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28.11.2020 / 01:37

‘We need fuel’: Front-line workers prepare for stress of second wave of COVID-19

COVID-19 pandemic, and already, health-care officials say front-line workers are feeling the stress.With an ample supply of masks and gowns, a well-rehearsed set of procedures and additional testing capacity, they’re much better prepared than they were the first time, but having gone through it once means they know what may be coming.“I think this time, people know we can get through this, but there is a fatigue because people know how much effort it’s going to require,” said Dr.

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Less than 5 health workers have tested positive for COVID-19 in N.S.

14 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Nova Scotia on Thursday All of the health workers who have tested positive were required to “immediately” quarantine away from their workplace, Elliott said.The authority confirmed that there are small number of health workers self-isolating as a result of potential exposures to COVID-19.Elliott said there are 25 health-care workers who are in isolation and have been deemed a “moderate to high risk of exposure.”[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Any NSHA staff member or doctor that tests positive for COVID-19 works with the province’s Public Health and Occupational Health Safety and Wellness team to identify those who may have been exposed to the virus.Close

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Public health officials encourage Nova Scotians to download COVID Alert app, use it properly

COVID Alert app has been available in Nova Scotia for more than a month, and according to the province’s public health authority, it has been used successfully by some users who tested positive for the novel coronavirus.On Friday, the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) confirmed that to date, 11 of its COVID-19 patients had downloaded the smartphone application, which requires those users to enter a unique, one-time key code provided by public health officials.That key code is needed so the app can notify other users who may have been in close contact and must be used within 24 hours.Six of the NSHA’s COVID-19 patients entered their key codes and five did not.“Really it’s a personal choice, maybe there was too much stress in their lives at

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NSHA to ease restrictions on hospital visits starting Thursday

coronavirus crisis will start to be eased back on Thursday.The Nova Scotia Health Authority announced on Tuesday that the restrictions will be relaxed in order to allow for more opportunities for family members, support persons and caregivers to visit patients.The province has stressed that general visitation is still not permitted.

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2 active N.S. cases of COVID-19, including case that tested positive in another province

Provincial health team concerned about Nova Scotia’s ‘pack mentality’ Nova Scotia says the Nova Scotia Health Authority’s testing centres completed 1,212 tests on Thursday.In total, the province has conducted 83,275 tests since the coronavirus pandemic began.To date, there have been 1,086 cases in Nova Scotia.

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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 processes record number of COVID-19 tests, no new cases reported Saturday

novel coronavirus on Saturday.There are only five active cases of the coronavirus in Nova Scotia at this time.The province says that the Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 1,536 Nova Scotia tests on Friday, a new record high for the number of tests processed in a single day in the province.

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Pandemic bonus for front-line workers at NSHA may not be paid until October

memo published by the public health agency earlier this month names October as the target date for the $2,000-premium promised to front-line health-care workers under the Essential Health Care Workers Program.That benefit — billed as a way to thank health workers for their service and sacrifice — was to be paid “after a four month period, beginning March 13,” according to a statement on the day it was first announced by the provincial government.That led many front-line workers to believe the cash would come this summer after the worst of the first wave had passed.“We work so hard to keep our patients, the general public, and our families safe.

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Patients in Cumberland County, N.S., report health-care issues at border

COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t significantly disrupt appointments for patients who live in border communities, Gradstein said.It was initially a non-issue, she added, as long as people hadn’t tested positive for the virus and didn’t present with symptoms.However, once the border between the two provinces closed, patients were suddenly forced to consider a two-hour trip to Halifax for certain procedures.“People aren’t used to having to plan around that.

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NSHA to ease hospital visitor restrictions amid declining numbers of COVID-19 cases

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]In the meantime, measures have been put in place to help ensure patient and visitor safety.According to NSHA, these measures include that all visitors must be feeling well at the date and time of the visit, maintain a physical distance of two metres (six feet) from patients and staff at all times, and to wash their hands when entering and leaving the hospital and when entering and leaving the patient’s room.Moreover, visitors must go directly to and from the patient’s room, or visit location, and remain there for the duration of the visit.“Anyone with symptoms consistent with COVID-19, in self-isolation, or being tested for COVID-19 due to recent travel or potential

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NSHA reports 3,200 surgeries postponed during pandemic

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“Our teams are working hard to prioritize cases and increase our capacity,” he said. This also includes increasing the number of appointments available in clinics for IV treatments, blood transfusions, wound care and specialist consultations.Most blood collection services have also resumed at hospitals, but by appointment-only.NSHA said in the release it was prepared for increased demand of its mental health and addiction services.

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NSHA warns of possible COVID-19 exposure at Bedford Dollarama

The Nova Scotia Health Authority is advising the public about possible exposure to COVID-19 in Bedford.

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Nova Scotia to provide cash bonus for front-line health-care workers

The majority of health-care workers on the front lines of the coronavirus crisis did not initially qualify for the federal top-up program, according to the government of Nova Scotia, until now.

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Coronavirus: N.S. couple calls for home birth suspension to be reversed

A Nova Scotia couple is calling on the provincial government to reverse its decision to temporarily suspend home births during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Stanfield’s signs deal to make protective gowns for N.S. health workers

The Nova Scotia Health Authority says it has signed a contract with undergarment manufacturer Stanfield’s Ltd. of Truro, N.S., to purchase protective gowns for health-care workers in the province.

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Being on the East Coast a double-edged sword in COVID-19 pandemic medical battle

Being a small East Coast province in the pandemic is a double-edged sword: there are fewer critically ill patients, but the supply of hospital beds is limited if the worst-case scenario materializes.

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NSHA warns of potential COVID-19 exposure at hockey tournament, eye care centre

The Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) has issued an advisory of potential public exposure to COVID-19 at two different locations in the province.

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NSHA advising potential COVID-19 exposure at 2 Halifax locations

Nova Scotia Health Authority announced Thursday of a potential low-risk public exposure to coronavirus at two Halifax locations between March 5 and March 7.

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Coronavirus: NSHA to cancel or suspend non-urgent surgeries, appointments

To support efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19, the Nova Scotia Health Authority announced Tuesday that non-urgent procedures, clinics, surgeries and appointments are being cancelled or suspended.

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