What will July look like in Nova Scotia? Premier, top doc answer questions in COVID-19 town hall

The global COVID-19 total has passed the 400 million mark early into the third year of the pandemic, with cases last week declining in the world's fourth and biggest surge, fueled by the more transmissible Omicron variant.

PHILADELPHIA - No one was injured after a gunman opened fire on a Philadelphia police officer during a shootout Wednesday afternoon in Germantown.Philadelphia Police Sergeant Eric Gripp told reporters that two plainclothes officers in an unmarked car were patrolling the 4800 block of Keyser Street around 2 p.m. when they came upon a shootout between a 23-year-old and a 20-year-old. The officer in the passenger's seat identified himself as police and ordered both men to drop their weapons when one of the men fired towards the officer, Gripp said. The officer ducked behind cover as the suspect attempted to flee down Keyser Street. According to investigators, the officer that was still inside the vehicle drove after the suspect and fired once through the windshield but missed. Both suspects were uninjured and captured nearby due to a massive police response, Gripp said.Investigators believe something happened between the men before police arrived that involved more than just the two gunmen. Gripp said police are still looking for other suspects, but he did not provide a description. "It just continues to speak to level the gun violence that we're seeing almost every day in this city," Gripp said.

Today Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said the agency is working on updating and evaluating its mask guidance, but said COVID-19 transmission and hospitalization rates were still high throughout the country, and the recommendation of masking in indoor settings regardless of vaccination status remains in place.

Kim 'Darlene' Ezell (Family Handout) NEWARK, Del. - The body of a missing Philadelphia woman has been found weeks after she was reported missing when authorities found her roommate dead inside their home, family members tell FOX 29.The family of Kim Ezell says authorities informed them that they identified a body that was found in a vehicle at the Delaware Technical Community College - Stanton Campus in Newark as their mother. Ezell, 59, was also known as Darlene. Family members say Ezell last spoke to her daughter on the phone on Jan.

Quebec judge suspends unvaccinated man’s visitation rights with child With the suspension due to end Tuesday, the child’s mother had asked the court for it to be extended.The father, who described the suspension of his parental rights as “draconian,” argued that he is not a conspiracy theorist and that while he does not plan to be vaccinated, he will respect all public health regulations during visits with his son, who is vaccinated against COVID-19.Paquette ruled that the man, who has not had any parenting time with his son since Dec.

announced on Wednesday that it will be distributing 5.5 million rapid antigen tests for COVID-19 each week for eight weeks to various pharmacy and grocery store locations across the province.Over 2,300 locations will provide the tests while supplies last with a limit of one box of five tests per household. Free COVID rapid antigen tests now available at Ontario grocery stores, pharmacies at one-box limit Some participating retailers include Costco, Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaws, Metro, Food Basics, Rexall, Sobeys, Real Canadian Superstore, Longo’s, Walmart, among others.There are at least 34 locations in Guelph that are offering the tests.

Middlesex-London Health Unit reported zero deaths and 139 COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, compared with two deaths and 190 cases last Wednesday. Wednesday marks only the second day this month that no new deaths were reported, the other being Monday.LHSC is caring for 116 inpatients with COVID-19, 22 of whom are in adult critical care.As noted, LHSC is caring for 116 COVID-19 inpatients, with 22 inpatients in adult critical care.

COVID-19-related deaths on Wednesday, raising the death toll in the area to 381, including the 22 victims announced so far in February.“Today we are reporting four deaths in our community related to COVID-19: one female in her 90s, 2 females in their 80s, and one male in his 80s,” Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang, medical officer of health, stated.“I wish to express my deep sympathy to the families of these individuals.” Free COVID rapid antigen tests now available at Ontario grocery stores, pharmacies at one-box limit All four were residents of long-term-care homes in the area, which each have been under outbreak status for over a month.

Alberta has announced the end of the restrictions exemption program, and reaction to the news is divided. Jackie Wilson reports.

Portrait of American Funk, Soul, and R&B singer singer Betty Davis (nee Mabry), New York, New York, 1969. (Photo by Anthony Barboza/Getty Images)LOS ANGELES - Funk icon Betty Davis has died, Rolling Stone reported on Wednesday.

FILE - People watch the coverage of North Korea's latest missile launch in Seoul Station, South Korea on Jan. 31, 2022.

SEATAC, Wash. - The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after crews from nearly two dozen flights reported getting hit with a laser near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport this week. This comes after four flights reported being struck by a green laser near SEA on Jan. 28.FOX 13 News reached out to the FAA about the most recent strikes. Get breaking news alerts in the FREE FOX 13 Seattle app. Download for Apple iOS or Android. And sign up for BREAKING NEWS emails delivered straight to your inbox.On Tuesday, Feb.

