emergency department visits in Halifax is on the rise as cases of the novel coronavirus in the province remain low.When the first reported cases of COVID-19 began trickling into Nova Scotia, the Halifax Infirmary emergency department had thorough screening protocols put into place to help reduce the risk of transmission for anyone who came through the doors.

Halifax’s IWK now offering virtual mental health care But for the most part, those who weren’t in need of emergency care stayed home.“Patients with lower acuity illness, or, injuries, probably stayed away from the emergency department because they didn’t want to be exposed to COVID-19,” said Dr.

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Killer cop Wayne Couzens 'suffering badly' and 'seriously ill' with Covid in prison

Murderer Wayne Couzens has been placed in isolation after catching Covid in prison. The rapist cop who served as an officer for the Metropolitan Police force is currently serving a full life sentence for the murder of Sarah Everard.The 48-year-old is said to have caught the virus while serving time in HMP Frankland in Durham, with reports stating he is "seriously ill".Wayne is one of less than 20 prisoners in the Durham jail who have contracted Covid.It's been reported that a section of the prison has been closed off to stop the spread of the virus, with food and drink being left at the foot of the door of Wayne's isolated cell.A source told The Sun: "People have been talking about karma, but it looks like he will be OK.

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Suns hold off Sixers 114-109 for NBA-best 44th victory

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - FEBRUARY 08: Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center on February 08, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User ex PHILADELPHIA - Devin Booker never tires of watching Chris Paul do his thing to lift Phoenix to big wins.Paul did his part for the Suns in back-to-back nights on the road against top teams in the East — first, Chicago and then Philadelphia — and gets to try it again next game in a rematch with the NBA champs."You’re a cold piece of work, CP3," Booker said.Booker scored 35 points and Paul had 16 points and 12 assists to lead the Suns to their NBA-high 44th win, 114-109 over the 76ers on Tuesday night.The Suns rallied from a 14-point deficit to win for the 14th time in 15 games, raising their record to 44-10.Up next this week for Phoenix, an NBA Finals rematch at home against the Bucks."Our goal is what everybody knows it is," coach Monty Williams said.

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14-hour Water Cut for multiple areas in Gampaha on Wednesday (9)

COLOMBO (News 1st); The National Water Supply and Drainage Board said that a 14-water cut will be experienced from 4 PM on Wednesday (9) for many areas in the Gampaha District.The areas that will be affected are:Ekala, Kotugoda, Udammita, Thudella to 20th Mile Post along Raja Mawatha, Wahatiyagama, Delatura, Katunayake, Seeduwa, Udugampola, Minuwangoda, Katunayake Air Force Camp, Katunayake Free Trade Zone, and Katana South.

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2 men shot inside Overbrook bar, police say

OVERBROOK - Philadelphia Police are investigating after two men are shot inside a bar in Overbrook.The shooting happened Tuesday night, around 8:15, on the 6600 block of Lansdowne Avenue.Police were called to the bar on the report of gunshots inside the establishment.Arriving officers found a 31-year-old man with two gunshot wounds to his leg. He was taken to Lankenau Medical Center by police and placed in stable condition.A second man, 54, was found to be suffering from a gunshot wound to his buttocks.

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Alberta ending vaccine passport program and other COVID-19 public health restrictions

Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta’s vaccine passport will end almost Tuesday at midnight and most other big COVID-19 health rules will be gone in three weeks from now. Dan Grummett, Tom Vernon and Morgan Black have team coverage on what is happening, how the health-care system is doing and how Albertans feel about the changes.

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Alberta removes Restrictions Exemption Program effective at midnight: Kenney

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces the Restrictions Exemption Program will end at 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 8, 2022.

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Kenney: Turning public health policy into ‘political football’ not helpful

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney responds to a question about municipalities and the provincial governments being on the same page when it comes to COVID-19 policy.

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Businesses can continue using COVID-19 QR codes as long as they are issued: Kenney

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says businesses who want to continue to use the Alberta COVID-19 vaccination QR code are allowed to do so as long as they are issued.

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Restrictions Exemption Program has been ‘extremely tough’ on rural Alberta businesses: Kenney

Premier Jason Kenney says the Restriction Exemption Program has been “extremely tough” on businesses in rural Alberta with low COVID-19 vaccine uptake.

