coronavirus on Wednesday.The new case is located in the central zone and is a close contact of a previously reported case. Nova Scotia reports 1 new COVID-19 case Tuesday, set to receive largest shipment of Pfizer vaccines Nine cases remain active in the province.“I am proud of the work Nova Scotians are doing to keep our case numbers low,” said Premier Stephen McNeil in a news release.“We know the virus is always looking for a chance to spread.

Nova Scotians are shutting down those opportunities and I thank everyone for following the public health measures that are in place and protecting each other.”There have been 499 positive COVID-19 cases and no deaths in the second wave of the pandemic.

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Authorities find stockpile of illegal firearms in home of Pennsylvania father and son

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Bucks get Serge Ibaka; Donte DiVincenzo out in 4-team trade

MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Bucks traded for center Serge Ibaka from the Los Angeles Clippers in a four-team trade that also includes the Detroit Pistons and Sacramento Kings.To complete the deal, the Bucks traded guard Donte DiVincenzo to the Kings and forwards Rodney Hood and Semi Ojeleye to the Clippers. Milwaukee has also acquired a second-round draft pick from Sacramento, a second-round draft pick from Detroit and cash considerations from Los Angeles.In his 13th season, Ibaka is a three-time All-NBA Defensive First Team selection who has appeared in 884 career games (695 starts) with the Thunder, Magic, Raptors and Clippers.

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COVID-19: 867 people in B.C. hospitals who have tested positive, 138 in critical care

B.C. health officials release a written report Thursday, Feb. 10, with the latest COVID-19 case numbers. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has analysis.

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Remote schooling means snow days could become optional in NJ

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Ontario freezes funds from GiveSendGo trucker convoy fundraiser

The Ontario government says it has successfully petitioned a court to freeze access to millions of dollars donated through online fundraising platform GiveSendGo to the convoy protesting COVID-19 restrictions in Ottawa and at several border crossings.

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Despite 50 Cent and Chelsea Handler’s past relationship, the “In da Club” rapper still “cares” about the comedian. After the 56-year-old former late night talk show host was hospitalized following an undisclosed health scare on Feb. 4, 50 Cent – whose real name is Curtis Jackson – reached out to check up on his former flame.

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Nova Scotia reports 1 new COVID-19 case Monday

coronavirus on Monday.The new case is in the central zone and is related to a previously reported case. Federal data gives most detailed picture yet of where CERB went in Halifax There are 10 known active COVID-19 cases in the province.“It’s encouraging that our case numbers remain low and our best chance of keeping it that way is staying the course with our public health measures,” said Premier Stephen McNeil in a news release.“As we celebrate Heritage Day today, let’s draw strength for the rest of the pandemic from the many Nova Scotians who weathered hardships and took bold steps to advance our people and our province.”On Sunday, Nova Scotia Health completed 1,620 tests for COVID-19. Since Oct.

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Nova Scotia reported 1 new travel-related case of COVID-19 on Sunday

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Since Oct. 1, Nova Scotia said it has completed 180,212 tests.

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Nova Scotia continues to promote rapid testing in face of COVID-19 variant

As cases of the COVID-19 variant is spreading in other parts of the country infectious disease experts in Nova Scotia say the best defence is to test large populations of asymptomatic people.

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Nova Scotia reporting 2 COVID-19 cases on Saturday

COVID-19 on Saturday as the province’s active case count climbs back up to double digits.There are now 10 active cases in the province.Both cases are related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada with one new case located in the province’s western zone and the other located in the northern zone. N.S.

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Nova Scotia Health warns of potential exposure to COVID-19 on WestJet flight from Toronto

COVID-19 exposure on a WestJet flight earlier this week.Health officials say the potential exposure occurred on WestJet flight 3340 travelling from Toronto at 9:47 p.m. ET on Feb.

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Nova Scotia’s shipment of Moderna vaccine will be cut in half next week

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Nova Scotia is set to receive its largest single shipment of COVID-19 vaccine next week but there’s still some supply chain issues to sort out.

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Nova Scotia to provide COVID-19 update Friday

coronavirus on Friday.Premier Stephen McNeil and chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang will participate in the 1 p.m.

