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7-year-old gets visit from his hero, N.S. chief of health Robert Strang

Province continues roll out of pop-up COVID-19 testing centres throughout Halifax Within a few hours, Strang was at their door with a coronavirus stuffed toy.Hughie said he was excited to see his hero.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“He uses very kind words,” the boy said.He named the toy “Covid Nine Teen.”In the near future, Hughie will have to undergo several more surgeries for his cleft lip and palate, conditions that occur during pregnancy and result in a split in the lip and an opening in the roof of the mouth.Dawn Dauphinee said the children’s hospital in Halifax has been helpful to her family.“We’re very thankful for all they do at the IWK,” she said.Dauphinee said she was blown away by

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N.S. Health warns of additional COVID-19 exposures across Halifax

to COVID-19 at 14 locations in the Halifax area.The locations and dates of potential exposure are:[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Public Health said it is currently in the process of contacting all businesses listed above.Health officials say anyone who visited these locations on the specified date and time should immediately visit the online self-assessment form to book a coronavirus test, regardless of whether or not they have COVID-19 symptoms.

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Province continues roll out of pop-up COVID-19 testing centres throughout Halifax

COVID-19 testing centres in the Halifax Regional Municipality.Testing on Dalhousie University’s Sexton Campus is set to resume on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., after hundreds turned out to receive free tests Tuesday. Halifax readies for sweeping coronavirus measures as cases trend upward The first of the pop-up centres was held this past weekend at The Dome, a nightclub in downtown Halifax, which has been unable to operate as a result of COVID-19 gathering restrictions.

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Public Health advises on 21 new potential coronavirus exposure locations in HRM

COVID-19 exposure locations in the Halifax area.

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Rising COVID-19 cases leads restaurant and bar group to recommend Halifax closures

Nova Scotia to test Halifax bar staff and late-night patrons for COVID-19 He says younger people are visiting restaurants and spreading the virus and that the only way to control transmission is to shut them down.Meanwhile, the province is announcing a special testing strategy aimed at patrons and employees of late-night bars and restaurants – even if they don’t have symptoms of the illness.Health officials said today anyone who works in a licenced establishment or who went to a bar or restaurant in Halifax after 10 p.m. in the last two weeks should book a COVID-19 test.“Most of our recent cases of COVID-19 have been among young people who have been to late-night bars and restaurants,” Dr.

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Nova Scotia to test Halifax bar staff and late-night patrons for COVID-19

coronavirus regardless of symptoms.The strategy was announced last week as Nova Scotia saw a rise in cases of COVID-19, particularly in one demographic.“Let’s call this what it is: We’re having a problem with 18- to 35-year-olds… They’re living as if COVID doesn’t exist,” Premier Stephen McNeil said on Friday. He said the main issue is going to bars with multiple social circles at a time.A rapid testing strategy for asymptomatic staff of bars and restaurants in Halifax kicked off this week. Nova Scotia reports 11 new COVID-19 cases on Monday In a Tuesday release, the province additionally called on anyone who may have attended a bar in the HRM after 10 p.m.

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Nova Scotia Health issues coronavirus exposure warning for 16 locations in Halifax

COVID-19 exposure at a list of locations across Halifax.Nova Scotia Health Public Health is asking that anyone who visited or worked at the following locations on the specified date and time to immediately self-isolate and contact 811 to arrange for COVID-19 testing, regardless of whether or not they have COVID-19 symptoms.The province’s recommendation is to visit the province’s website to do a self-assessment if, in the past 48 hours, individuals have had or are currently experiencing:[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Or two or more of the following symptoms:

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N.B. asks travellers from Halifax to monitor for COVID-19 symptoms

N.B. reports 23 new coronavirus cases Saturday, setting new single-day record If someone is to develop symptoms they are asked to immediately self-isolate and get tested for the coronavirus.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health, Dr.

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Coronavirus: Halifax shrinks number of spectators allowed in municipal arenas

COVID-19 rise in the Halifax Regional Municipality.In a press release issued on Friday the municipality says it has cancelled all bookings at Auburn Drive High School and Graham Creighton Junior High until at least Dec. 6.The Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), which coordinates bookings at all Halifax Regional Centre for Education schools, did not explicitly provide a reason for the decision.

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Nova Scotia Health Authority warns of potential exposure to COVID-19 at 9 locations in HRM

coronavirus exposures at nine location in HRM.The nine locations are spread throughout Halifax with dates ranging from Nov. 13 and Nov.

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Homelessness rates in Halifax doubled amid COVID-19 pandemic

As we enter the second wave, support agencies are preparing for a tough winter. Charities like the Salvation Army say the need for their services has skyrocketed. Jesse Thomas has more.

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Nova Scotia advises of potential exposure at Dartmouth tire store

COVID-19 at a tire store in Dartmouth.The province says there may have been a potential exposure at GCR Tire & Service Centre on 42 Isnor Dr. on Nov.

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Infectious disease expert advises Nova Scotians on avoiding lockdown

With the increase in cases in Nova Scotia, especially in the Halifax area, there is increasing concern about what we can do to protect the Atlantic bubble. One infectious disease expert says we can turn that around, and avoid a lockdown, if we take action now.

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Nova Scotia reports 2 new cases of COVID-19, has 23 active cases

coronavirus on Monday.Health officials say both cases are in the central health zone, which includes Halifax, and are connected to previously reported cases.The province said the source of infection is still under investigation.

