N.S. reports no new cases of COVID-19 for first time in nearly a month

A robot dog operating alongside ATVs in the southwest U.S. Photo: Courtesy Ghost Robotics.

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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SALT LAKE CITY - Traffic deaths decreased in Utah after the state enacted the strictest drunken driving laws in the nation five years ago, new research published Friday by a U.S. government agency shows.The findings, which pertain to fatalities involving and not involving alcohol, provide initial validation for conservative lawmakers who passed the law over concerns from restaurant and tourism industry lobbyists.In the study published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, researchers wrote that, in the years after Utah changed the drunken driving threshold from .08% to .05% blood-alcohol content, the number of crashes and fatalities fell even though drivers logged more miles."Changing the law to .05% in Utah saved lives and motivated more drivers to take steps to avoid driving impaired," said Dr.

HARPER, Kan. - Rain on a wedding day can be upsetting for any couple, but a tornado can be downright frightening during the vows.In some cultures, rain is viewed as good luck, symbolizing various things from fertility to unity. It can also represent that your marriage will last a lifetime. Candra and Caleb Pence would agree.It was May 19, 2012, and the 21-year-old bride was ready to marry the man of her dreams.

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.

KABUL, Afghanistan - Demonstrators in Afghanistan’s capital Saturday condemned President Joe Biden’s order freeing up $3.5 billion in Afghan assets held in the U.S. for families of America’s 9/11 victims — saying the money belongs to Afghans.Protesters who gathered outside Kabul's grand Eid Gah mosque asked America for financial compensation for the tens of thousands of Afghans killed during the last 20 years of war in Afghanistan.Biden's order, signed Friday, allocates another $3.5 billion in Afghan assets for humanitarian aid to a trust fund to be managed by the U.N.

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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.

Nova Scotia vaccinated a record number of people this week as the vaccine roll out continues to grow. While the province remains in the limited supply stage, it is expecting to double the number of vaccines received in the coming weeks.

Nova Scotia reported one new case of COVID-19 on Friday and announced the expansion of the province’s COVID-19 vaccination program. Premier Iain Rankin said at a coronavirus briefing Friday afternoon that appointments are filling up, but there’s still space.

COVID-19 on Friday and announced the expansion of the province’s COVID-19 vaccination program.The expansion will include anyone who is 80 years of age and older and born in May, June, July or August.According to the province, people who are 80 and older and born between May 1 and Aug. 31 can now book an appointment at a community clinic.

COVID-19 on Friday and said 17 active cases remain.According to the province, the case is in the eastern zone and is under investigation.Further updates on the province’s response to the coronavirus will be provided at a COVID-19 briefing Friday by Premier Iain Rankin and Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health.

vaccine researcher says he believes that Chinese political machinations ended a vaccine partnership last summer.Dr. Scott Halperin, the director of the Canadian Centre for Vaccinology, made the accusation Thursday to the Special Committee on Canada-China Relations.The partnership was originally planned to be between China’s CanSino Biologics and the Canadian Centre for Vaccinology at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia kitchen party Facebook group goes global during COVID-19 The site’s creator, Heather Thomson, said the group will be holding a live online concert on March 20 at 7 p.m.

COVID-19 on Thursday and said 19 active cases remain in the province.Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 2,625 Nova Scotia tests the day before.“Our case numbers have been very promising over these past few days, but let’s not become complacent,” said Premier Iain Rankin in a press release. “We want to keep up the good work and continue to follow all of the public health measures.”As of March 10, 45,149 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered.

Nova Scotia reports 5 new COVID-19 cases, confirms more South African and U.K. coronavirus variants “There’s all kinds of Christmas gifts laying in my office, wrapped, tagged and ready to go, ready to be opened and here I am still looking at them in March,” said Armstrong.During this time, Armstrong has also gotten engaged.

COVID-19 Wednesday, as the number of active cases drops to 24.According to the province, the new case is in the Western Zone and is related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada.“The person is self-isolating, as required,” a news release notes.There are currently two people in hospital, one of whom is in ICU. Nova Scotia to roll out AstraZeneca vaccine in 25 clinics next week Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 2,382 Nova Scotia tests on March 9.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]So far, 42,556 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the province.

‘It hurts our staff’: Halifax bars react to new early closing-time measure Guggenheimer said the restaurant was able to make it through the summer months, but things became bleaker throughout the winter.That’s why he and his team of four decided to reach out to the community for help, through the form of a Kickstarter campaign.

The first COVID-19 vaccination clinic in a pharmacy was held on Tuesday, marking another milestone in the fight against COVID-19.

COVID-19 vaccine supplies with regions of the country that have an urgent need.According to a report by Narrative Research, four-in-five (79 per cent) Canadians support governments sharing vaccine supplies with another province or territory.This percentage is just slightly higher in Atlantic Canada, with an average of 82 per cent of residents voicing support.On Feb. 12, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick health officials said portions of the Moderna vaccine doses planned to arrive in the provinces that month would be re-directed to Canada’s northern territories.

AstraZeneca vaccine, with rollout starting March 20.Nova Scotia announced on Tuesday that the new COVID-19 vaccine will be available at 25 locations across the province, on a “first come, first served basis.”This week, the province is expected to receive 13,000 doses of the vaccine, all of which must be administered before April 2.Health authorities have partnered with Doctors Nova Scotia and the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia to handle the rollout of the AstraZeneca shot.“I’m pleased government called upon doctors to support the vaccine rollout,” said Dr.

