coronavirus in the province on Monday.The province has completed 53,243 tests to date, and reported a total of 170 COVID-19 cases.There have been 168 recoveries in the province and two deaths.There are currently no New Brunswickers in hospital due to COVID-19.

U.S. border communities feel loss of Canadian tourists, shoppers and friends The entire province is now in the “yellow” stage of its reopening and continues to be part of the Atlantic bubble.The bubble permits interprovincial travel between Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador without self-isolation.However, restrictions will be in place.

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Coronavirus: City of Lethbridge requires face coverings in over a dozen city-owned facilities starting Friday

Canada to release mask guidelines for children, recommend them for kids aged 10+ On Friday, more than a dozen facilities began the mandate, including:[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The city recommends checking in with swimming pools, CASA, the Lethbridge Animal Shelter, the Southern Alberta Art Gallery, the Multicultural Centre and the Cor Van Raay YMCA before attending to find out their individual masking policiesAll aforementioned facilities have been provided with disposable masks, but Harper says they strongly encourage the public to get in the habit of bringing their own.Children under two years old won’t be required to wear them, nor will individuals who can’t remove or place the coverings

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No active cases of COVID-19 in Kingston region on Aug. 7

coronavirus, according to KFL&A Public Health’s dashboard.On Friday, the region’s resolved cases caught up with its total case numbers, both standing at 109.The Kingston area has not seen a new positive case of COVID-19 since July 27. 1 new case of COVID-19 bring’s Kingston region’s active cases to 4 A small uptick in numbers — four cases — hit the region in late July.

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Alberta jury trials to resume next month at offsite locations due to COVID-19 pandemic

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The court says the trials will, for the most part, be held offsite.It says approximately 12 locations across Alberta may host the trials in halls, hotels and community centres.Jury summonses are currently being prepared for trials starting in September and will be issued shortly.

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N.B. top doc expects coronavirus ‘risk will be higher’ in the fall

coronavirus will always be with us, at least until there’s a vaccine, says New Brunswick’s top doctor.Essential travellers, such as truckers and people working in border communities, have been required to self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms, but not self-isolate.“Because that is happening right now, the risk will always be there,” says Dr. Jennifer Russell, the province’s chief medical officer of health.

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New Brunswick reports 6 active COVID-19 cases

4 new coronavirus cases reported in New Brunswick Wednesday New Brunswick has completed 53,999 tests for the virus.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]It now reports 176 confirmed COVID-19 cases to date and 168 recoveries.There have been two deaths in the province.

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Nova Scotia reports no new coronavirus cases on Thursday

coronavirus on Thursday.Two active cases remain in the province.

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N.S. Premier Stephen McNeil stepping down from public office

COVID-19 pandemic hit.“I’ve always believed leadership matters, leadership is important but it needs to change. It can’t stay the same for the health of the organization and the province.”-With files from Elizabeth McSheffrey

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Mandatory mask rule would be too difficult to enforce in schools, Nova Scotia teacher says

Canada to release mask guidelines for children, recommend them for kids aged 10+ The issue has been a concern for public health officials for the past several weeks.The Nova Scotia Department of Education released its return-to-school plan last month. Students will be told to wear a mask on the bus and in hallways, but not when sitting in the classroom.

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N.B. launches ‘exemplery service’ recognition for COVID-19 recovery efforts

Stepping up for my New Brunswick is a recognition that will be given to 100 residents who have made a significant contribution to the economic or social recovery from COVID-19 in New Brunswick.

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New Brunswick premier still considering election call but not this week

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 5, 2020.

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4 new coronavirus cases reported in New Brunswick Wednesday

coronavirus in New Brunswick on Wednesday. N.B. Chief Electoral Officer says masks to be mandatory at election polls but not enforced New Brunswick reports no active cases of COVID-19

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Nova Scotia Tories release estimated $634 million plan for long-term care

NSGEU president says he’s not taking part in Northwood review, calls for public inquiry Of Nova Scotia’s 64 deaths so far in the pandemic, 53 occurred at the Northwood long-term care facility in Halifax – an older facility lacking in single-occupancy rooms.Houston says he’s also submitted a proposal to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau seeking federal support for a further 1,000 single-bed rooms.The new Tory funding proposal would help seniors who require more assistance than can be provided by home care but who don’t have complex medical needs and can’t afford assisted living.

