Coronavirus: No new cases reported as Nova Scotia active case total drops to 3

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Police in Windsor, Ont., commenced their enforcement Saturday of an injunction granted on Friday by an Ontario judge to allow for protesters at the Ambassador Bridge to be cleared out. Sean O’Shea has more details on how the enforcement proceeded, with protesters closest to the bridge seen moving back peacefully, while others drove their vehicles away from the area.

COVID-19 in Nova Scotia declined slightly since Friday, the province announced on Saturday.In an abbreviated weekend news release, the province said there were 79 people in hospital who were admitted due to COVID-19 and were receiving specialized care in a designated unit. That’s down by three since Friday.However, another three people were in intensive care, for a total of 14.

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MOSCOW - With the risk of war looming larger, Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Joe Biden held a high-stakes telephone call Saturday as a tense world watched and worried that an invasion of Ukraine could begin within days.Before talking to Biden, Putin had a telephone call with French President Emmanuel Macron, who met with him in Moscow earlier in the week to try to resolve the biggest security crisis between Russia and the West since the Cold War. A Kremlin summary of the call suggested that little progress was made toward cooling down the tensions.The closely watched call between Biden and Putin began shortly after 11 a.m.

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COVID-19 on Saturday.According to the provincial COVID-19 dashboard, the deaths involve a person in their 70s and two people in their 80s in Zone 1 and one person in their 90s in Zone 4.A total of 286 people with COVID-19 have now died in New Brunswick. Anti-mandate demonstration in Fredericton enters Day 2 Since Friday, hospitalizations have dropped by 13, for a total of 122 people in hospital.

Ottawa is seeing another influx of people in the downtown as the demonstrations against COVID-19 public health measures and vaccine mandates enters its third weekend. Reports say there was some sort of party or additional protest late Friday night.

WILLINGBORO, Pa. - Officials in Burlington County announced Saturday that a man was shot and killed in a parking lot in a Willingboro shopping center. The investigation began after officers were called to the Kennedy Plaza in the 400 block of John F. Kennedy Way just after 7:30 p.m.

COLOMBO (News 1st); President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that the nature or extent of the challenges will not matter in fulfilling the promises made to the people.He noted that development activities continue in the country while taking necessary steps to control the COVID-19 pandemic.The President also pointed out that the economy, which had been collapsed for nearly two years, is gradually recovering.The President made these remarks participating in the first round of discussions in a series of sessions with professionals representing various fields, held at the President’s House on Friday (11).The professionals who participated in the discussion said that they are further committed to make the national programme a success by giving the necessary strength to achieve the goals desired by the President, said a statement.The professionals vehemently rejected the allegations spread by some sections with the objective of achieving narrow political agendas, the statement added.Experts in the field said that the new approach to agriculture initiated by the President is being continuously supported by the researchers and entrepreneurs who are engaged full time in these fields, further noted the statement.Representatives from a wide range of fields, including education, policy, sociology, agriculture, research, water and renewable energy, medical, engineering and innovation, were present at the discussion with the President.Ministers, State Ministers, Members of Parliament, the Governor of the Central Bank, the Secretary to the President, the Principal Advisor to the President and many others were also present.

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Ontario hospital on Saturday with COVID-19, as the province continues to battle the pandemic.New data released by the province on Feb. 12 suggests a drop in the number of people in hospital from the previous day.

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were discharged in the past twenty four hours taking the total to 10,31,304.

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◾New cases in State: 3,202◾New cases in B'lore: 1,293◾Positivity rate: State - 2.95%; Blore - 2.49%◾Discharges: 8,988◾Active cases: State- 38,747; B'lore- 16k◾Deaths:38 (B'lore- 10)◾Tests: 1,08,534#COVID

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After two weeks of the protest convoy occupying Ottawa, questions are rising over whether a better security response could have averted all the disruption sooner.

Norway has lifted its final Covid restrictions, scrapping social distancing and masks in crowded spaces despite a surge in Omicron infections.

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[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“As the weather gets nicer, I encourage everyone to get outside and experience all that our province has to offer. But please continue to take care, be safe and follow public health advice and rules.”According to the province, there remain only two active cases in Nova Scotia.To date, Nova Scotia has 49,775 negative test results, 1,061 positive COVID-19 cases, 62 deaths and two active COVID-19 cases.Cases range in age from under 10 to over 90.