Twitter today to share the “disgusting” way she was trying to draw out toxins from her body.The Countryfile star shared a video of herself taking off a patch that she had left on the sole of her foot overnight for a “body detox”.In the clip, she can be seen pulling on the sticky material as she shows what looks like a brown residue left inside.Alongside the video, she explained: “How much fun did you have in bed last night?“I tried out these Body Detox foot patches to 'draw out toxins overnight'“How disgusting does this look?“They promise an array of benefits inc:improvements to your metabolism, immune system, insomnia, fatigue, migraines etc etc!”The unconventional method sparked a series of mixed reactions, with curious fans announcing they would try it, while others appeared more sceptical.Julia also used the social media platform to thank a fan for his support during her breast cancer battle.Twitter user Garycrisp1943 penned: “I know I don't know you, and I don't normally pour my heart out to strangers, but I've always admired your enthusiasm for the outdoors & nature.“I just want to send you & family well wishes in the hope you will find all the strength you need.” (sic)The TV star responded: “Thank you so much Gary,” alongside a tree branch and a green love heart emoji.Julia last week said her "healing is going very well" during an appearance on This Morning.Speaking to hosts Rochelle Humes and Alison Hammond from the This Morning Forest, Julia said it was "lovely to be back" in front of the camera.She also revealed she was recovering and undergoing physiotherapy following her double mastectomy.Julia said: “First of all, thanks to the whole This Morning team."You’ve been checking in regularly to check how I’m

Coronavirus infection rates have continued to fall across all ten boroughs of Greater Manchester.

A prospective cohort study of US children diagnosed as having COVID-19 reveals that certain demographic characteristics, preexisting chronic diseases, and initial vital sign and lab values may portend disease severity, a finding that the researchers said could help improve outcomes.The University of Colorado-led study involved 167,262 COVID-19 patien

Alberta’s education minister said school boards can’t enforce their own mask mandates after the province-wide one is dropped next week. Kendra Slugoski has reaction.

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N.S. top doctor pleads for people to get fully vaccinated, reports 1 new case Nova Scotia Health labs completed 3,315 tests on Wednesday.“Asymptomatic testing will be an important part of our COVID-19 routine this summer,” said Premier Iain Rankin in the release.

Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health. Dr. Robert Strang, says the province is still in the race against COVID-19 and the Delta variant until at least 75 per cent of residents are fully vaccinated.

Rescheduling of 2nd COVID-19 vaccine dose open to last group of Nova Scotians Six of the new cases were close contacts of previously reported cases and one was related to travel.Dr.

COVID-19 and eight recoveries on Tuesday.Six of the new cases are in the central zone. Five are close contacts of previously reported cases and one is related to travel, the province said.The other case is in the eastern zone and is a close contact of a previously reported case.“The close contacts are part of a linked group of families and do not represent wide community spread,” read a release.

Nova Scotia has reached a COVID-19 vaccine milestone with one million doses now in arms. The province’s supply of Pfizer, however, is running low and that means some youth who want to be immunized, may have to wait a little longer.

Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin on Monday reported the province has one new COVID-19 case and they “continue to manage a couple of clusters in Halifax and in Glace Bay. We have mobile testing sites in place and the cases appear to be contained.” Rankin added that “our border has been open for a week now.

The briefing will be live-streamed on this page.As of Monday, Nova Scotia has 45 active cases of COVID-19.

COVID-19: Halifax waterfront eyes business rebound as restrictions loosen On Saturday, Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 2,827 tests.“Nova Scotians are working hard but we must continue to be vigilant by following public health measures,” said Dr.

COVID-19 on Saturday, the largest single-day increase in a week.Four of the new cases are in the Eastern Zone and four are in the Central Zone. All are close contacts of previously reported cases, except one Eastern Zone case which is under investigation.“While we’ve seen case numbers in the single digits over the past few days, today’s number is a reminder that we can’t let our guard down,” said Premier Iain Rankin in a release.

“It’s been a tough year. … We’ve had scenarios where we’ve had individual schools shut down, where we’ve had to go through that process of tracing.

When Landyn Toney, an 11-year-old Mi’kmaw boy from Nova Scotia, heard about the discovery of unmarked graves at former residential school sites, he decided to turn his anger into action. Ross Lord reports on “Landyn’s Awareness Journey”, a six day trek through the province that began on Canada Day, and the powerful message behind it.

N.S. Premier Iain Rankin announced New Brunswickers would still be subject to isolation requirements because the province had already opened up to the rest of Canada, if people received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.“It was really, really hard,” she said.The change in policy led to two separate protests on the Trans-Canada Highway, first in Thomson Station, N.S., then at the Nova Scotia-New Brunswick border.

COVID-19: N.S. opening borders more within Canada as case numbers stay low There were no new recoveries reported on Wednesday, bringing the province’s total active cases to 55.

Nova Scotia will open its border to travellers from New Brunswick without restrictions and also to the rest of Canada Wednesday as the province enters phase three of its recovery plan. It’s anticipated there could be backlog at the border with New Brunswick as it’s a day many Nova Scotians have been eagerly awaiting.

Nova Scotia has hit a COVID-19 vaccination milestone, with 900,000 doses administered. But health officials say vaccination rates among young people need to increase.