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Nova Scotia reports no new coronavirus cases on Wednesday

coronavirus Wednesday, with only two active cases remaining.The QEII Health Sciences Centre’s microbiology lab completed 253 Nova Scotia tests on Aug. 4 and is operating 24 hours a day, according to the province.To date, Nova Scotia has 64,778 negative test results, 1,071 positive COVID-19 cases and 64 deaths.

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COVID-19: Hinshaw says Albertans should know government supported her back-to-school recommendations

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Hinshaw has been vocal about her belief that face coverings are a useful tool to help reduce the novel coronavirus’ ability to spread among the population.Last month, the Alberta government said it was not planning to impose a provincial requirement for people to wear masks in public, arguing such decisions should be left to municipalities as the coronavirus situation varies greatly in different regions of the province.At a news conference last week, Hinshaw was asked several times whether she’s ever recommended the province make masks mandatory.“I have never brought forward a formal recommendation for a province-wide mandatory mask policy,” she answered.At the same

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New Brunswick sports fans excited to see live games again

Three New Brunswick sports are back in full swing with a busy month ahead. Callum Smith reports teams are relieved to be back in the field, and fans are excited to watch live sports again.

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Huron-Perth health unit closes Millbank, Ont., restaurant temporarily after linked COVID-19 case

COVID-19 associated with the business.Officials with Huron Perth Public Health said Tuesday that Anna Mae’s Bakery and Restaurant in Millbank, Ont., would be closed as a public health investigation was conducted.Risk to the public from the case was low, and health officials said the business owners supported the decision to close and were being fully cooperative.Few other details about the case have been released by the health unit.

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NSGEU report lists factors union says contributed to Northwood COVID-19 outbreak

Nova Scotia’s largest public sector union has released a new report detailing what it says was happening inside the Northwood long term care home as the pandemic began. Alicia Draus has more.

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Coronavirus: Dr. Tam addresses limitations of government’s COVID-19 tracing app

Speaking to reporters on Monday, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada. Dr. Theresa Tam addressed the criticisms levied against the federal government’s “COVID Alert App” including the app’s technological complexity vis a vis older users.

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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia reports no new cases Tuesday, 2 active cases remain

coronavirus, with only two active cases remaining.The QEII Health Sciences Centre’s microbiology lab completed 219 Nova Scotia tests on Aug. 3 and is operating 24 hours a day, according to the province.To date, Nova Scotia has 64,497 negative test results, 1,071 positive COVID-19 cases and 64 deaths.

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Dartmouth group home residents celebrate Natal Day in ‘reverse’

COVID-19 pandemic, including chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang.“Normally at a parade everybody gathers on the side of the road and watches the floats pass by, but this year, since that’s not possible, we’re a stationary float and we asked our friends and family to drive by, beep and honk and have some fun,” said John Brownlow, of the Regional Residential Serve Society, who helped organize the event.The home’s residents are part of a group called “Better Together”, which began during Canada 150 celebrations in 2017, with a challenge to perform 150 acts of kindness.

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Dr. Arruda defends his decision to file a complaint with police following private information leak

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]He added that he knows the majority of Quebecers would never want to harm him or his family but it’s possible some people might want to use the information maliciously.“Many can understand that I have a professional life and a private life with a family,” said Arruda. “I don’t think my address is pertinent public information either.”Quebec’s Health Department revealed in an email on Friday that a complaint was submitted to provincial police following the news that Dr.

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Nova Scotia reports no new cases of COVID-19 on Monday

coronavirus on Monday and two additional recoveries.Nova Scotia currently has two active cases of COVID-19, both of which are related to travel outside of Canada.To date, the province has recorded 64,412 negative test results and confirmed 1,071 COVID-19 cases. N.S.

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Officials advise of potential coronavirus exposure on Chebucto Road playground

COVID-19 exposure at the Maritime Muslim Academy playground at 6225 Chebucto Rd. in Halifax on July 31.Nova Scotia Health (NSH) says the potential exposure would have been between 3 p.m.