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Only 1 active case of coronavirus in New Brunswick, none in hospital on Sunday

coronavirus in New Brunswick on Sunday and there are no individuals in the hospital as a result of the disease.The province reported no new cases of COVID-19 after conducting 204 tests on Saturday.

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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 reports no new coronavirus cases for 2 days in a row

Questions about COVID-19? Here are some things you need to know:Symptoms can include fever, cough and difficulty breathing — very similar to a cold or flu. Some people can develop a more severe illness.

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Service businesses in Halifax are increasing prices to offset high cleaning costs

Atlantic provinces encouraging staycations as they compete for local tourism dollars Services that we have grown used to, like getting a dentist check-up, will likely have much longer wait times, will take longer and cost more.Kristina Boerder is a regular client at a Halifax-based dental clinic.Just prior to the clinic’s reopening on June 8, Boerder received an email that advised her of several changes she should expect before her next appointment.One of the changes was a notice of a potential COVID-19 surcharge that could be waived if future appointments are made.“That was the first time I had heard of the surcharge thing,” Boerder says.“On one hand, I can somewhat understand it.

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Report calls out ‘systemic’ failings in Canada’s long-term care system

long-term care, according to a highly critical report that examines the issue in light of the COVID-19 crisis.The report released Friday by the Royal Society of Canada found the pandemic was a “shock wave” that exposed many long-standing deficiencies in the system and caused high levels of “physical, mental and emotional suffering” for seniors. Canada’s proportion of coronavirus deaths in nursing homes top 16 other nations: study “Those lives lost unnecessarily had value,” reads the report by a working group that was chaired by Dr.

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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia ‘ramping up’ calls, check-ins on 14-day self-isolations

In an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19, Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil said on Friday that the province will be “ramping up” its phone calls and check-ins on people who are supposed to self-isolate for 14 days after returning to the province from traveling, to ensure those people are following the public health guidelines.

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Nova Scotia to hold coronavirus press briefing Friday

coronavirus press briefing on Friday.The briefing is scheduled to begin at 12 p.m. AT and will be streamed on our website.

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Atlantic bubble beer launched as coronavirus border restrictions ease

COVID-19 restrictions in the region change.And visitors to New Brunswick can celebrate in a very Maritime way.Starting July 3, people in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI and Newfoundland and Labrador can travel through the region without having to self-isolate upon arrival. Each province is handling cross-border arrivals differently.

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Research underway in N.S., N.B. to develop new coronavirus-killing package coating

coronavirus on the surfaces of items we touch in our daily lives.Biochemist Beth Mason, head of the Verschuren Centre at Cape Breton University, is leading the quest to develop a special coating for plastic packaging that would kill or disable the virus on contact.The polymer-based coating, if successful, would attack the cell functions the virus needs to survive and remain effective for up to three months — reducing the need to wipe down and disinfect a variety of store-bought goods.

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Atlantic Canada prepares to lift travel restrictions for regional travel bubble

lift travel restrictions within the region starting Friday, with some identification from visitors required.Adults travelling to Nova Scotia must show proof of residency in one of the four provinces in order to enter without having to isolate for 14 days.Prince Edward Island is asking visitors to fill out a form with details including proof of residence, health declarations and planned arrival and departure dates for each person.COVID-19 cases in the region have dwindled in recent weeks, and the four provinces agreed to waive isolation requirements among their neighbours to boost their economies.Marine Atlantic, a Crown corporation running ferry services between Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia, says 3,000 reservations were booked

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Coronavirus: Atlantic bubble ‘great first step’ for movement of residents, economic opportunities, McNeil says

Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil on Thursday said the Atlantic travel bubble is a “great first step” to open up the region and allow movement for citizens, as well as provide family reunification and economic opportunities as they “continue to be vigilant” to COVID-19.

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Nova Scotia reports single new coronavirus case related to travel for 3rd straight day

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Possible coronavirus exposure on WestJet flight from Toronto to Halifax

coronavirus exposure on a WestJet flight between Toronto and Halifax last week.WestJet flight WS 248 left Toronto at 10 a.m. ET, on June 26 and landed in Halifax at 1:04 p.m.

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Nova Scotia reports 1 new travel-related case of COVID-19 on Canada Day

novel coronavirus on Canada Day.Health officials said Wednesday the case is travel-related and is the result of a Nova Scotian travelling outside of Canada.The newly confirmed case pushes the province’s total to 1,063 confirmed cases of COVID-19 since the outbreak began.“Happy Canada Day. This year looks different because of COVID-19, but I know each of you will find unique ways to celebrate this province and the country we live in.

