The website covid-19.rehab is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.

globalnews.ca

02.12.2020 / 03:11

63%

325

Nova Scotia reports 1 new coronavirus case at St. Margaret’s Bay Elementary school

COVID-19 on Tuesday evening, connected to St. Margaret’s Bay Elementary school in Central Zone.The province said the school will be closed on Dec.

Nova Scotia covid-19 coronavirus news coronavirus update Coronavirus

Ontario government wants clarity from federal government on COVID-19 vaccine

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau assured Canadians today they will soon have access to safe effective COVID19 vaccines. As Travis Dhanraj reports, Ontario government leaders are ramping pressure on the federal government for specifics.

Justin Trudeau covid-19 vaccine Government clarity

N.S. top doctor says province will take more aggressive approach to COVID-19 testing

Dr. Robert Strang says the Nova Scotia will take a more aggressive approach to testing along with increasing its list of asymptomatic pop-up testing sites; healthcare teams will be going mobile. Jesse Thomas has more.

Nova Scotia Jesse Thomas Robert Strang covid-19 testing doctor

Coronavirus: Nova Scotia announces COVID-19 mobile testing units

Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil on Tuesday announced the province is adding “another tool” to their repertoire of coronavirus-fighting strategies: mobile testing units.

Nova Scotia Stephen Macneil covid-19 testing Coronavirus

P.E.I. reports no new cases of COVID-19 as provincial neighbours deal with outbreaks

Nova Scotia to provide COVID-19 update on Tuesday The outbreak led to the withdrawal from the Atlantic regional bubble of Prince Edward and Newfoundland and Labrador last week along with New Brunswick which is also dealing with its own recent surge in cases.In P.E.I., Chief Public Health Officer Dr.

Nova Scotia Heather Morrison county Prince Edward city Charlottetown covid-19 Prince Edward Island Newfoundland and Labrador Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Trudeau still vague on specific date of possible COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau outlined on Tuesday his government’s efforts to secure a COVID-19 vaccine for Canadians and the agreements it signed with pharmaceutical companies including the recent Johnson & Johnson agreement, and said his government will be ready to distribute a vaccine as soon as possible once approved by Health Canada review, but provided no specific dates.

Justin Trudeau Canada covid-19 vaccine Government Coronavirus

Nova Scotia to provide COVID-19 update on Tuesday

coronavirus Tuesday afternoon.Chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang will be joined by Premier Stephen McNeil at 3 p.m.The briefing will be streamed live on the Global News website.

Nova Scotia Public Health Stephen Macneil Robert Strang covid-19 NSHA Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Feds to introduce 3-4% of GDP stimulus plan

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Tuesday his government will be introducing a “historic” stimulus plan of 3 to 4 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) to rebuild the economy as COVID-19 vaccines start to roll out.

Justin Trudeau covid-19 economy Government Coronavirus

Internal control weaknesses identified in ‘clean’ Nova Scotia auditor general report

report says.However, weaknesses in the government’s internal controls have been identified, which the report says “should be addressed in a timely manner.” N.S. health minister to retire from politics after term ends Weaknesses were found in two provincial departments: the Department of Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services and the Department of Lands and Forestry.Statements from the Department of Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services showed issues in processing controls for purchases and payments.

Nova Scotia covid-19 Coronavirus Cybersecurity

Trudeau sets December date for long-sought premiers’ meeting on health care funding

Justin Trudeau has set Dec.

Justin Trudeau Health Care Dominic Leblanc Canada covid-19 Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Rapid COVID-19 testing site pops up in Wolfville, N.S.

COVID-19 detected in Wolfville, N.S., wastewater in experimental research “We’re starting to go out across the rest of the province and we want to get an idea of how much virus is in any community,” said Barrett.Fredericton-based company LuminUltra Technologies Ltd. has teamed with Acadia University and Dalhousie University to test wastewater for traces of COVID-19 and Wolfville’s municipal wastewater system is part of that research.Their goal is to determine the best way to test the wastewater coming from homes and businesses for traces of COVID-19.

Nova Scotia covid-19 Coronavirus

St. FX students raise concerns with decision to move forward with in-person exams

Nova Scotia reports 1 new coronavirus case at school in Kings County[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]It’s for that reason why some students at St. FX say the university should be doing its part to move its exams into an online format.“I was very disappointed in how the university has been handling this issue,” said Bailey Chisholm, a third-year economics student at St.

Nova Scotia county Kings covid-19 Coronavirus Global News at 6 Halifax

COVID-19 rapid testing held in Wolfville after wastewater research

A COVID-19 rapid testing pop-up clinic was held up in the town of Wolfville, Nova Scotia on Monday. This move came after researchers detected traces of the coronavirus in the town’s wastewater. Jesse Thomas has more.

