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24.02.2021 / 18:14

Premier Iain Rankin to provide first COVID-19 update on Wednesday

NSHA advises of potential COVID-19 exposure at 4 HRM stores, 2 flights That practice continued despite few COVID-19 cases being recorded in the province when contrasted with other regions in Canada that still held in-person briefings.Instead, Wednesday’s meeting will allow a limited number of media outlets to attend in-person.All those attending in-person will be required to wear masks while media outlets unable to attend in-person can call in to ask their questions.The update is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m.

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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia reports 4 new cases Saturday

COVID-19 on Saturday.There are now 18 active cases of the novel coronavirus in the province.One of the new cases is located in the western zone and is related to travel outside Atlantic Canada.

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Nova Scotia Health issues COVID-19 exposure warnings for New Minas

All the potential COVID-19 exposure sites in Nova Scotia over the past 14 days Public health officials say anyone who visited the Burger King at 9148 Commercial St. in New Minas on Feb. 10 between 12 p.m.

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Public health officials report decreased wait times for mental health, addictions services

COVID-19 pandemic, Nova Scotia’s public health officials report decreased wait times for mental health and addictions services.In an update to the province’s standing committee on health, the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) said wait times for non-urgent cases have decreased 42 per cent for adults and 43 per cent for children and youth.

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Nova Scotia reports no new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday

COVID-19 on Saturday as the active number of cases continues to drop.There are now just seven active cases of the virus in the province, health officials confirmed.“I am so proud of Nova Scotians for the work they’ve done to contain the virus and keep our case numbers low,” said Premier Stephen McNeil, in a press release on Saturday.“I want to remind everyone that provincial restrictions aren’t changing until Monday, so let’s keep the current measures in mind and have a safe weekend.”McNeil and Dr.

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N.S. long-term care sector welcomes legislation keeping couples together in homes

first announced in February last year and will cover Nova Scotians admitted to any one of the 133 long-term care homes licensed and funded by the province.Premier Stephen McNeil said work is underway with the federal government to ensure this applies to homes with veterans’ units as well.Prior to the legislation, Nova Scotian couples could be placed in different facilities based on each person’s care requirements, and the availability of beds to meet those particular needs in homes.Starting next month, however, if a person requires a residential care bed, but their spouse has higher needs that warrant a more expensive long-term care bed, both will be placed together even if the home has no residential care beds available.Krista Beeler,

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Nova Scotia’s active COVID-19 case count at 10 Thursday as residents urged to get tested

COVID-19 on Thursday as the province reported two additional recoveries.That now means the province sits at 10 active cases of the coronavirus.Health officials say the new case reported Thursday is located in the central zone and is related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada. Nova Scotia updates its COVID-19 vaccination plan “Nova Scotians can be proud of the work they’re doing to keep our case numbers low,” Premier Stephen McNeil said in a press release.“It shows people are taking the health of their fellow citizens seriously.

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Nova Scotia reports no new COVID-19 cases, 11 active cases

COVID-19 cases on Thursday.As a result of a single additional recovery on Thursday, there are now only 11 active cases of the novel coronavirus in the province.

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Nova Scotia to provide COVID-19 briefing Friday

COVID-19 briefing on Friday.Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health, will be joined by Premier Stephen McNeil for the briefing.Although originally scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.

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Nova Scotia education minister under pressure to release school ventilation test results

promised inspections, repairs and upgrades would be completed on those systems as part of the plan to make schools safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.The education department assures the work has been done, but without the results in front of them, Nova Scotia Parents for Public Education — an online advocacy group with more than 17,000 members — says families are being left in the dark.“We want to know that there are measures in place, we want to know that if we were to come across some outbreaks, there is some sense of security in the schools,” said Stacey Rudderham, co-chair of the group and a mother of two junior high school students in Fall River, N.S.“It is concerning, especially because this is the time of year where they expect more

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Nova Scotia to provide COVID-19 briefing Friday

COVID-19 briefing on Friday.Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health, will lead the briefing which is scheduled to begin at 12 p.m.

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Why Nova Scotia Health asks you to read its exposure notices very carefully

coronavirus exposure in the province.Officials do that whenever someone was in a location and contact tracing either wasn’t possible or health officials aren’t sure that contact tracing captured everyone who was possibly exposed.But as researchers learn more about COVID-19, the province’s guidance has continued to change. COVID-19 exposure notices issued for flight, location in Truro For instance, shortly before New Year’s Eve, the province began issuing separate directions for those awaiting testing results based on whether individuals were showing symptoms.“If you have symptoms of COVID-19 you are required to self-isolate while you wait for your test result.