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Nova Scotia, New Brunswick craft fairs to bring Christmas cheer amid COVID-19

Christmas at the Forum, will be held this year, but with strict COVID-19 guidelines in place.According to the Forum, the event will be held in the Multipurpose Centre in Halifax only, with approximately 100 booths, 7 weekends in a row. It began on Nov.

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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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Nova Scotia reports potential exposure to COVID-19 in Barrington Street Superstore

COVID-19 at a grocery store in Halifax.The province says a person who tested positive may have been infectious on Nov. 7 while visiting the Barrington Street Atlantic Superstore between 9 and 10 a.m.“Anyone present at the location during this time is asked to monitor for symptoms of COVID-19,” says a press release.The province says anyone exposed may develop symptoms up to and including Nov.

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Nova Scotia reports potential exposure to COVID-19 in 2 Bedford stores

coronavirus in Bedford.The exposures may have occurred at:“Anyone present at the location during this time is asked to monitor for symptoms of COVID-19,” says a press release.The province says anyone exposed may develop symptoms up to and including Nov. 20.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Nearly a dozen potential exposure locations have been identified in Halifax last week.

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Nova Scotia reports 1 new COVID-19 case on Monday

coronavirus on Monday.The province says the case is located in the Central Zone and is a close contact of a previously reported case.On Sunday, three cases in the Central Zone were reported and the sources were under investigation. In addition, nearly a dozen potential exposure locations have been identified in Halifax last week.Provincial health officials will meet for an update on COVID-19 in Nova Scotia at 3 p.m.

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Potential COVID-19 exposure reported for Halifax store, WestJet flight from Toronto

COVID-19 at a Dollarama location and a WestJet flight that landed in Halifax on Oct. 31.NSHA health officials say an exposure may have occurred at Duke Steet’s Dollarama between Oct.

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Irving Shipbuilding issued verbal order after labour department finds walkoff had valid reason

COVID-19 regulations, an inspection by the department found.A copy of the report obtained by Global News also ruled that roughly 90 workers at the Irving Halifax Shipyard had grounds to walk off the job last month over fears for their health and safety.“It was determined that the employees did have grounds for a reasonable belief there was a hazard to their health or safety,” the reported reads. N.S.

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Potential COVID-19 exposure reported at Halifax bar, Sobeys Clayton Park

COVID-19 at the Bitter End Martini Bar & Restaurant and Sobeys Clayton Park in Halifax.NSHA health officials say an exposure may have occurred at the Bitter End on Nov. 2 between 9 p.m.

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Maritime stakeholders keep an optimistic eye on 2021 cruise season

COVID-19 scrapped the season.The industry is worth about $164 million in Nova Scotia and close to $50 million in New Brunswick.All those numbers were zero for the year instead. Revenue loss from cruise ship suspension expected to reach over $165M, Halifax Port Authority says “Everybody knows what has happened,” says Lane Farguson, media relations and communications manager for the Port of Halifax, “not just to cruise here in Halifax but to all aspects of life as we know it.”Last week, federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau announced the extension of cruise restrictions in Canadian waters through the end of February 2021.

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Nova Scotia Public Health warns of COVID-19 exposure at Halifax Fit4Less gym

coronavirus at a gym on Dresden Row in Halifax.Health officials say an exposure may have occurred at Fit4Less on Oct. 26 from 8 a.m.

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HRM election 2020: Deadline approaching to vote by paper ballots

Halifax Regional Municipality residents will have until 7 p.m. on Saturday to cast their votes for the 2020 municipal elections.Residents will be able to vote by paper ballots only, according to HRM.Halifax mayoral candidates participate in virtual debateAs of Oct.

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N.S. warns of potential COVID-19 exposure on Sept. 30 flight from Toronto

coronavirus on an Air Canada flight on Sept. 30.Officials say the flight AC626 departed from Toronto at 9 p.m.

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Revenue loss from cruise ship suspension expected to reach over $165M: Halifax Port Authority

COVID-19 pandemic will result in a revenue loss of between $165 million and $170 million.Lane Farguson with the port authority says that includes the passenger spend portion, as well as how much is charged to vessels arriving and vessel provisioning.“Normally this (time of the year) would be peak cruise season,” said Farguson.

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Air traffic controller Nav Canada closing in Halifax after COVID-induced downturn

COVID-19 pandemic continues to squeeze the global airline industry.Nav Canada announced this week it was making the move to streamline its operations as the company tries to adapt to lower levels of air traffic.The president and CEO of the company, Neil Wilson, said in a statement Nav is in the toughest moment in its history because of the economic downturn caused by the global pandemic.The private, non-profit company had more than five thousand employees across the country before the pandemic but has since cut 14 per cent of its workforce – more than 720 people.Nav Canada has also announced it is closing its operations in Winnipeg.Despite the cuts, the company says it will continue to provide air navigation services for flights around the

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Northwood recommendations leave many questions unanswered

One of the hotspots in the COVID-19 outbreak in Nova Scotia was at the Northwood long term care home in Halifax. The province is now planning to invest over $37 million to improve long-term care and address recommendations from the Northwood review.

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Staffing issues, shared rooms led to deadly outbreak at N.S. long-term home: review

The province released recommendations from a pair of reviews into COVID-19 outbreak at Northwood Manor in Halifax on Monday. Alicia Draus has more.

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