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]At this time, there is no sign of community spread from the variant cases.The first Nova Scotia doses of COVID-19 vaccine to be administered in a pharmacy was completed Tuesday morning in Spryfield.The CEO of the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia, Allison Bodnar, said that 300 of the 312 pharmacies registered will be offering vaccinations by the the spring.This includes the Guardian Pharmacy in Spryfield, which was the first pharmacy to administer doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.Bodnar said the pharmacy clinics will be booked in the same way as all provincial clinics.“All booking happens online,” she said.

COVID-19 vaccine to be administered in a pharmacy was completed Tuesday morning in Spryfield.The CEO of the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia, Allison Bodnar, said that 300 of the 312 pharmacies registered will be offering vaccinations by the the spring.This includes the Guardian Pharmacy in Spryfield, which was the first pharmacy to administer doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Bodnar said the pharmacy clinics will be booked in the same way as all provincial clinics.“All booking happens online,” she said.

Nova Scotia reports 6 new cases of COVID-19, cases confirmed within Halifax police There are currently 29 active cases in the province. Two people are in hospital, including one person in ICU.“Seeing a low number of cases today is encouraging.

coronavirus on Saturday.One of the new cases is in the eastern zone and is related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada. One other case is in the northern zone and is a close contact of a previously reported case.Four cases are in the central zone, one of which is related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada.

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The briefing will be live streamed on the Global news website.The province also announced in a press release that it’s renewing the state of emergency to “ensure safety measures and other important actions can continue.”The order will take effect at noon Sunday and extend to noon Sunday, Mar. 21, unless government terminates or extends it.As of March 4, 38,676 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered.

personal protective equipment is laying off 150 workers after failing to win a new federal contract.Stanfield’s Ltd.

Just one week after Nova Scotia implemented stricter restriction in HRM to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the province is lifting them. This will allow for travel in and out of the region, and gatherings for sports and arts.

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“Unchanged is the requirement for residents of long-term care facilities to only have visits from their two designated caregivers and can only leave the facility for medical appointments or for a drive with a designated caregiver,” the province stated.This restriction remains in effect until March 27 in HRM and surrounding municipalities.Affected by the restrictions were the suburban and urban areas of Halifax, including Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, Sackville, Cole Harbour, Eastern Passage, Middle Porters Lake, Fall River, Enfield, Lantz, Hammonds Plains, Herring Cove, the Prestons, Lake Echo, Timberlea, Tantallon, Mount Uniacke and St.

Nova Scotia will soon have a third option for a COVID-19 vaccine. The province has accepted the AstraZeneca vaccine and will be receiving an initial 13,000 doses.

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]As of March 2, Nova Scotia said 35,291 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered. Of those, 13,512 Nova Scotians have received their second dose.“Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs set another one-day record, completing over 6,800 tests,” said Dr.

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine next week.The shipment will carry 13,000 doses of the vaccine that Health Canada approved on Feb. 26.“This vaccine provides another tool in our fight against COVID-19 and builds on the roll-out that is already underway in our province as we work to vaccinate all Nova Scotians,” Premier Iain Rankin said in a news release.“We are pleased that conversations with Doctors Nova Scotia and the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia have resulted in a commitment from them to develop a plan by next week.”The AstraZeneca vaccine is the third approved for use in Canada.

Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin said on Tuesday that the province was reporting one new COVID-19 case, and confirmed that two previous cases had been identified as the B.1.1.7 variant, first found in the U.K., and five previous cases were the 501.V2 variant, first identified in South Africa.

New coronavirus variant spreading in New York City, researchers say The two UK variants, or B.1.1.7, identified by the National Microbioogy Lab were in the Western and Central zones and were connected to a previously-identified UK variant. Those people were tested late last month.

COVID-19 in many parts of Canada hits the one-year mark.“For some parents, it’s hard. They don’t know how to implement a physical activity program at home or they don’t know what’s the appropriate amount of screen time and what’s appropriate content and how to manage that,” Shannon Johnson said in an interview Monday.

coronavirus vaccination rollout for the general population began to take shape Monday as the country added another 2,559 new infections and 23 more deaths.The latest data pushed the national caseload to 870,038, while the death toll now stands at 22,017. Nearly 2,000 of the more than 30,000 active cases across the country are in hospital, while an additional 817,591 people have recovered from COVID-19.Monday saw Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and British Columbia announce or start plans to begin vaccinating older seniors, after inoculating their frontline health-care worker and long-term care populations.

New Brunswick teams in the Q-League are set to return to the ice, as COVID restrictions ease in the province. However, teams in Nova Scotia and PEI have been sidelined. Andrew Cromwell reports.

Nova Scotia’s Department of Health and Wellness says there have been technical issues with the launch of the booking portal for vaccination on Monday.The immunization booking service, CanImmunize, is currently investigating the cause of the slowdown after alerting the department of the extremely high traffic on the vaccination booking site. N.S.

‘It hurts our staff’: Halifax bars react to new early closing-time measure According to the province, all three people are self-isolating as required.This brings the province’s total to 38 active cases of COVID-19. Two people are currently in hospital, in ICU.The province also notes its labs completed 4,839 tests on Saturday, breaking its previous record of 4,125 on Nov.

COVID-19 cases were reported the day prior.Under the new measures, restaurants and bars must stop serving food and drinks at 9 p.m., and must close by 10 p.m. — one hour earlier than previous measures ordered.Restrictions are to be in effect until at least March 26, health officials said Friday.

coronavirus on Saturday.Three cases are in the central zone and are close contacts of previously reported cases. The fourth case is in the eastern zone and is related to travel.There are 39 known active cases of COVID-19 in the province.“While today’s case count is lower than the last two days, I am still greatly concerned about the trend we have been seeing in recent case numbers in Halifax,” said Premier Iain Rankin in the news release.