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Union leaders, advocates urge N.S. government to require minimum care hours in nursing homes

Research suggests a minimum of 4.1 hours of direct care is required to meet basic needs each day, yet Nova Scotia is falling far short of that benchmark, they told the members of the government’s standing committee on health Tuesday.“I can almost guarantee you there’s not a child at the IWK Health Centre that’s waiting two hours or an hour-and-a-half to get fed,” said Janet Hazelton, president of the Nova Scotia Nurses’ Union (NSNU).“That wouldn’t happen with our children and it shouldn’t happen with our seniors.” N.S.

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Nova Scotia to provide COVID-19 update on Tuesday

COVID-19 update on Tuesday.Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang will lead the briefing, which is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m.

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Nova Scotia Health issues potential COVID-19 exposure warnings for 2 locations in Truro

COVID-19 self-assessment page to arrange for COVID-19 testing, regardless of whether they have COVID-19 symptoms. The locations are: All the potential COVID-19 exposure sites in Nova Scotia over the past 14 days Individuals who have symptoms are required to self-isolate while awaiting results.

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Acadia student tests positive for COVID-19

Nova Scotia reports 0 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday The positive case is related to travel, the university said, and the student has been self-isolating in a university residence.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Nova Scotia’s coronavirus restrictions require anyone arriving in the province to self-isolate for 14 days to limit the spread of COVID-19.Only travellers arriving from Newfoundland and Labrador and P.E.I. are exempt from the self-isolation requirements.The student is asymptomatic, Acadia confirmed, and Nova Scotia health officials have been notified and are monitoring the system.Contact tracing is underway, and the province will notify close contacts.

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Nova Scotia to provide COVID-19 update Friday

4 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Nova Scotia, 28 active cases remain Friday’s update comes a day after the province reported four new cases of the virus on Thursday.McNeil said in a press release on Thursday that the province was continuing to monitor the surge in cases in New Brunswick, which has recorded 118 cases since the beginning of the year.“The situation there is a reminder of how quickly the virus can spread, and also reminds us of the importance of following all the public health protocols,” McNeil said.The provincial update is set to begin at 1 p.m.

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Halifax’s Emera Oval opens for the season with new COVID-19 procedures

Riverglade Motocross sees a surge in new riders amid COVID-19 Skaters can pre-register for public skate times at Halifax.ca/myREC or by calling 902-490-6666.Additionally, there no group or school bookings will be permitted.The Emera Oval opens to public skating (at reduced capacity) today at 10 am.A few things:• You now need to pre-register: https://t.co/xWzJErs0Wm or 902-490-6666• No group/school bookings• Free skate/helmet rentals available, but bring your own if possible @globalhalifax pic.twitter.com/pidUNs1jTw— Ashley Field (@AshleyJVField) January 4, 2021For the first time since the Oval was closed on March 22, 2019, the facility will allow for equipment rentals — although it is encouraging those who have skates and helmets to bring

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Potential COVID-19 exposure in New Glasgow

COVID-19 exposure warning for a location in New Glasgow.Health officials are asking anyone who visited the Century Snooker Club at 980 East River Rd. on Dec.

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Nova Scotia reports 6 COVID-19 cases on Sunday

Nova Scotia reports 7 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday One is a close contact of a previously reported case while the other is related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada. That individual is self-isolating as required by the province’s COVID-19 restrictions.The final case announced on Sunday is located in the western zone and is also related to travel outside Atlantic Canada.

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N.S. reports 6 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday, 28 recoveries

COVID-19 on Saturday.Four of the new cases are located in the central zone and two cases are in the eastern zone.All of the new cases reported on Saturday are under investigation.

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Nova Scotia choir students release music video after not being able to sing amid the pandemic

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Nova Scotia reports new COVID-19 case at Park West School in Halifax

COVID-19 connected to a primary school in Halifax. The case, located at Park West School, is one of the 15 new cases reported on Friday.Health officials say the individual who has tested positive for the novel coronavirus was not in school on Friday and is self-isolating. Nova Scotia reports 15 new COVID-19 cases Friday Officials are working to identify any students or staff who may have been in close contact with the individual.

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Councillors give green light to Halifax Convention Centre business plan, $11.1 million in the red

COVID-19 pandemic.The 2020-2021 Events East Business Plan passed unanimously on Tuesday, meaning the municipality will split that tab with the provincial government. The HRM will fork out $5.4 million and the province will pay just under $5.6 million.The municipality’s portion will come from its Halifax Convention Centre Reserve, a coffer Coun.

