Nova Scotia called in the military this week, having reported just 96 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday.That number may seem small compared to just about anywhere in the rest of the country.

But it was a one-day record high for the province of 980,000 residents.And few Nova Scotians were surprised when a strict, two-week lockdown was declared, prompting the closure of schools, malls, gyms, bars, restaurants and most retail stores.

COVID-19 hospitalizations, ICU admissions growing for younger Canadians amid 3rd wave “In the Atlantic region, we have largely gone with a COVID-Zero approach,” says Susan Kirkland, head of the department of community health and epidemiology at Dalhousie University in Halifax. “Other provinces in Canada … no.

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Nova Scotia reports 118 new COVID-19 cases, thousands more now eligible for vaccines

For essential workers who take ‘packed’ Halifax buses, social distancing isn’t an option This represents the third day of decreasing new case counts, however the province notes that public health is still continuing to work through “the backlog of positive cases that need to be contacted and entered into Panorama, the data system.” On Monday, the premier told reporters the backlog in data entry was almost cleared. There are currently 1,591 active cases in the province and 64 people in hospital — 6 more than reported Monday.

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‘We have done as much as we can’: How the pandemic is affecting Black entrepreneurs in Nova Scotia

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Early childhood educators in N.S. call for more resources during COVID-19 third wave

The third wave in Nova Scotia has come with the strictest lockdown the province has had since the beginning of the pandemic. Childcare centres are mandated to stay open by the province but early childhood educators say more resources are needed to keep them safe.

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COVID-19 impacts on Black-owned businesses in Nova Scotia

The pandemic has been difficult for small businesses, but Black-owned businesses are facing additional challenges. A new study commissioned by the Black Business Initiative is providing some insight. Amber Fryday reports.

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Nova Scotia pledges $1.3M to food security organizations amid COVID-19 lockdown

Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin said on Monday the province is investing $1.3 million into Feed Nova Scotia, and other food banks across the province, as it continues to grapple with a surge in COVID-19 cases that has led the province to issue a lockdown.

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Nova Scotia says testing backlog almost cleared as 121 new COVID-19 cases reported

Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer Dr. Robert Strang said on Monday the province was “making steady progress” in clearing a backlog in COVID-19 testing and data entry. He said he expects the backlog will be cleared “within the next day.”

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COVID-19: Nova Scotia hair salon fined despite going to ‘great lengths’ to appear closed

COVID-19 cases.In a release, the RCMP said officers with West Hants District RCMP were notified shortly after 2 p.m. on May 6 that a personal service business was operating, contrary to public health restrictions.The business owner “went to great lengths” to appear closed, but it didn’t work.“Lights off, signs up saying ‘We’re closed,’ that kind of stuff, and I think there might have been some obscuring of windows to make it look like there was nobody around,” RCMP spokesperson Cpl.

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Nova Scotia announces 121 new COVID-19 cases; live briefing upcoming

Nova Scotia’s borders close to non-essential travel due to surge of COVID-19 cases New border measures came into effect this morning, barring all non-essential travel into the province and requiring rotational workers returning home from outbreak zones to self-isolate for 14 days.In a release Monday, the province said it is still working through a backlog of positive cases that need to be contacted and entered into Panorama, its data entry system.When possible, Public Health is notifying confirmed COVID-19 cases and close contacts by text message.As of Sunday, 366,089 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered, including 37,699 second doses.In a release Monday, Nova Scotia’s health authority said as of 12 p.m., there are currently

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Nova Scotia’s borders close to non-essential travel due to surge of COVID-19 cases

COVID-19 cases. Nova Scotia announces another death, record-breaking 227 new COVID-19 cases He says the measures also apply to anyone who had planned on moving to the province.They also apply to parents from out-of-province who were hoping to pick up or drop off students.Under the new rules, rotational workers returning home from so-called outbreak zones — such as the oilsands hub of Fort McMurray, Alta.

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Nova Scotia reports one new death, 163 new cases of COVID-19

COVID-19 on Saturday and one more death — a man in his 70s in the central health zone.That death brings the total number of COVID-19-related fatalities in the province to 71.“Another family is suffering the loss of a loved one, and on behalf of all Nova Scotians, I want to offer my condolences,” said Premier Iain Rankin in a release. “Our province is at a serious point in the pandemic.“The actions of every single Nova Scotian are critical right now.”“Everyone has a role to play. So, let’s do it together.

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Dr. Robert Strang says ‘it is not the time’ to be shopping at Costco for sandals

During a news briefing Friday, in which Nova Scotia reported its highest COVID-19 case count yet, the province’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Robert Strang, implored people to stop shopping for non-essential goods like sandals.