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Halifax microbiology lab looks at building capacity to test for COVID-19 variants

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Nova Scotia looking at capacity to test COVID-19 variants

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Retesting required for potential COVID-19 exposure at 2 locations in Central Zone

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coronavirus on Thursday.Both cases are in the central zone and related to previously reported cases. There are 11 known active cases in the province.Thursday is the first day since Jan.

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Nova Scotia to require N.L. travelers to self-isolate

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Coronavirus variants are spreading throughout Canada. Is it still safe to reopen?

coronavirus variants emerging throughout the country.Alberta, Quebec and Nova Scotia reopened certain parts of their provinces on Monday, and Ontario is set to join them on Wednesday. Manitoba will follow suit with loosened restrictions on Friday.But is it safe? Experts say it’s a tough call.

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Nova Scotia reports 1 new COVID-19 case Tuesday

coronavirus on Tuesday and said nine cases remain active in the province.The new case is located in the central zone and is related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada.Only seven new COVID-19 cases have been reported in Nova Scotia in February.Nova Scotia Health completed 1,741 Nova Scotia tests on Feb. 8, bringing the total number of tests completed in the second wave of the pandemic to 172,678.

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coronavirus on Monday.There are eight active cases in the province, in what is the fourth day in a row with under 10 active cases reported.Nova Scotia Health completed 953 tests for the virus on Sunday, and 170,937 tests in total in the second wave of the pandemic.Since Oc.t 1, there have been 497 positive COVID-19 cases and no deaths connected to the virus. One person is currently in hospital in intensive care.

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[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“Remember to always follow the public health measures, keep your social contacts low and consider making COVID-19 testing part of your personal protocol.”Nova Scotians are being strongly encouraged to seek asymptomatic COVID-19 testing, particularly if they have had several social interactions, even within their own social circles.Appointments can be booked at https://covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/, by choosing the asymptomatic option.

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COVID-19 on Saturday as the active number of cases continues to drop.There are now just seven active cases of the virus in the province, health officials confirmed.“I am so proud of Nova Scotians for the work they’ve done to contain the virus and keep our case numbers low,” said Premier Stephen McNeil, in a press release on Saturday.“I want to remind everyone that provincial restrictions aren’t changing until Monday, so let’s keep the current measures in mind and have a safe weekend.”McNeil and Dr.

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Stephen McNeil ‘proud’ of legacy as N.S. Liberals prepare to choose new leader

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He says they’ve also heard from struggling businesses reaching for help.“We had three calls last week from businesses asking if we were interested in acquiring them,” he says.“Unfortunately it’s not an ideal time for acquisitions.”“There’ll be lots of changes in the future for sure,” says Campbell.Another waterfront business, Amos Pewter, opted not to keep the doors at their Halifax location open through the winter amid pandemic uncertainty.“We’re hibernating for the winter in Halifax and will reopen in the spring,” says retail lead Karen Pinsent.She says the overall impact of two years without cruise ships is undeniable.“Especially where the locations at the Halifax Waterfront, Peggy’s Cove and Charlottetown where it’s on the waterfront.

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Nova Scotia eases COVID-19 restrictions effective Monday

coronavirus restrictions after reporting only eight active cases in the province.Effective Monday, the province is increasing gathering limits for events organized by businesses and recognized organizations to 100 people indoors and 150 outdoors.However, groups of 10 at these events must be kept. No new COVID-19 cases in Nova Scotia, 8 active cases remain They must stop any food or alcohol service by 10 p.m.

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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia to loosen COVID-19 restrictions on Monday, Feb. 8

Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang announced Friday that the province would begin loosening COVID-19 restrictions as of Monday, Feb.