Nova Scotia Jesse Thomas covid-19 testing Coronavirus

St. FX students voice concerns with in-person exams

Despite the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Nova Scotia, St. Francis Xavier University says they’re still moving forward with in-person exams before the holidays.

Nova Scotia county St. Francis covid-19

Health officials report potential COVID-19 exposure at 2 Halifax locations

COVID-19 at two locations in Halifax on Monday.

Nova Scotia county Halifax covid-19 coronavirus news coronavirus update Coronavirus

Nova Scotia reports 16 new coronavirus cases, pop-up rapid testing set up in Wolfville

COVD-19 on Monday and said 138 active cases of the virus remain in the province.According to the government, 15 of the new cases are in the Central Zone. The other is a school-based case and was reported on Sunday.The school-based case is connected to the Northeast Kings Education Centre in Canning, Kings County, in the Western Zone.

Nova Scotia Stephen Macneil county Centre state Indiana county Kings covid-19 coronavirus news coronavirus update Coronavirus

Nova Scotia reports 1 new coronavirus case at school in Kings County

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Given the school has been closed, public health said “this case is not believed to have been in school while infectious.”In the meantime. Northeast Kings Education Centre will remain closed for the week and students will be supported to learn at home.“As with any positive case, public health will be in touch with any close contacts of this case and advise of next steps.

Nova Scotia county Kings covid-19 coronavirus news education Coronavirus

10 new coronavirus cases reported in Nova Scotia on Sunday

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 2,254 tests the day before, said the province.The province also noted there were 540 tests administered at the rapid-testing popup site in Dartmouth on Saturday and one positive result.“The individual was directed to self-isolate and has been referred for a standard test,” health officials said in a statement.Since Oct. 1, Nova Scotia said it has had 44,909 negative test results, 200 positive COVID-19 cases and no deaths.Public health said 75 cases are now resolved, and no one is currently in hospital.“No matter where you live in Nova Scotia, it is important to follow all public health measures,” said Dr.

Nova Scotia city Dartmouth covid-19 coronavirus news coronavirus update Coronavirus

Feds name Major-General Dany Fortin to front Canada’s COVID-19 vaccination logistics

The West Block’s Mercedes Stephenson is joined by Major-General Dany Fortin to get the latest on Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts. On Friday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Major-General Fortin as the Vice President, Logistics and Operations at PHAC, which means he will head Canada’s plan to deliver the vaccine.

Justin Trudeau Mercedes Stephenson Dany Fortin Canada covid-19 president vaccine

Nova Scotia identifies 5 new potential COVID-19 exposure locations

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.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]According to the province, all potential exposure notifications are now listed here: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures.

Nova Scotia covid-19 coronavirus news coronavirus update Coronavirus

Trudeau’s approval ratings hold steady amid COVID-19 pandemic, Ipsos poll shows

Polling done exclusively by Ipsos for Global News showed that 60 per cent of Canadians surveyed approve of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s performance in response to the COVID-19 crisis, and that Trudeau’s Liberals maintain their advantage over the Conservatives, with a five-point lead over the party.

Justin Trudeau covid-19 pandemic crisis

Tories attack Trudeau’s coronavirus ‘reset’ but they have ideas for their own

Pierre Poilievre says building up the Canadian economy after the COVID-19 pandemic can’t be achieved without a massive overhaul of the tax system and regulatory regime.And he knows you’re already yawning as you read that.But his party’s parliamentary pit bull says for all the pizzazz attached to the federal Liberals’ pledge of “building back better,” the reality is that those ideas aren’t sustainable if the country’s underlying economic system isn’t dramatically retooled.

Justin Trudeau Pierre Poilievre Canada covid-19 coronavirus news Coronavirus

Coronavirus cases are soaring but Trudeau’s approval ratings hold steady: Ipsos

Justin Trudeau’s approval rating continues to hold strong among Canadians, despite soaring coronavirus numbers from coast-to-coast — though a key test lies ahead.Polling done exclusively by Ipsos for Global News showed Trudeau’s Liberals maintain their advantage over the Conservatives, with a five-point lead over the party (narrowing one point from a month ago). Liberals keep edge in support over Tories as coronavirus cases grow According to the poll, 60 per cent of respondents approved of Trudeau’s handling of the coronavirus crisis, while 40 per cent disapproved.