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“We do not know exactly why someone does get ALS,” says Paula Aceto, fundraising specialist for the ALS Society of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]But starting July 2, the court said it will further expand in-person hearings to a limited number of trials and preliminary inquiries for accused individuals not in custody, if the hearing can be done safely.“Some hearings may still be delayed as work continues to modify courtrooms and public court spaces,” the court said in a statement.“These modifications are required to adhere to public heath directives and to protect the health and safety of those working in and attending courthouses.”Sheriff Services will be screening people at the entrance to the courthouse to ensure the individual’s presence is required in court and that it is safe for them to attend.

coronavirus reported in Nova Scotia.In a news release, the province said the QEII Health Sciences Centre’s microbiology lab completed 355 Nova Scotia tests on Monday.The last positive case was reported on June 9.“Each and every Nova Scotian has made sacrifices to get us to this place,” said Premier Stephen McNeil in a statement.“And while we can all be pleased with our progress, it’s vital we remain vigilant.

coronavirus pandemic. The corporation says there were two million cannabis transactions the fiscal year of April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020, with an average dollar value of $34.74.Total sales were up 9.7 per cent to $726 million with $655.1 million in beverage alcohol sales and $71 million in recreational cannabis sales.According to the corporation, Nova Scotia ready-to-drink products experienced an extremely strong year, with sales increasing by 101.4 per cent to $16 million.

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]As it stands, there are only three active cases of COVID-19 in the province, none of which are in long-term care homes.The Oakwood Terrace Nursing Home in Dartmouth is also taking a creative approach to welcoming back visitors. The facility has ordered a large, marquis-style tent that it will pitch in the gardens, meaning visits can take place rain or shine.

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The province says individual facilities will communicate directly with residents and their families to arrange visits.“COVID-19 has been hardest on seniors and those with disabilities living in nursing and special care homes. It has been lonely and difficult, but it has been necessary,” said Premier Stephen McNeil in a statement.“I understand it is not the long-awaited hug you have been craving, but sitting in the fresh air for a visit with a loved one is a good first step.

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Carroll says the change will see about 60 municipal employees work the same number of hours over a condensed work week, with either Monday or Friday off.He says the move will allow municipal offices to stay open five days a week to serve the public, while giving employees flexibility and more time to deal with family life.Carroll says the pilot project will be evaluated by the end of January and a decision will be made on whether to make the change permanent.This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 15, 2020.

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Licensed child-care centres and family daycare homes are allowed to reopen on Monday at 50 per cent capacity.The province says they can move up to 100 per cent if they are able to meet public health’s COVID-19 guidelines for child care settings.“I want to thank daycare operators and employees across the province for their patience and their hard work to ensure our children are returning to a place where they can safely learn and play with their peers,” said Premier Stephen McNeil in a statement.“I also want to thank parents and caregivers for adapting to having their children at home or making other arrangements.

COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 1,062.“We must keep working together to follow the public health protocols and keep the spread of this virus as low as possible.”[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]According to the province, there is one licensed long-term care home in Nova Scotia –Northwood in Halifax — with an active case of COVID-19.The QEII Health Sciences Centre’s microbiology lab completed 854 tests on Friday and is operating 24-hours.To date, the province said Nova Scotia has 48,384 negative test results, 1,062 positive COVID-19 cases, 62 deaths, and four active COVID-19 cases.Cases range in age from under 10 to over 90.

COVID-19 pandemic, Nova Scotians will still be able to enjoy a camping season, but will need to follow a few health and safety guidelines. “Camping is going to look different this year,” said Sandra Fraser, promotion and development officer with the Department of Lands and Forestry.“We do have lots of reminders throughout the park, with signage and posters at all out facilities to let people know how it’s being operated.”Provincial campgrounds will officially open on Monday, June 15, while bookings opened online only this week to reduce face-to-face interactions with staff.Camping opportunities at provincial parks in Nova Scotia will open Monday w parks operating at a reduced 30 percent capacity.

Many Nova Scotians are eager to pitch a tent as provincial campgrounds open Monday. As Jesse Thomas reports, for many it’s a chance for a stay-cation.

COVID-19, the province announced on Friday.That means there remain 1,061 total cases of the novel coronavirus, four of which were still active as of Friday.“Our numbers are moving in the right direction, with no new cases of COVID-19 to report again today,” said Premier Stephen McNeil in a press release.“As we work to reopen our province, I encourage Nova Scotians to continue to follow the public health protocols and keep one another safe.”Provincial health officials are reporting that 995 people have recovered from COVID-19, while 62 people have died.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Of the four active cases, two people are in the hospital one of which is in intensive care.There are no cases in the

coronavirus news briefings.Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston says as the economy begins the process of reopening, so, too, should the committee structure within the legislature.“It’s time now,” Tim Houston said in a phone interview Thursday.“The committees should be restarted right now; that should happen immediately.”Premier Stephen McNeil announced Wednesday that COVID-19 press briefings will be placed on hold while Dr. Robert Strang, the province’s top doctor, follows public health protocol and self-isolates for 14 days.Strang confirmed he would be heading to New Brunswick for a follow-up surgical procedure that isn’t available in Nova Scotia.