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Nova Scotia announces tighter restrictions to limit movement

The new COVID-19 numbers are leading to a stern warning from the Nova Scotia government for people not to travel or gather together. It’s also prompting tighter restrictions to limit movement and keep people out of the province.

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Nova Scotia outlines tougher COVID-19 measures amid record-breaking cases

Nova Scotia premier Iain Rankin outlined tougher COVID-19 measures set to begin on Saturday in the province after announcing a record-breaking 227 new cases on Friday, including tightening the border to only essential travel and schools being closed until at least the end of May.

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Nova Scotia to hold COVID-19 briefing with high daily case numbers expected again

online and can’t be booked directly through a community clinic, pharmacy or physician.Walk-ins will also be turned away. Nova Scotia Public Health also announced Friday it will begin contacting positive COVID-19 cases and close contacts by text message, when that is an option.With case numbers increasing in Nova Scotia, Public Health said this will allow timely notification of positive cases and close contacts so they can immediately begin self-isolation to avoid further spread.“The text message will advise people they have tested positive or have been identified as a close contact of someone who has COVID-19,” a statement said.If someone tests positive for COVID-19, they can expect a text message from Public Health, a call from the COVID

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Nova Scotia sets another daily COVID-19 record with 182 cases

Nova Scotia sets new daily record with 175 COVID-19 casesRankin said the restrictions imposed last week when the province went into a two-week lockdown were harsher than the measures taken during the first wave of the pandemic last year.On April 27, the province ordered the closure of schools, malls, gyms, bars, restaurants and most retail stores – and it closed its borders to all non-essential travel.Rankin also doubled the maximum fine for those caught violating the province’s public health rules, including a ban on travel between municipalities.Earlier Thursday, police in two Nova Scotia communities confirmed they had laid charges in connection with COVID-19 restrictions.Health and Wellness Minister Zach Churchill also confirmed that to

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N.S. hospital system on brink of being overwhelmed

Nova Scotia’s top COVID-19 critical care doctor says the province’s hospital system is on the brink of being overwhelmed by the third wave. Jesse Thomas reports.

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First COVID-19 vaccine authorized for use in children

The authorization of the vaccine is described as a significant milestone by Health Canada, it’s also one that Nova Scotia will implement in its immunization rollout. Alexa MacLean has more.

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‘Critical point’: Nova Scotia hospital system on brink of being overwhelmed by COVID-19 third wave

COVID-19 critical care doctor says the hospital system is on the brink of being overwhelmed by the number of patients requiring medical care during the third wave of the pandemic.The province has reported triple-digit case counts five days in a row, with a record-breaking 175 new cases Wednesday.There are now 1,203 active cases and 40 people in hospital. Nine of those hospitalized are in the intensive care unit.

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Nova Scotia sets new daily record with 175 COVID-19 cases

Global News Morning show host on his family’s fight with COVID-19 The province currently has 1,203 active cases of the virus. The number of people in hospital has climbed to 40, including nine in the ICU.

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Nova Scotia small businesses need more help during COVID-19

Nova Scotia has brought in a new round of supports for businesses impacted by COVID-19 and the current lockdown. But some small business owners say the supports won’t cover their needs. Jesse Thomas reports.

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Nova Scotia offers new COVID third-wave impact grants, small businesses say it’s not enough

COVID-19 lockdown but several small businesses say the supports don’t go far enough and are calling on the province to step up with more subsidies. Nova Scotia shutdown likely to be extended given spike in COVID-19 cases Minister of Inclusive Economic Growth Labi Kousoulis announced the province was offering $12 million in taxpayer money to support businesses that were forced to shut down during the third wave of the pandemic, a move to curb the spread of the virus that is leading to hundreds of new cases being reported each day this week.“Getting COVID-19 under control is the best thing we can do for the health and safety of Nova Scotians and for our business community,” said Kousoulis.

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Nova Scotia reports two deaths, 153 new COVID-19 cases

As of Tuesday, Nova Scotia has 1,060 active cases of COVID-19. There are 37 people in hospital, including eight in ICU.On May 3, Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 19,174 tests.As of May 3, 325,218 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered.

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Nova Scotia offers extra $12 million to businesses hit by latest COVID-19 lockdown

Kousoulis says newer businesses established after March 15, 2020, will see the grant amount calculated as 15 per cent of the sales revenue for any month from April 2020 to March 2021.The minister says the government will also defer certain administrative fees until June 30 for businesses that were required to close or were significantly curtailed by the current public health restrictions, adding that workers’ compensation premium payments will be deferred until the end of July.Under the lockdown, non-essential indoor services and businesses are closed until at least May 12.