Justin Trudeau covid-19 coronavirus news Coronavirus

Nova Scotia reports 14 new coronavirus cases, sets new record for daily tests

Nova Scotia to offer pop-up rapid testing in Dartmouth this weekend, Wolfville next week One is located in the western zone and one is located in the northern zone.There are now 125 active cases in the province.“I want to remind all Nova Scotians that we are asking you to avoid non-essential travel in and out of western and central HRM and parts of Hants County,” said Premier Stephen McNeil.“If you are doing some shopping this weekend, it’s best to stay close to home and buy local.

Nova Scotia Stephen Macneil city Dartmouth county Hants covid-19 Nova Scotia Coronavirus Halifax Regional Municipality Coronavirus

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.

Nova Scotia covid-19 COVID-19 Nova Scotia Coronavirus covid-19 Halifax

Nova Scotia to offer pop-up rapid testing in Dartmouth this weekend, Wolfville next week

COVID-19 rapid-testing sites in the province over the coming days.The pop-up testing has a few requirements; individuals must be at least 16-years-old, have no COVID-19 symptoms, have not recently travelled, have had no contact with someone who has COVID-19 and have not been at a location with a potential COVID-19 exposure.The goal is to detect how much virus is in the community, Dr. Lisa Barrett, an infectious disease specialist at Dalhousie University, told Global News earlier this week.

Nova Scotia Lisa Barrett city Dartmouth Nova Scotia Coronavirus COVID-19 Testing Dalhousie University Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Here’s a look at what provinces, territories have said about vaccine plans

COVID-19 vaccines, inking contracts with seven potential manufacturers and saying six million doses could arrive in the country in the first quarter of 2021.The most recent development from Ottawa came Friday when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tapped former NATO commander Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin to lead the national distribution effort.

Justin Trudeau Dany Fortin city Ottawa covid-19 coronavirus news coronavirus update Coronavirus

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.

Nova Scotia covid-19 COVID-19 Nova Scotia Coronavirus

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.

Nova Scotia covid-19 Surgery COVID-19 Nova Scotia Coronavirus

Coronavirus case found in another Halifax-area school

There are nine new cases of COVID-19 reported in Nova Scotia on Friday, bringing the total number of active cases to 119. As Graeme Benjamin reports, the virus has now found its way inside another school in the Halifax area.

Nova Scotia county Halifax virus covid-19 Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Nova Scotia reports 9 new cases of COVID-19

Nova Scotia health officials are reporting nine new coronavirus cases on Friday. All are located in the central zone.

Nova Scotia covid-19 Coronavirus

Front-line workers prepare for stress of second wave of COVID-19

Nova Scotia health-care professionals say now is the time for a conversation about mental health and burnout. As Elizabeth McSheffrey reports, these workers know what to expect but that doesn’t mean they’re feeling less stress as the second COVID-19 outbreak intensifies.

Nova Scotia covid-19 outbreak

B.C. health officials to provide Friday COVID-19 update

COVID-19 response at 3 p.m. Friday.Global News will carry the briefing live here, on our Facebook page and on BC1.

Justin Trudeau covid-19 coronavirus news coronavirus update Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Dr. Njoo responds to Trudeau’s statement that majority of Canadians could be vaccinated by next September

Deputy chief public health officer Dr.

Justin Trudeau Howard Njoo covid-19 vaccine Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Trudeau says majority of Canadians could be vaccinated by next September

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday that they are working “extremely hard” to deliver COVID-19 vaccines “as quickly and as safely as possible,” adding that doctors have highlighted “if all goes according to plan,” the majority of Canadians could be vaccinated by next September.

Justin Trudeau covid-19 vaccine doctor Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Trudeau pleads with young people to download COVID Alert app

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday said “young people need to download the COVID Alert app,” adding that “it’s a way of helping your parents and grandparents,” and will help to “protect yourself and your community from COVID-19.”

Justin Trudeau Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Trudeau outlines COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts, names Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin to lead vaccine logistics, operations

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Friday that Canada would be setting up a “national operations centre” with the support of the Canadian Armed Forces “to coordinate logistics and distribution” of COVID-19 vaccines, and named Maj.-Gen.

Justin Trudeau Dany Fortin Canada covid-19 vaccine Coronavirus

Nova Scotia to provide COVID-19 update on Friday

coronavirus on Friday.Premier Stephen McNeil will be joined by chief of health Dr. Robert Strang at 3 p.m.The briefing will be livestreamed on the Global News website.

Nova Scotia Stephen Macneil Robert Strang county Halifax city Dartmouth covid-19 Stephen McNeil Coronavirus

Bill Kelly: Canadians don’t need uncertainty over coronavirus vaccine

COVID-19 pandemic.The bad news is, that support could melt away like an ice cube on a summer’s day as details of how the government may have mishandled the procurement of the much-anticipated vaccines unfold.

