March 26, health officials said Friday.

coronavirus on Saturday.Three cases are in the central zone and are close contacts of previously reported cases. The fourth case is in the eastern zone and is related to travel.There are 39 known active cases of COVID-19 in the province.“While today’s case count is lower than the last two days, I am still greatly concerned about the trend we have been seeing in recent case numbers in Halifax,” said Premier Iain Rankin in the news release.

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The province said residents in long-term care homes can only have visits from their designated caregivers and can only leave for medical appointments or for a drive.“We had hoped we would not be back in the situation where these restrictions are necessary. We understand that they are disruptive but they are absolutely critical to contain the spread of COVID-19,” said Dr.

COVID-19 cases with no clear link to travel or a known case, which has been concerning as case numbers continue to creep up.Nova Scotia reported eight new cases of the coronavirus on Thursday in its highest daily count since Jan. 11.

Nova Scotia health officials are worried after the province reported eight new cases of covid-19, three of which remain under investigation. Thursday’s case numbers are the largest single-day jump in daily counts since mid-January.

Nova Scotia is rolling out first COVID-19 vaccination clinics in First Nations communities. It’s part of an Indigenous-led vaccine strategy that will soon see clinics in all 13 Mi’kmaw communities in Nova Scotia.

coronavirus on Thursday in its highest daily count since Jan. 11.Seven of the new cases are in the central zone, four of which are close contacts of previously reported cases.

coronavirus at five retail and restaurant locations and several Halifax Transit routes.The health agency asks anyone who visited the locations to immediately book a test for COVID-19.Individuals present at the following two locations on the named dates and times are required to self-isolate while waiting for their test result:“If you get a negative result, you do not need to keep self-isolating. If you get a positive result, you will be contacted by Public Health about what to do next,” read the release.

NSHA advises of potential COVID-19 exposure at 4 HRM stores, 2 flights That practice continued despite few COVID-19 cases being recorded in the province when contrasted with other regions in Canada that still held in-person briefings.Instead, Wednesday’s meeting will allow a limited number of media outlets to attend in-person.All those attending in-person will be required to wear masks while media outlets unable to attend in-person can call in to ask their questions.The update is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m.

coronavirus at four central zone locations and two flights to Halifax.The health agency asks anyone who visited the following sites to immediately book a test for COVID-19, whether they have symptoms or not.The sites include:“If you have symptoms of COVID-19 you are required to self-isolate while you wait for your test result,” read a news release.“If you do not have any symptoms of COVID-19 you do not need to self-isolate while you wait for your test result.” Nova Scotia reports 3 new COVID-19 cases, more U.K. variant cases confirmed [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]In addition, NSHA says a positive case of COVID-19 was detected on a flight departing from Montreal on Feb.

coronavirus on Tuesday.One case is in the western zone and is currently under investigation.Two cases are in the central zone, one of which is related to travel within Atlantic Canada. The other case is a close contact of a previously reported travel case.There are 20 known active COVID-19 cases in the province.

Community vaccination clinics are now opening in Nova Scotia, where COVID-19 case numbers remain relatively low. Ross Lord explains how the inoculation plan starts with people aged 80 and older.

Health Canada confirmed that the doses reallocated to the northern communities we part of a plan to accelerate the vaccination programs in the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

It’s an historic day in Nova Scotia as the first COVID-19 community clinic opened in Halifax. Nova Scotians 80 and up, outside of long-term care homes, are now eligible to get immunized. Ashley Field has more on the rollout.

After some uncertainty in the supply chain and the relocation of the Moderna vaccine to the northern territories of Canada, it appears Nova Scotia’s long-term care vaccination strategy remains on target. Jesse Thomas has more.