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N.S. long-term care sector welcomes legislation keeping couples together in homes

first announced in February last year and will cover Nova Scotians admitted to any one of the 133 long-term care homes licensed and funded by the province.Premier Stephen McNeil said work is underway with the federal government to ensure this applies to homes with veterans’ units as well.Prior to the legislation, Nova Scotian couples could be placed in different facilities based on each person’s care requirements, and the availability of beds to meet those particular needs in homes.Starting next month, however, if a person requires a residential care bed, but their spouse has higher needs that warrant a more expensive long-term care bed, both will be placed together even if the home has no residential care beds available.Krista Beeler,

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McNeil to attend his final COVID-19 update on Friday

coronavirus on Friday.Chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang will be joined by Premier Stephen McNeil, in what will be McNeil’s final COVID-19 briefing before he is replaced as premier this weekend.The update will be livestreamed on the Global News website at 1 p.m.

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Health officials in Prince Edward Island report one new case of COVID-19

Nova Scotia’s active COVID-19 case count at 10 Thursday as residents urged to get tested Officials say passengers on Air Canada Flight 8302 from Montreal to Charlottetown on Feb. 1 are advised to monitor for symptoms.The province says it has three active reported cases.Prince Edward Island has reported a total of 113 infections and zero deaths linked to the virus.This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb.

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Moncton daughters granted permission to visit with their mother in palliative care

COVID-19 visitation restrictions for patients in palliative care need to be more clearly defined to front-line staff after a case of miscommunication kept their loved one from seeing her children.Tina Baker of Moncton said she had been pleading with staff at the Moncton Hospital to allow her sister, Colleen Cail, to visit with her youngest daughters more frequently while she is in palliative care at the hospital.“She is at the end of her life and we are fighting to try to get those children in to see her,” said Baker.

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Nova Scotia premier defends costs for idled international ferry service to Maine

Yarmouth-to-Maine ferry suspended for 2021 season due to COVID-19 The province said earlier this week it was cancelling the 2021 sailing season because of the “ongoing uncertainty” around the COVID-19 pandemic.The 2020 season was also cancelled because of COVID-19 concerns, and the 2019 season was shelved when operator Bay Ferries was unable to complete construction at the Bar Harbor terminal to meet U.S. customs specifications.The province budgeted $16.3 million for last year’s sailing season and there’s no word yet on what the fixed costs will be for this year.This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb.

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Nova Scotia’s active COVID-19 case count at 10 Thursday as residents urged to get tested

COVID-19 on Thursday as the province reported two additional recoveries.That now means the province sits at 10 active cases of the coronavirus.Health officials say the new case reported Thursday is located in the central zone and is related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada. Nova Scotia updates its COVID-19 vaccination plan “Nova Scotians can be proud of the work they’re doing to keep our case numbers low,” Premier Stephen McNeil said in a press release.“It shows people are taking the health of their fellow citizens seriously.

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Nova Scotia to begin COVID-19 vaccination for those older than 80 this month

Nova Scotia will set up its first community-based vaccine clinic later this month to begin vaccinating Nova Scotians 80-year-old and up.

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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia updates its COVID-19 vaccination plan

COVID-19 vaccine and nearly 3,500 Nova Scotians have received their second dose to date.With a countrywide delay in new vaccine shipments last week, some questioned whether the province would be able to stay on track with its immunization plan. Canada-based coronavirus vaccine maker working to get government attention In a Wednesday provincial briefing, health officials assured Nova Scotians that the province’s rollout plan is flexible.“We are prepared to ramp up or ramp down based on our vaccine supply,” said chief medical officer of health Dr.

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Some New Brunswick businesses still without operational plan to deal with COVID-19

COVID-19 operational plans – or no plan at all, nearly a year after they were required to create one.Tim Petersen, vice-president of prevention at WorkSafeNB, says the government agency’s officers have issued about 900 compliance orders and 80 stop-work orders since March 2020.“Those are instances where the workplaces haven’t had any plan or any real idea what they need to put in place, and we’ve identified that has put people at significant risk in that moment,” Petersen said in an interview Tuesday, about stop-work orders.Most of the stop-work orders have been issued since the start of 2021, he added.

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Coronavirus: Halifax to open vaccine clinic for seniors aged 80+ starting Feb. 22

Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil on Wednesday announced from Feb. 22 to 25, the province will offer COVID-19 vaccinations at a community clinic in Halifax for people aged 80 and older.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
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