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U.S. border communities feel loss of Canadian tourists, shoppers and friends

COVID-19 pandemic has put cross-border shopping trips and vacations on hold since March, and many American businesses along the border say they miss both the revenue and the familiar Canadian faces.Bill Kilby, manager of Hardwick’s Country Store in Calais, Maine, has seen a dramatic 90 per cent loss in revenue and had to lay off 10 employees.Kilby says that after 37 years on the job, he knows many Canadian customers and their children and grandchildren by name.Billy Jones, member of the New York State Assembly for the area that includes Plattsburgh, N.Y., says the lack of Canadians means that some area campgrounds are at just 10 per cent capacity.He says the border closure is resulting in a new appreciation for Canadians and what they mean

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N.S. health officials warn of potential COVID-19 exposure on July 12 flight from Toronto

coronavirus on a West Jet flight from Toronto to Halifax on July 12.The flight departed Toronto at 9:45 p.m. and landed in Halifax just after midnight on July 13, officials say.NSH is contacting anyone known to be a close contact of the persons confirmed to have COVID-19, says a news release.“It is expected that the exposure period has ended, however, this alert is being sent out with an abundance of caution,” it says.

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Quebec reports 141 new COVID-19 cases and three more deaths

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]A 10-person limit will be maintained for private gatherings, such as in homes and chalets.The three deaths include one new death and two that occurred before July 25, for a total of 5,681.Hospitalizations dropped by five to 172.Meanwhile, the number of patients in intensive care was 17, a decrease of one.

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New Brunswick reports no new COVID-19 cases, 2 active cases remain

coronavirus on Sunday and two active cases remaining in the province.In total, provincial health officials have identified 170 COVID-19 cases in New Brunswick. Officials report 166 recoveries.Province says 53,046 tests have been completed to date.

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Nova Scotia reports 2 new COVID-19 cases Sunday

coronavirus in the province on Sunday.There are now four active cases in Nova Scotia.The new cases are related to travel outside of Canada, and the individuals have been self-isolating as required, according to the province.Officials say one of the new cases is related to the two cases reported on Friday.

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COVID-19: Calgary Transit drivers raise concerns about mandatory mask bylaw

mandatory mask bylaw is set to take effect on Aug. 1.Refusing to wear a mask could see people get fined.Businesses will be mandated to post sufficient signage provided by the city and failing to do so properly could also result in a fine.

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Atlantic Canada sees freer travel and mandatory masks

With just a few new cases in recent weeks, provinces in Atlantic Canada are once again changing their COVID-19 rules. In New Brunswick, officials are loosening travel restrictions, while Nova Scotia has decided to mandate masks in public spaces to ensure the virus remains suppressed.

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‘We’re not there yet’: Atlantic bubble to stay closed as premiers disagree on popping date

Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil initially hoped to drop self-isolation requirements for all Canadians by mid-July or early August, in partnership with the rest of Atlantic Canada.

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Waterloo Region has seen just 7 new cases of COVID-19 over past 7 days

COVID-19 cases, according to Waterloo Public Health.That is in drastic contrast to the 96 cases that were active in the area on July 1. Ontario reports 134 new coronavirus cases, 3 deaths; total cases at 39,209 For the fourth time in the last five days, Waterloo Public Health says there were no positive tests for the coronavirus in the area.

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No new cases of COVID-19 in New Brunswick on Friday

novel coronavirus reported by New Brunswick on Friday, leaving the total number of cases at 170.There are two active cases of the virus in the province, 166 people are considered to have recovered from COVID-19 and two people have died.As of Thursday, the province has completed 52,469 tests. RE: Here’s what you’ll need to do to enter each province in the Atlantic bubble The news comes a day after the province announced its intention to extend the state of emergency order on July 31.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The extension will allow for the government to permit a limited group of Quebec residents to make day trips into New Brunswick starting on Aug.

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Coronavirus: No confirmed date for reopening borders to the rest of Canada, Nova Scotia premier says

Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil said on Friday that they have not yet agreed on a specific date for reopening their borders to the rest of Canada amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia reports 2 new COVID-19 cases related to travel outside Canada

Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang announced that the province had two new COVID-19 cases on Friday, both of which he said are related to travel outside of Canada.

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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia makes wearing masks mandatory in public buildings

Nova Scotia has made wearing masks mandatory in indoor public spaces, the province’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang announced Friday.