Fully-vaccinated Halifax friends continue to make regular COVID-19 testing a priority There are now 57 active cases in the province and two people are in hospital.“Vaccine uptake continues to be high, but we are aiming to have at least 85 per cent of eligible Nova Scotians vaccinated,” said Premier Iain Rankin in a news release.“If you have not yet received your COVID-19 vaccine, it is important to get your first dose as soon as possible to protect your loved ones and your community.”Meanwhile, more people are eligible to rebook their second doses for an earlier appointment.The province says Nova Scotians who received their first dose on or before May 30 and are scheduled to receive their second dose on or before Sept.

COVID-19: 11 new cases in N.S., Delta and Gamma variants confirmed in previous cases There are now 58 active cases in the province. Two people are in hospital, and no one is in ICU.“The active cases are decreasing and our vaccine rates continue to increase,” said Dr.

As of Friday, Nova Scotia has 60 active cases of COVID-19. Of those, two people are in hospital COVID-19 units.On June 24, Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 3,321 tests.There were 8,909 tests administered between June 18 and 24 at the rapid-testing pop-up sites in Halifax, Dartmouth, Sackville, Sydney, Shelburne, Chester and New Minas.As of June 24, 847,830 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered.

With Nova Scotia’s low COVID-19 case numbers and uptake in vaccine, the province is on track to open to the rest of Canada next week. And just days after announcing New Brunswickers would have to continue modified restrictions within an Atlantic bubble, Nova Scotia is making some changes.

N.S. announces new border restrictions with N.B.

New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs addressed an ongoing blockade at the border with Nova Scotia on Wednesday, saying “this isn’t a time to lose control or lose patience or cause disruption,” and encouraged the blockade to open up.

New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs on Wednesday discussed Nova Scotia’s modified self-isolation measures, which state that people coming from New Brunswick would still be subject to isolation requirements based on COVID-19 vaccination status and testing.

Cars and trucks spent much of Wednesday lined up along the Trans-Canada Highway unable to move after a group of people set up a blockade at the Nova Scotia-New Brunswick border to protest modified self-isolation requirements. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin called on those protesters to think about “all Nova Scotians” and said that in his opinion, they need “a lot more second doses out.” Rankin was also questioned on how much communication existed between his government and the New Brunswick government about the province’s decision on border measures before it was announced.

We check in with Dr. Lisa Barrett to talk more about the science behind Nova Scotia’s cautious approach when it comes to reopening the Atlantic Bubble.

What you need to know as a modified Atlantic Bubble opens As of Tuesday, 808,713 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine had been administered, including 112,328 second doses.The modified Atlantic Bubble comes into effect today.While people entering Nova Scotia from P.E.I. and Newfoundland and Labrador no longer have to self-isolate upon entering the province, Rankin announced on Tuesday that those from New Brunswick will have to do a modified self-isolation based on their testing and vaccination status.That decision prompted some people to set up a blockade along the Nova Scotia-New Brunswick border in protest.

Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin and chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang announced on Tuesday that on June 30, the province would reopen its borders to travellers from across Canada, but restrictions would be in place.

COVID-19: All eligible New Brunswickers able to book 2nd vaccine dose on Monday On the same day, neighboring Nova Scotia also marked zero new COVID-19 cases. As well, as of Monday, all eligible New Brunswickers can book their second dose appointments if at least 28 days have passed since their first dose.People are asked to book their second doses through a participating pharmacy or at a Vitalité or Horizon health network clinic, and preferably at the same pharmacy or clinic where they received their first dose.“As all New Brunswickers aged 12 and older are now eligible to begin booking second doses, available appointments may be a few weeks away,” said Dr.

Nova Scotia reported no new cases of COVID-19 on Monday for the first time since March 29.The province has 79 active cases of COVID-19. Of those, three are in hospital, including one in ICU.“What a great way to begin summer with no new cases being reported today,” said Premier Iain Rankin in a press release.“The epidemiology is headed in the right direction, but in order for us to continue to see low to no new cases, we must all follow the public health measures and get fully vaccinated as soon as we can.

N.S.’s top doc says N.B. introducing ‘higher level of risk’ by allowing in some Canadian travelers Nova Scotia is currently in the second phase of its five-phase reopening plan.

COVID-19 on Saturday.However, the number of completed tests was also the lowest in three days, with Nova Scotia Health labs completing 4,224 on Friday.Ten people have recovered in the last day, leaving a total of 88 active cases, the lowest number since April 21. Six people are in hospital, including three in ICU.“Our case numbers continue to go in the right direction, thanks to the hard work of all Nova Scotians,” said Premier Iain Rankin in a release.“This is the first weekend of Phase 2, so go out and enjoy Nova Scotia.

st general election could be on the horizon.“I think we’re poised for an election very soon,” Tom Urbaniak, a political science professor at Cape Breton University, told Global News.“I would not be at all surprised if there is an election call late summer for an election day in September.”Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin took office in February following the resignation of former premier Stephen McNeil.Since then, the former Lands and Forestry minister has become a familiar face for many Nova Scotians as he took part in regular COVID-19 briefings alongside chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang.