Of those, 415,523 Nova Scotians have received their second dose.“Nearly 43 per cent of eligible Nova Scotians have received their second dose of the vaccine,” said Dr.

Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health in a release.“We need to reach 75 per cent of eligible Nova Scotians before we can begin to lift public health measures like masking and distancing.

If you haven’t already done so, book or reschedule your second dose appointment as soon as you can,” he added.Since April 1, there have been 4,128 positive COVID-19 cases and 26 deaths.

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Dollywood offers to pay tuition for employees

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Trudeau slams Canada trucker protests, police threaten arrests

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Alberta parents, school officials react to COVID-19 masking changes

Alberta students will not have to wear masks in schools come Monday — and parents are split on their feelings about the changes. Breanna Karstens-Smith reports.

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Trucker protests: Trudeau says government has helped people grappling with demonstrations in Alberta, Ottawa ‘every step of the way’

During Tuesday’s session of question period, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh asked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau what concrete steps the government has taken to help people grapple with the Coutts, Alta. trucker convoy and Ottawa anti-mandate protests.

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Alberta Premier Jason Kenney explains timing of vaccine passport ending

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Edmonton exploring its own municipal restrictions exemption program

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COVID-19: City committee votes against exploring vaccine passport program just for Calgary

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Alberta businesses divided over vaccine passport elimination

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Goodell: NFL won’t tolerate racism, vows changes amid Dolphins fallout

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Snoop Dogg takes over Death Row Records, label that launched his career

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Central Bucks West choir director charged with recording former student as he undressed

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Former MLB player Jeremy Giambi dead at 47

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More than 56,000 boosters given yesterday; 306 community cases; 12 in hospital

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Almost all restrictions affecting Alberta children gone soon

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Windsor asks for help to end protest

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Valentine’s Day deals to get back at your ex

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COVID-19: Ontario health minister says ‘not in the clear’ yet to end proof of vaccination, masking

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The Healing: Black men yoga takes shape to combat mental health

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Green Day singer Billie Joe Armstrong's stolen classic car recovered in OC

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Lanarkshire locals encouraged to beat winter blues with health walks

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previously announced by the Canadian Armed Forces.One case is in Western Zone and is related to travel.There are no COVID-19 news briefings planned for this week in Nova Scotia, and it’s not clear when one might happen again.But the Department of Health said there will be a media availability with Dr. Robert Strang, chief medical officer of health, on Friday with more details to come.The province is now in the fourth stage of its reopening plan and there are 11 active cases of COVID-19.There are currently no hospitalizations.Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 2,624 tests on July 19 and 3,141 the day before.As of July 20, 1,240,114 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered.

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Nova Scotia reports no new cases of COVID-19 Saturday

COVID-19 and three recoveries on Saturday.The province currently has five active cases of COVID-19.

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Happy reunion for mother, son, after 2 years apart due to COVID-19

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Great white shark, Breton, tracked off coast of Cape May by researchers

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N.S. reports zero new COVID-19 cases for first time since late June

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Nova Scotia entering Phase 4 of COVID-19 reopening plan

Nova Scotia is continuing to hit all targets, as 74 per cent of the population has now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. That means the province is set to enter Phase 4 of the reopening plan on Wednesday, with a loosening of restrictions.

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COVID-19: N.S. to hold briefing as province prepares to enter Phase 4 of reopening

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COVID-19: N.S. reporting 4 new cases in Central Zone

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Nova Scotia reports 1 new case of COVID-19 Saturday

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
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