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All the potential COVID-19 exposure sites in Nova Scotia over the past 14 days

COVID-19 exposure sites Nova Scotia Health has issued a warning for over the past 14 days.The list will be updated as health officials provide more locations and exposure dates no longer become relevant, for example, if there is no longer a chance of someone developing symptoms due to 14 days having passed.Nova Scotia recommends visiting the province’s website to do a self-assessment if, in the past 48 hours, individuals have had or are currently experiencing:Or two or more of the following symptoms:It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at the location on this date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec.

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Nova Scotia identifies 8 new potential COVID-19 exposure locations, 1 revised time

COVID-19 exposure locations.They include eight new locations or times as well as a revised time for a single location.Nova Scotia Health is directing anyone who worked or visited the locations on the specific date and time to immediately visit the province’s COVID-19 self-assessment page in order to book a COVID-19 test.Individuals who were at the locations can also call 811 if they don’t have online access or if they have symptoms that concern them.This should be done regardless of whether an individual has coronavirus symptoms. Nova Scotia reports 9 new coronavirus cases, 1 linked to Bedford South School Nova Scotia Health issued for the Fit4Less at 1535 Dresden Row on Nov.

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COVID-19 exposures, medical officials have confirmed to Global News.Nova Scotia Health says that the 20 patients, who were scheduled for elective surgeries on Thursday or Friday, had their procedures postponed. Less than 5 health workers have tested positive for COVID-19 in N.S.

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‘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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Spike in COVID-19 cases renews parent concerns about keeping Halifax-area schools open

COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise in the Halifax area, some parents say the provincial government should shut down local schools until the worst of the second wave passes.More than 150 people responded to the question from Global News on the Facebook page, Nova Scotia Parents for Public Education. Many said the education department should close schools in the province’s epicentre of the pandemic — the Halifax Regional Municipality — until Christmas or later.Others, however, argued facilities should remain open for children’s mental health, and some called for additional online learning resources that give children the option of staying home.

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Nova Scotia reports 16 new coronavirus cases, 1 recovery Wednesday

Nova Scotia reports 37 new cases of COVID-19, shuts down bars, gyms Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health, warned on Tuesday that Nova Scotians can continue to expect high case numbers for at least the next two weeks.Premier Stephen McNeil said in a press release that all Nova Scotians will have to dig deep in order to beat back the spread of the virus.“We can stop the spread of COVID-19 in our communities if we work together.

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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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Nova Scotia Health issues coronavirus exposure warning for 6 more locations in Halifax

Nova Scotia reports 6 new coronavirus cases, new emerging cluster The first location is Real Fake Meats on Gottingen Street on Oct. 31, between 4 p.m.

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Nova Scotia reports 6 new coronavirus cases, new emerging cluster

novel coronavirus cases on Saturday, while also reporting news of a new emerging cluster in the province.The six new cases are all located in the province’s central zone, health officials said on Saturday.One of the cases is related to the Bitter End, a bar located on Argyle Street in Halifax. At this time, several cases connected to the Bitter End appear to be linked to the COVID-19 cluster in Clayton Park.

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Downtown Halifax bar and YMCA latest to be flagged as potential COVID-19 exposure sites

COVID-19 exposure warnings for two locations in downtown Halifax Friday.Both are tied to activity earlier this week, health officials said.The first warning is regarding the basement of the Economy Shoe Shop Bar & Restaurant on Argyle Street.Officials say the exposure occurred on Sunday, Nov. 8, between 8 p.m.

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N.B. reports no new coronavirus cases, 4 recoveries

novel coronavirus on Tuesday and four additional recoveries from the virus.That means there are now 17 active cases of COVID-19 in the province. New Brunswick reports 1 new case of COVID-19 on Monday All New Brunswick regions are now back in the “yellow” phase of the provincial COVID-19 recovery plan.To date, the province has confirmed 355 cases of COVID-19 and has reported 332 recoveries.There have been six deaths in New Brunswick.

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Nova Scotia reporting 2 new COVID-19 cases, 4 recoveries Friday

coronavirus on Friday.The province also reported four new recoveries, and said the total number of active cases is now 16.

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Nova Scotia reports 4 new coronavirus cases, 1 new recovery Wednesday

‘We cannot become complacent’: N.S. top doc says decisions made now will affect holiday season There are now 19 active cases of the novel coronavirus in Nova Scotia.Health officials have yet to provide details on the cases that were under investigation earlier this week.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The province has completed 853 tests, pushing the total number of tests to 115,155.Since the pandemic began there have been 65 deaths related to COVID-19 in the province.There have been 1,118 confirmed cases of the virus in Nova Scotia, 1,034 are now considered to be resolved.There are now zero patients in the hospital.N.S.