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Nova Scotia reports two new cases of coronavirus Friday, ending caseless streak

novel coronavirus cases in Nova Scotia has come to an end.On Friday, the province announced two new cases of the virus, both of which are related to Nova Scotians who travelled outside Canada.The individuals have been self-isolating since they returned to the province, health officials said in a press release.Both cases are located in the central zone.Friday is also the first day of the province’s new mandatory masking order in public buildings.

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Nova Scotia premier, chief medical officer to provide briefing Friday

first day of a new rule around the mandatory use of masks in public buildings.When the mandatory masking rule was announced last week by Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health, the premier called the move “the added protection we are going to require as we open ourselves up to the rest of the country.” Nova Scotia mandatory masks rule takes effect Friday After a cabinet meeting Thursday, the premier said he had no date when Nova Scotia would open to provinces outside the Atlantic Bubble.

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Lethbridge business owners ‘pivot’ towards COVID-19 sustainability

Gentlemen Three Menswear owner Jeremy Duchan says he has heard of many businesses shifting to different or more sustainable models such as curbside service or deliveries in order to weather the COVID-19 storm.“Pivot. How are you going to pivot your business? It’s the buzzword of the day right now,” Duchan said.

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StFX moving forward with controversial waiver, students ‘disappointed’

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Nova Scotia mandatory masks rule takes effect Friday

masks will be required in indoor public places in Nova Scotia, in an effort to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus as the province reopens.This includes retail businesses, shopping centres, restaurants and bars, places of worship, event and conference centres as well as common areas in office buildings.The province’s chief medical officer of health Dr.

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N.S. parents call for Atlantic bubble to stay ahead of new school year

Nova Scotia releases plan for students to return to school in September Watts says she is on board with the Department of Education’s plan to have students fully back in the classroom come September, but it will be all for nothing in there is a spike in travel-related COVID-19 cases.“(Schools) are the most important place for them,” Watts said. “That’s where they need to be, that’s where the parents need their kids to be.

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Fight against Nova Scotia’s deficit will need co-operation of labour: premier

Nova Scotia’s fiscal update projects $853M deficit as a result of COVID-19 McNeil isn’t offering specifics on next steps, including any potential layoffs, at this point, but he told reporters following cabinet today that if labour decides it wants more there would have to be “fewer people.”The premier says he believes “everyone can stay working” but it will have to be under a growth plan the province can afford.McNeil says the most urgent need is to get the economy moving while managing government departments and continuing to deliver key programs.He says how long it will take to dig out of the province’s fiscal hole will depend on how quickly the economy can recover from the effects of the COVID-19 virus, although he says it won’t take a

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Coronavirus: 2 new cases reported in Peterborough — first in 40 days

coronavirus.The health unit last reported new cases on June 20.The new cases put the case total at 97.The health unit says both individuals are in their 20s and currently are residents in Peterborough. The health unit serves Peterborough, Peterborough County, Hiawatha First Nation and Curve Lake First Nation.

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N.B. political parties adjusting candidate selection in the wake of COVID-19

COVID-19 pandemic, New Brunswick political parties have to change the way they select candidates.In a contested nomination, party candidates typically look to fill a room with their supporters to lead the race when the votes are counted.With mass gatherings limited by public health officials, this won’t be possible in the upcoming election.The Progressive Conservatives have 15 nomination conventions coming up over the next several weeks, including in the ridings of a handful of cabinet ministers and Premier Blaine Higgs. All 15 conventions are planned to take place in person. Opposition parties want N.B.

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3 more deaths reported at Edmonton care home amid COVID-19 outbreak; centre’s death toll now at 18

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]On Monday, Alberta’s chief medical officer of health announced that Alberta Health has asked Alberta Health Services to work with the operator of the centre to provide “oversight and leadership.”“We are taking this outbreak very seriously,” Dr.

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Fredericton restaurant debuts curbside shipping container patio

th mile.To stay afloat during the pandemic the owners of the restaurant sold meal kits and began offering curbside pick-up.“In addition to running the restaurant Peter is back being a line cook and I’m a waitress, so we are working in the restaurant! We have to,” said Jennie Wilson the owner of 11th mile.

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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia can move forward with both public safety, economic recovery safely, Finance Minister says

After announcing on Wednesday that Nova Scotia is now projecting a $853 million deficit, finance minister Karen Casey said that the province will continue to help residents amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and that she believes the province can move forward with both public safety and economic recovery “in a safe way.”

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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
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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