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Nova Scotia on track for two doses of COVID-19 vaccine in arms by September: officials

COVID-19 Immunization Strategy associate deputy minister.“And, if there’s the opportunity to get enough supply, we would look at whether we can move those doses up a little bit for second doses,” N.S.

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COVID-19: N.S. microbiology lab plays catch-up with backlog, processes record number of tests

COVID-19 samples Sunday, something that is nothing short of remarkable, according to Dr. Todd Hatchette, the chief of microbiology for Nova Scotia Health.“It’s an incredible feat to actually scale up to that much volume,” said Hatchette.On Friday during the provincial COVID-19 briefing, Premier Iain Rankin revealed that Nova Scotia had a backlog of 45,000 COVID-19 cases waiting to be processed at the provincial microbiology lab in Halifax.Then, over the weekend, health-care specialists and lab teams worked around the clock to catch up on the testing backlog while bringing more staff on board, said Hatchette.It’s anticipated the lab will be caught up by the end of the day Monday, with a return to 48-hour turnarounds on testing results.

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Nova Scotia reports 146 new COVID-19 cases, active total closing in on 1,000

According to the province’s COVID-19 dashboard, 40 people are in hospital, six of whom are in ICU.More specific details will be shared in the COVID-19 briefing scheduled to take place at 3 p.m. AT.The event will be livestreamed here.Starting Monday, people aged 50 and older can book appointments for Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines at clinics across the province.The province said all community clinics and many participating pharmacies have available appointments for this age group.Nova Scotia’s first COVID-19 vaccination drive-thru clinic will also open on May 10, at the Dartmouth General Hospital.

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Dr. Strang on COVID-19 Outbreak in Nova Scotia

After a weekend of record-setting COVID-19 cases in Nova Scotia, Dr. Robert Strang discusses if lockdown will be extended, why we will continue with age-based vaccinations, and why anti-vaccination protestors weren’t ticketed after gathering outdoors in Halifax over the weekend.

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Nova Scotia shutdown likely to be extended given spike in COVID-19 cases

COVID-19 spread in early April than public health was aware of.“So many people have had no symptoms or mild symptoms and just never got tested… so it’s going to take us a bit of time to get out of this,” Strang said in an interview with Global News Morning on Monday.

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COVID-19: Front line workers urge people to follow public health restrictions

There are now 34 people in hospital in Nova Scotia due to COVID-19. It’s the most hospitals in the province have seen at any point in this pandemic and it’s expected that number will still climb in the coming week.

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N.S. reports 133 new COVID-19 cases, growing number of hospitalizations

17 ticketed for large gatherings in Halifax as province reports record-breaking COVID-19 cases There are 34 people in hospital, which is four more people than reported Saturday.Six of those patients are in ICU.Nine of the new cases are in Eastern Zone, one is in Northern Zone and six cases are in Western Zone.The province notes there is community spread in Central Zone, while they are closely monitoring for community spread in the other zones.Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 15,832 tests on Saturday. Due to the volume of testing, the lab is experiencing a backlog and people are waiting longer than usual for their results.

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N.S. RCMP officer diagnosed with COVID-19 after asymptomatic testing

Dalhousie scientists ‘ready and willing’ to help with COVID PCR testing backlog The officer is at home self-isolating, and the case is not believed to be related to frontline interaction.The Nova Scotia RCMP is following all directives and advice given by the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA),” RCMP said in a statement.“This includes disinfecting areas the officer may have been in, working with the NSHA to ensure the officer’s co-workers are notified and follow directions given by the NSHA, and working with NSHA investigators so they can complete contact tracing and notify members of the public who may have been in contact with this member, as required.”RCMP add that all frontline officers have personal protective equipment “and are

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17 ticketed for large gatherings in Halifax as province reports record-breaking COVID-19 cases

Nova Scotia reports record-breaking 148 cases of COVID-19 The first was at 11:12 p.m. in the 6000-block of Cedar Street, where six men were ticketed for violating 71(1)(b) of the Health Protection Act.The second call was at 12:48 a.m.

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Nova Scotia reports record-breaking 148 cases of COVID-19

COVID-19 on Saturday as Public Health works to clear a backlog of tens of thousands of tests.The previous record of single-day cases was on Tuesday, when 96 cases were reported.“We’re making progress with the lab and data-entry backlog but we will continue to see high case numbers for a few days,” said Dr.