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Nova Scotia reports no new coronavirus cases on Monday

Nova Scotia reports 2 new travel-related cases of COVID-19 The most recent cases announced in the province came on Sunday when it reported two new cases in Nova Scotia.Health officials say the new cases are related to travel outside of the Atlantic bubble and the individuals have been self-isolating.Since the pandemic began there have been 1,097 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia, with 1,026 people having recovered from the virus.Officials say 65 people have died from the coronavirus.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]As of Monday, the province has completed 106,286 tests.

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No new cases of coronavirus reported in Nova Scotia Monday

Nova Scotia reports no new cases of COVID-19 Sunday There have been 1,092 cases in Nova Scotia while 1,023 people have recovered from the novel coronavirus.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Nova Scotia has recorded 65 virus-related deaths.The province has completed 102,402 tests since the pandemic began.One person is receiving treatment at an intensive care unit as a result of the virus.The Atlantic bubble remains intact and operational despite the increasing number of cases being reported in New Brunswick.The province told Global News over the weekend that it continues to monitor the situation but has no plans to change its rules now.Nova Scotia remains the only province in the Atlantic Bubble

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Nova Scotia reports no new cases of COVID-19 Sunday

COVID-19 were recorded in the province on Sunday.There are four active cases of the virus in the province.Three new cases were reported on Saturday. Two cases were related to travel outside of Canada and the other case is a close contact with them.

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No new cases of COVID-19 reported in N.S. on Monday

novel coronavirus on Monday.There remains only one active case in the province. That individual is currently in the intensive care unit.

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No new cases of COVID-19 reported Sunday in Nova Scotia

novel coronavirus on Sunday.There remain three active cases in the province. One person is currently in the intensive care unit.

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Nova Scotia hoping to introduce COVID Alert app in near future

COVID Alert app that notifies residents when they may have been near an individual who tested positive for coronavirus.After a cabinet meeting on Thursday, Premier Stephen McNeil said he is hoping to see the app utilized in the province as soon as possible.“There’s a few details we need to sign off with the government and then we’ll announce it, but we’re signing off on it,” McNeil told reporters.The app has already been introduced in several provinces in Canada, and its usage is expected to continue to grow. National COVID-19 tracking app now available to Manitobans With it, people who test positive for COVID-19 are given one-time keys, by provincial public health, to enter into the app.

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Nova Scotia may be subject to national minimum care standards in nursing homes

throne speech, as the long-term care sector prepares for the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.“It is a national shame what has happened in long-term care facilities across the country, and it has really shone a spotlight on the inadequacies that some of these facilities experienced,” federal Minister of Seniors Deb Schulte told Global News on Friday.“We don’t want to be in a jurisdictional fight, it’s about supporting each other and working together to get the resources that are required,” Schulte said.The national standards would go a step further than the interim guidelines for infection control and prevention in long-term care facilities (LTCs), issued by the Public Health Agency of Canada in April.

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N.S. nursing homes ask province to delay withholding funds over vacant beds during pandemic

Nursing Homes of Nova Scotia Association says its members feel “backed into a corner” by a recent provincial directive to start refilling empty beds, or risk daily funding deductions of more than $130 per vacancy.The ultimatum to fill all but a “pre-approved” number of beds was sent to some nursing homes last week by the Department of Health and Wellness, as a result of “significant access and flow issues,” and an increased number of people waiting for permanent placement in homes.“Given the current epidemiology, lower risk of exposure and availability of (personal protective equipment), we must now resume work to ensure safe and timely access to nursing home beds for those who need them most,” wrote Kevin Orrell, the department’s deputy

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Questions raised about role of specialists in some regional centres for education during pandemic

Parents of children with diverse needs concerned about lack of detail in back-to-school plan The three RCEs say the specialists are providing critical supports to student learning, health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.Kristen Loyst, communications officer for AVRCE, said the decision to “redeploy” certain student support staff is not impacting the quality or quantity of service provided to students.

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Nova Scotia to get $289M from federal government for COVID-19 response

COVID-19 response.The provincial government announced on Wednesday that the funds will come from the provincial-federal-territorial safe restart agreement, a $19-billion fund announced in July.“Nova Scotia is working closely with the federal government and other provinces and territories to respond to COVID-19, and ensure individuals and businesses have services and supports they need to help ease the challenges,” said Premier Stephen McNeil in a press release. N.S.

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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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