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Canada reports 25 more coronavirus deaths as new cases return to downward trend

coronavirus cases in Canada dipped below 300 on Tuesday for the first time since late last week, a promising sign that the country remains on an overall downward trend.With 285 lab-confirmed cases over the past 24 hours, Canada has now seen 104,186 cases of COVID-19 to date. Seven provinces saw increases Tuesday, including the first new case in weeks for Nova Scotia.

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Nova Scotia’s plan for students to return to school coming in late July: Centres for Education

note posted on its website. Nova Scotia students, parents left wondering what September will bring In the note, Chris Boulter, regional executive director of TRCE, said that the province has “tentatively scheduled” Sept.

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Rally outside Nova Scotia legislature calls for extension to coronavirus eviction ban

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New Brunswick marks 1 week since new cases reported in province on Tuesday

New Brunswick launches COVID-19 dashboard, reports no new cases on Monday New Brunswick has recorded two COVID-19-related deaths, while two people remain in hospital, one of whom is in intensive care.The province is reminding residents that they are advised to:All health zones in New Brunswick remain at the yellow phase of the province’s COVID-19 recovery plan.The province completed 408 additional tests on Monday for a total of 43,162 tests.There remain five active cases in the province, and New Brunswick has completed 171 tests since yesterday for a total of 42,754 tests.Travellers from outside of the province are required to self-isolate, but those coming from Atlantic provinces will be allowed to travel freely as of July 3.Questions

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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia appoints Quality Improvement Committee to review Northwood COVID-19 outbreak

Northwood Manor is the largest long-term care facility in Atlantic Canada. During the outbreak, 345 people at the facility got sick — 246 residents and 99 staff members — from the disease.

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1 new coronavirus case related to travel identified in Nova Scotia

COVID-19 as of Tuesday.The province said the new case is related to travel and that the individual had been self-isolating since returning to the province, as required.“While we’ve made great progress in reducing the transmission of COVID-19, the reality is Nova Scotia will see more cases,” Premier Stephen McNeil said in a press release.“I ask everyone to continue doing everything they can to keep COVID-19 at bay by respecting the rules and following public health advice.”According to the province, the QEII Health Sciences Centre’s microbiology lab completed 203 coronavirus tests on June 29 and is operating 24 hours.“Today’s case shows that we cannot be complacent about this virus.

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Air Show Atlantic in Debert, N.S., cancelled due to coronavirus risk

The Nova Scotia International Air Show Association has cancelled the Air Show Atlantic 2020 scheduled to take place in Debert, N.S., due to the risk of COVID-19.“The safety of our fans, performers, volunteers, and all those who attend Air Show Atlantic will always be our top priority,” the association said in a statement released on Tuesday. Mi’kmaq leaders launch final fundraising push for long-awaited cultural centre in Debert, N.S.

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Cineplex to reopen some Canadian theatres as coronavirus causes revenues to plunge

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COVID-19 pandemic.Now, a group of over 50 community organizations in Nova Scotia says not only are people out of work, they’re also at risk of losing their homes because they can’t afford to pay their rent without a job.A residential tenancy protection plan has been in place by the province since March.Effectively, under the plan, anyone who couldn’t afford their rent because of COVID-19 could not be evicted from their home until June 30.

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Nova Scotia to detail review of long-term care home where 53 died from COVID-19

COVID-19 outbreak.Northwood Manor is the largest long-term care facility in Atlantic Canada.During the outbreak, 345 people at the facility got sick — 246 residents and 99 staff members — from the disease.

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Nova Scotia reports no new cases of COVID-19 Monday

coronavirus in Nova Scotia.The province said the last new case was identified on June 9.The QEII Health Sciences Centre’s microbiology lab completed 255 Nova Scotia tests on Sunday, June 28 and is operating 24-hours a day.There are no licensed long-term care homes in Nova Scotia with active cases of COVID-19.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]To date, Nova Scotia has 53,263 negative test results, 1,061 positive COVID-19 cases, 63 deaths and no active COVID-19 cases.Cases range in age from under 10 to over 90. The province says that 998 cases are now consideed resolved.Nova Scotia announces more reopening measures, will increase gathering limits July 3Two people are currently in hospital.

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Nova Scotia reports no new cases of COVID-19

coronavirus in Nova Scotia.There are also no active cases in the province.The last new case in Nova Scotia was reported June 9.According to a news release, the province has 53,056 negative test results and 1,061 positive COVID-19 cases to date.Of those, 998 cases have been resolved and there have been 63 deaths.Two people are in hospital following COVID-19 complications, but they no longer have the virus, the statement said.

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4 new COVID-19 cases identified in Manitoba Saturday

COVID-19 have been identified by Manitoba Public Health officials as of Saturday morning.That brings the total number of lab-confirmed positive and probable positive cases in Manitoba to 322, after two new cases were identified Friday.

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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia goes 18 days without a new case

coronavirus.In a news release Saturday, the province said 386 Nova Scotia COVID-19 tests were conducted on Friday, all of which were negative.The last new case was identified on June 9.There are currently no active cases in the province.To date, Nova Scotia has 52,811 negative test results, 1,061 positive COVID-19 cases and 63 deaths.Two people are currently in hospital.

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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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Nova Scotia child-care centres facing layoffs to stay afloat until September

coronavirus pandemic. Even with provincial funding, which helped facilities reopen on June 15, directors now worry they won’t stay viable until September.Margot Nickerson, an early childhood educator at St.

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N.S. high school students set to graduate, pay tribute to loved ones lost in mass shooting

mass shooting.The graduates of Cobequid Educational Centre (CEC) will be having a drive-thru graduation ceremony on a farm in Upper Onslow, N.S.Emily Tuck, 17, who was killed in the horrific 12-hour shooting spree in Portapique, would have been one of the graduates at the ceremony and is going to be honoured in a tribute video.According to the event’s organizer, Jim Lorraine, who is offering his farm to be used as a site for the ceremony, an image of Tuck will be played on a large screen with her family from Alberta in attendance.Images of Tuck and her friends will be shown on screen, too, in remembrance.Lorraine said he came up with the idea of a drive-thru when he realized that his daughter, Eryn, was not going to get a prom, so he

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Coronavirus: Restaurants now operating at 100 per cent capacity as Nova Scotia continues to reopen

Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil announced on Friday the lifting of further lockdown measures as the province continues to reopen amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. He stated that restaurants and licensed liquor establishments would be able to operate at 100 per cent capacity.

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Despite small population, Nova Scotia accounts for high number of coronavirus charges

COVID-19 has found that Nova Scotia is one of three provinces that led the nation in ticketing.“Actually, per capita, you’re ticketing at a higher rate than Ontario. So, it’s actually an enormous level of enforcement for the population and the public health situation that you’re facing,” said Abby Deshman, the Criminal Justice Program director with the Canadian Civil Liberties Association.According to the report, there were 555 COVID-19 related charges in Nova Scotia.

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Nova Scotia reports no new coronavirus cases Friday

COVID-19, according to the province.The last new case was identified on June 9.There are also no licensed long-term care homes in Nova Scotia with active cases of COVID-19.To date, Nova Scotia has had 52,553 negative test results, 1,061 COVID-19 cases and 63 deaths.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The province said those who have tested positive for the virus range in age from under 10 to over 90.

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COVID-19 ticket rates high in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotians were ticketed for violating COVID-19 emergency measures at a higher rate than all other Canadians. Those findings come from a new report, and the authors say education is the key to public compliance — not giving police sweeping enforcement powers.

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N.S. government to announce further reopening measures on Friday

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Strang did not take any questions on his diagnosis, but said the kind of surgery he requires is not yet available in Nova Scotia.Dr. Strang announces he needs to go to New Brunswick tomorrow for a medical procedure.

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Can I go to another province? The latest coronavirus travel restrictions, by region

reopening after months in lockdown due to the novel coronavirus, and that includes an easing of some domestic travel restrictions.The federal government still emphasizes that all non-essential travel outside of Canada must be avoided, but some provinces and territories are beginning to welcome back their Canadian neighbours ⁠— and some are even doing away with the mandatory self-isolation period, making vacation more realistic.For much of the pandemic so far, interprovincial travel in Canada has come with a requirement to self-isolate for 14 days before you can safely move around.This rule is still in place for some provinces, while others ⁠⁠— like Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador ⁠— have

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