Justin Trudeau Bill Kelly Usa Germany Canada county Will covid-19 vaccine Coronavirus

Will Canada lag behind on coronavirus vaccines? It’s complicated, experts say

coronavirus vaccine developments have made headlines in recent weeks, prompting many Canadians to question when they’ll be able to get the jab that can help to bring life back to normal.And as other countries begin to claim they might provide some of their citizens with a vaccine next month, some politicians and pundits have started questioning whether Canada is slipping to the back of the line.

Justin Trudeau Canada county Will Coronavirus Vaccine COVID-19 Vaccine Coronavirus

Trudeau unable to answer premiers’ questions on coronavirus vaccine rollout: sources

Justin Trudeau was unable to provide more details on how a coronavirus vaccine will be rolled out across the country early next year during a call with Canada’s premiers Thursday, sources told Global News.According to several people in various premiers’ offices, Trudeau was reluctant to provide details when asked about federal contracts with vaccine makers, including shipments and delivery commitments for initial doses of a vaccine.Trudeau also didn’t provide a clear answer when premiers asked who will be paying for vaccine doses and their distribution, according to the sources, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss details of a private call.

Justin Trudeau Canada covid-19 vaccine Coronavirus

Halifax professor examines harmful role stigma plays during coronavirus pandemic

Nova Scotia Mental Health county Halifax covid-19 Coronavirus

Second wave of COVID-19 brings new wave of discrimination

From plate shaming during the summer, to racial attacks against Canadians of Asian descent in the spring, a Halifax professor says stigma has played a harmful role during the pandemic. He says the latest Nova Scotia lockdown is feeding into another unhealthy wave of discrimination.

Nova Scotia Alexa Maclean covid-19 pandemic

Less than 5 health workers have tested positive for COVID-19 in N.S.

14 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Nova Scotia on Thursday All of the health workers who have tested positive were required to “immediately” quarantine away from their workplace, Elliott said.The authority confirmed that there are small number of health workers self-isolating as a result of potential exposures to COVID-19.Elliott said there are 25 health-care workers who are in isolation and have been deemed a “moderate to high risk of exposure.”[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Any NSHA staff member or doctor that tests positive for COVID-19 works with the province’s Public Health and Occupational Health Safety and Wellness team to identify those who may have been exposed to the virus.Close

Nova Scotia covid-19 Nova Scotia Health Authority Coronavirus

Halifax retailers ask shoppers to follow the book with new COVID-19 protocols in place

Dartmouth retailers make quick adjustments to new COVID-19 restrictions “To me, it’s like being back in March, at the heart of it all,” said Mike’s No Frills owner Mike MacIntyre. “But the only difference is, nowadays we wear a mask compared to last time.”A lineup was just starting to form before the noon-hour at MacIntyre’s grocery store in Spryfield, N.S.

Nova Scotia covid-19 Coronavirus retail

Ontario may now not receive COVID-19 vaccines in early 2021, health minister says

COVID-19 vaccine in early 2021 as previously stated.Premier Doug Ford said on Monday the province was expecting to start receiving the vaccine in the early part of the year. Elliott said the same on Nov.

Doug Ford Justin Trudeau Christine Elliott covid-19 Ontario government vaccine Coronavirus

N.S. offers one-time grant for businesses ordered closed as a result of COVID-19 restrictions

COVID-19 restrictions may now be able to receive support from the provincial government.Nova Scotia officials announced on Thursday a one-time grant for businesses in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and Hants County.The goal, according to a press release, is meant to support “small, independently owned dine-in restaurants, bars, and fitness and leisure establishments” that have been directly affected by the health orders that took effect on Thursday.

Nova Scotia Public Health municipality Regional, county Halifax county Halifax county Hants covid-19 Halifax Regional Municipality Coronavirus

14 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Nova Scotia on Thursday

COVID-19 on Thursday, bringing the total number of actives cases to 114.According to the province, 12 of the new cases are in the central zone. One case is in the northern Zone and the other case is in the western Zone.“New restrictions have come into effect today in much of Halifax Regional Municipality and parts of Hants County to help us to slow the spread of COVID-19,” said Premier Stephen McNeil in a press release.“Please make yourself familiar with the new restrictions.

Nova Scotia Stephen Macneil municipality Regional, county Halifax county Halifax county Hants covid-19 coronavirus news coronavirus update Coronavirus

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

Nova Scotia preparing to deliver COVID-19 vaccine when available

Related News