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16.06.2022 / 21:51

COVID-19: N.S. sees bump in positive PCR tests, begins counting reinfections

COVID-19 - Canada to update its ‘fully-vaccinated’ definition Beginning this week, the province is including reinfections as part of its lab-confirmed cases count. According to a news release, the province had previously not included reinfections “because the number was small” but the Omicron variant has made reinfections “more frequent.”“Since the beginning of the Omicron wave, there have been 215 people who have tested positive 90 days or more after a previous positive PCR test result,” said Dr.

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COVID-19: N.S. says peak of 6th wave behind us, reports 24 new deaths

COVID-19 cases, however hospitalizations have gone up and there are 24 new deaths to report in the weekly epidemiologic update.For the seven-day period ending April 25, the province recorded 5,436 new PCR-confirmed cases. That’s compared to 7,508 positive tests in the previous report.In addition to the 24 deaths, there were 91 new hospitalizations due to the virus. The update states increases in hospitalizations and deaths are “not unexpected” because severe outcomes lag behind new infections.

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N.S. health official explains change in reporting of COVID-19 data

Nova Scotia’s deputy chief medical officer of health Dr. Shelley Deeks explained on Thursday the province’s updated approach to reporting COVID-19 data, which has since shifted to weekly updates.

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N.S. announces COVID-19 outbreak at long-term care home, briefing upcoming

COVID-19: N.S. reports 40 new cases; spike attributed to faith group gatherings Minister of Seniors and Long-Term Care Barbara Adams, and Dr.

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COVID-19: N.S. reports 31 new cases from past 3 days, 5 under investigation

Two cases are in Western Zone. One is a close contact of a previously reported case.

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Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine recommended for adults 30+ in Canada: NACI

The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) Vice-Chair Dr.

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NACI recommends AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine be offered to Canadians 30+

National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) is lowering its age recommendation for Oxford-AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine to younger age groups.NACI now recommends the vaccine be used in people 30 years of age and older, “if the individual does not wish to wait for an mRNA vaccine and the benefits outweigh the risks,” said Shelley Deeks, NACI’s vice-chair.Previously, NACI’s guidance said the shot should only be used on those aged 55 and older.Deeks said NACI “weighs the benefits” of the vaccine against the risks associated with COVID-19 infection.

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NACI reaffirms recommendation of 4-month interval between vaccine doses

The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) on Wednesday repeated its recommendation for a four-month interval between doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Canada pauses AstraZeneca vaccine for under 55

TORONTO, ONT – Canada on Monday suspended the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine for people under age 55 following concerns it might be linked to rare blood clots.

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NACI recommending AstraZeneca vaccine not be used for people under the age of 55

Shelley Deeks with Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) on Monday said NACI was recommending that the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine not be used for adults under 55 years of age. Those 55 and older can still receive the vaccine with informed consent.

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Canada suspends use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for people under 55

TORONTO (AP) - Canada on Monday suspended the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine for people under age 55 following concerns it might be linked to rare blood clots.The National Advisory Committee on Immunization had recommended the pause for safety reasons and the Canadian provinces, which administer health in the country, announced the suspension Monday."There is substantial uncertainty about the benefit of providing AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines to adults under 55 given the potential risks," said Dr.

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Can we really socialize again? How to do it safely

COVID-19 safety measures ease.This follows stores, campgrounds, daycares, hairdressers, schools and more, depending on where in Canada you live.But reopening can come with a price: parts of the U.S., for example, are seeing a resurgence in coronavirus cases after local businesses emerged from lockdown. Here’s how to walk the line between enjoying some of the new services that are available, and keeping yourself and others safe.Some places are inherently more risky than others.

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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