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20.02.2021 / 22:31

Nova Scotia continues ‘important’ COVID-19 mobile testing in Beaver Bank this weekend

COVID-19 mobile testing unit up and running in the community of Beaver Bank this weekend.The site was set up in response to a newly identified COVID-19 case at Beaver Bank-Monarch Drive Elementary School. Nova Scotia reports 1 new COVID-19 case connected to elementary school in central zone Dr.

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Nova Scotia reports no new COVID-19 cases, 11 active cases

COVID-19 cases on Thursday.As a result of a single additional recovery on Thursday, there are now only 11 active cases of the novel coronavirus in the province.

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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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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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N.S. medical officer tells students outside bubble to stay put for holidays

Nova Scotia reports 2 new COVID-19 cases, asks to limit travel as testing improves Chief medical officer Dr. Robert Strang says students who attend school outside the region and return to Nova Scotia would force the entire household to quarantine with them.Strang acknowledges staying outside the bubble might not be possible for all students, but he says there will be serious implications for the households they return to.

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Nova Scotia adopts COVID ALERT app

coronavirus.“As we learn to live with the virus, COVID Alert is another tool that will help keep ourselves and our communities safe and healthy,” said Premier Stephen McNeil in a press release.The decision to adopt the app has been brewing for a while with McNeil saying at the beginning of October that his government would sign off on its use “soon.” Nova Scotia hoping to introduce COVID Alert app in near future The app has already been introduced in several provinces in Canada, and its usage is expected to continue to grow.It can be downloaded through the Apple or Google Play app stores.Once installed, the app communicates via Bluetooth with nearby phones that also have the app installed.An app user who tests positive for COVID-19 is

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Nova Scotia granted three-quarters of all COVID-19 exemption requests between March and July

COVID-19 restrictions in only “rare” circumstances under scrutiny.Between March 28 and July 31 the province granted approximately three-quarters of all requests it received.The figures, obtained by Global News through a freedom of information request indicates that more than a thousand people were able to secure exemptions to the province’s COVID-19 restrictions, which include a requirement to self-isolate for 14 days when entering the province. Nova Scotia revokes coronavirus exemptions issued to Irving Shipbuilding executives for U.S.

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Nova Scotia reports no new coronavirus cases for 13th straight day

Nova Scotia eases COVID-19 regulations for organized activities A news release says 858 negative tests were completed on Saturday, bringing the total number of tests completed since the pandemic began to 88,514.To date, Nova Scotia has reported 1,086 active cases of COVID-19 and considers 1,021 cases resolved.There have been 65 deaths as a result of the virus in the province.The province’s health officials urge anyone currently experiencing a fever or cough to visit the 811 website to see if an assessment is needed.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]In addition, if an individual is experiencing two or more of the following symptoms, they are also asked to see if an assessment is needed: Here’s what

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Nova Scotia’s active coronavirus cases drops to 2

coronavirus cases in Nova Scotia continued to drop on Thursday as the province reported no new cases of the virus.There are now only two active cases of COVID-19 in the province.

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Nova Scotia well positioned to deal with second wave of COVID-19: Strang

Northwood long-term care facility in Halifax this spring. Nova Scotia has seen 65 deaths overall.“Look across the country, there’s no doubt that COVID has highlighted long-term care as an issue,” Strang said.

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No new cases of coronavirus reported on Monday in Nova Scotia

COVID-19 cases in the province on Monday.It marks the seventh straight day that the province has reported no new cases of the coronavirus. Coronavirus took their lives.

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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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Nova Scotia reports no new cases of coronavirus on Sunday

coronavirus on Sunday, meaning there remain only three active cases of the disease in the province.The last new case of COVID-19 in the province was identified on Thursday.The QEII Health Sciences Centre’s microbiology lab completed 441 tests on Saturday, the province reported, and the facility continues to operate 24 hours a day. Here are the public health rules in each of the Atlantic bubble provinces There are no licensed long-term care homes in Nova Scotia with active cases of COVID-19.To date, Nova Scotia has 54,910 negative test results, 1,064 COVID-19 cases and 63 deaths.The province said those with COVID-19 cases range in age from under 10 to over 90.

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Nova Scotia Nurses’ Union calls for staffing increase at province’s long-term care facilities

Nova Scotia adding new long-term beds due to coronavirus impact on admissions “When we’re full staffed we’re not full staffed, we need these resources. It’s time for reform,” says Glenda Sabine, the VP for long-term care on the NSNU board of directors.Sabine works the night shift at a long-term care facility with over 100 residents and says staff are burning out.“It’s hard, because you know you’re trying to do your best but it’s not enough,” she said.When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Nova Scotia, long-term care facilities were hit hardest, mainly Northwood in Halifax.

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N.S. municipality tests viability of four-day work week after coronavirus reorganization

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Carroll says the change will see about 60 municipal employees work the same number of hours over a condensed work week, with either Monday or Friday off.He says the move will allow municipal offices to stay open five days a week to serve the public, while giving employees flexibility and more time to deal with family life.Carroll says the pilot project will be evaluated by the end of January and a decision will be made on whether to make the change permanent.This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 15, 2020.

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NSHA increasing number of surgeries, reintroducing services amid COVID-19

The Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) announced Tuesday that it has begun the process to reintroduce programs, services and a number of patient procedures that were previously suspended due to COVID-19.

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Coronavirus: What’s open, what’s closed in Halifax area under eased public health restrictions

Despite Nova Scotia announcing it would be easing off some of its strict preventive measures amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, there are still places in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) where you aren’t allowed to go.

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Coronavirus: 2 more deaths reported at Northwood in Halifax

There are two more deaths connected to the novel coronavirus at Northwood Manor in Halifax.

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Coronavirus: Halifax Public Libraries extends closures again, no timeline for reopening

All branches of Halifax Public Libraries will remain closed until further notice as a precaution to help limit the spread of the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19.

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Coronavirus: Makeshift heart constructed over Nova Scotia highway in support of front-line workers

For the past 20 years, it hasn’t been uncommon for motorists on a busy Nova Scotia highway to catch a glimpse of a puny yet uniquely charming fur tree decorated with Christmas lights during the holiday season.

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Nova Scotia sees another record spike in coronavirus cases

Nova Scotia announced 32 new cases of the novel coronavirus disease COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 342.

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Safe but isolated: COVID-19 shutdown hard on Nova Scotia long-term care residents

While families remain on the outside, away from their loved ones who live in long-term care, the residents inside sit and wait, cut off from the world and with their routines drastically altered due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: First case of community spread identified in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia has its first case of COVID-19 that is the result of spread within the community, according to the province.

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Halifax police seize vehicle, issue ticket to woman violating COVID-19 emergency order

Halifax Regional Police have seized a vehicle and issued a ticket after finding a person violating the province’s emergency measures act in Point Pleasant Park on Sunday.

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Halifax to hold virtual council meetings starting in April

Halifax has announced its first regional council meeting since it was ordered to go digital by Nova Scotia in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Halifax contact centre employee calls for temporary closure after COVID-19 diagnosis at workplace

An employee at a Halifax call centre where a case of COVID-19 has been identified said not enough is being done to protect workers from the illness caused by the novel coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: 13 new cases identified in Nova Scotia, including a child under 10

Thirteen new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Nova Scotia, including a young child, the provincial government says.

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Coronavirus: Michelin Tires temporarily shuts down plants across North America

Michelin is set to temporarily scale back operations at its plants across North America as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Halifax’s Scotiabank Centre closed until further notice

The Scotiabank Centre in Halifax is closed to events and the public until further notice as the Nova Scotia government has limited all public gatherings to no more than 50 people.

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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