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COVID-19: 10 people fined for holding a party in Halifax during lockdown

social gathering in Halifax early Saturday morning, during a time when the province is in lockdown amid a surge of COVID-19 cases.In a release, Halifax Regional Police said officers responded to a third-hand report of a loud party at a residence in the 2000 to 3000 block of Parker Street in Halifax around 12:30 a.m.“Police attended and found that activities were being conducted in excess of the provincially mandated gathering limits,” the release said. Nova Scotia reports record-breaking 148 cases of COVID-19 Under current provincial guidelines, gathering limits without social distancing are confined to a person’s household bubble.

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Nova Scotia health-care workers steel themselves for influx of COVID-19 patients

By the numbers, this is the worst the pandemic has ever been in Nova Scotia and there’s little question health-care workers are feeling the strain.

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Two men in N.S. trying to help amid India’s COVID-19 crisis

The eyes of the world are on India right now as it struggles with an overwhelming number of COVID cases. Two men originally from that country now living in Nova Scotia are watching that crisis unfold and are trying to help.

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Nova Scotia’s top doctor says all adults should be able to get COVID-19 vaccine by mid-June

Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer, said on Friday that all Nova Scotians aged 18 and older who want the COVID-19 vaccine should be able to book an appointment by mid-June, according to the latest data.

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COVID-19: N.S. reports another drop in cases, AstraZeneca vaccine open to more people

More specific details will be shared in the COVID-19 briefing scheduled to take place at 2 p.m.The event will be livestreamed here.As of Friday, Nova Scotia announced people aged 40 to 54 can book appointments for the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.These appointments also remain open to people 55 to 64 years old.In the meantime, appointments for Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines at clinics across the province are open to people aged 55 and older.

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Nova Scotia reports another drop in new cases of COVID-19

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Nova Scotia’s lockdown makes businesses nervous

Once the envy of Canada during the pandemic, Nova Scotia is now locking down for two weeks because of a COVID-19 surge.

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Nova Scotia to expand AstraZeneca vaccine for people aged 40 to 54

Within days of saying the province’s epidemiology didn’t support lowering the age for the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, Nova Scotia is making a change. By the end of the week, those as young as 40 will be eligible for the shot.

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First day of lockdown as Nova Scotia enters third wave of COVID-19

Wednesday marked the first day of a two-week lockdown in Nova Scotia, after three consecutive days of record-breaking COVID-19 cases were confirmed. Jesse Thomas reports.

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Nova Scotia reports 75 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday

Nova Scotia announced 75 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday. So far, 489 active cases remain in the province. Of the new cases, 67 are in the central zone, six are in the eastern zone, one is in the northern zone and one is in the western zone.More specific details will be shared in the COVID-19 briefing scheduled to take place at 3 p.m.The event will be live streamed on the Global News website.On Tuesday, Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin put the province in lockdown after health officials reported a record-breaking 96 new cases of COVID-19.As of 8 a.m, all schools and non-essential indoor services will be closed for the next two weeks.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also announced the military will deploy 60 service members to assist at the

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Nova Scotia entering 2-week shutdown amid COVID-19 surge

Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin announced on Tuesday that that a provincewide shutdown will begin at 8 a.m. on Wednesday and will last for two weeks.

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Canadian Armed Forces sending personnel to Nova Scotia over COVID-19 case spike

Nova Scotia announces almost 100 new COVID-19 cases, active total tops 400 This comes the day after the federal government confirmed it would be deploying military medical personnel to help Ontario’s beleaguered health-care system.Trudeau says the Forces carried out its assessment of what Ontario needs on the ground Monday and that military personnel will be mobilized over the next days.He says sending “women and men in uniform to help in Ontario is a serious step” and that Ottawa made this choice “because the situation requires it.”Trudeau says the federal government has also reached out to Alberta on what support the province might need.

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Nova Scotia announces almost 100 new COVID-19 cases, active total tops 400

https://t.co/xqAbkrrLIQ— Iain Rankin (@IainTRankin) April 27, 2021Nova Scotia reported three new schools with COVID-19 cases connected to them on Monday evening.Sydney Academy in Sydney will remain closed to students until Friday.

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N.S. closing schools in HRM after record-setting COVID-19 cases

In response to the surge of COVID-19 cases, Nova Scotia has ordered the closure of all schools in the Halifax Regional Municipality and area. Elizabeth McSheffrey reports.

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Nova Scotia announces modified COVID-19 restrictions amid rise in cases

Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang detailed modified COVID-19 restrictions on Monday following a rise in cases, which include limiting household gatherings to 10 people and reducing faith gatherings to 25 per cent of their indoor capacity.

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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

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