coronavirus in Nova Scotia.The province said the last new case was identified on June 9.The QEII Health Sciences Centre’s microbiology lab completed 255 Nova Scotia tests on Sunday, June 28 and is operating 24-hours a day.There are no licensed long-term care homes in Nova Scotia with active cases of COVID-19.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]To date, Nova Scotia has 53,263 negative test results, 1,061 positive COVID-19 cases, 63 deaths and no active COVID-19 cases.Cases range in age from under 10 to over 90.

The province says that 998 cases are now consideed resolved.Nova Scotia announces more reopening measures, will increase gathering limits July 3Two people are currently in hospital.

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Ontario to begin resuming non-urgent surgeries on Monday Across the area, there are 15,937 patients awaiting surgery or procedures with 56 per cent of those affected being cataract patients.St. Mary’s General Hospital in Kitchener and Guelph General Hospital are the two hospitals with the biggest backlogs to deal with as 7,490 patients and 4,095 patients on the hospitals’ respective waitlists.

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Man survives COVID-19 after double-lung transplant

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Alberta business group slams decision to eliminate COVID-19 vaccine passport program

Alberta government’s decision to eliminate a proof-of-vaccine program, calling it “akin to ripping the Band-Aid off before the wound has healed.”The Calgary Chamber of Commerce issued a strongly worded statement Tuesday evening, just hours after Premier Jason Kenney announced that businesses will no longer have to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination from patrons as of midnight. COVID-19: Kenney announces Alberta vaccine passport program ending at midnight Alberta’s Restrictions Exemption Program, or REP, was introduced last fall in an effort to curb spiking case rates and encourage vaccination.

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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia ‘ramping up’ calls, check-ins on 14-day self-isolations

In an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19, Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil said on Friday that the province will be “ramping up” its phone calls and check-ins on people who are supposed to self-isolate for 14 days after returning to the province from traveling, to ensure those people are following the public health guidelines.

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Nova Scotia to hold coronavirus press briefing Friday

coronavirus press briefing on Friday.The briefing is scheduled to begin at 12 p.m. AT and will be streamed on our website.

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Atlantic bubble beer launched as coronavirus border restrictions ease

COVID-19 restrictions in the region change.And visitors to New Brunswick can celebrate in a very Maritime way.Starting July 3, people in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI and Newfoundland and Labrador can travel through the region without having to self-isolate upon arrival. Each province is handling cross-border arrivals differently.

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Visits to the Halifax emergency department rise to ‘pre-COVID-19’ numbers

emergency department visits in Halifax is on the rise as cases of the novel coronavirus in the province remain low.When the first reported cases of COVID-19 began trickling into Nova Scotia, the Halifax Infirmary emergency department had thorough screening protocols put into place to help reduce the risk of transmission for anyone who came through the doors. Halifax’s IWK now offering virtual mental health care But for the most part, those who weren’t in need of emergency care stayed home.“Patients with lower acuity illness, or, injuries, probably stayed away from the emergency department because they didn’t want to be exposed to COVID-19,” said Dr.

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Research underway in N.S., N.B. to develop new coronavirus-killing package coating

coronavirus on the surfaces of items we touch in our daily lives.Biochemist Beth Mason, head of the Verschuren Centre at Cape Breton University, is leading the quest to develop a special coating for plastic packaging that would kill or disable the virus on contact.The polymer-based coating, if successful, would attack the cell functions the virus needs to survive and remain effective for up to three months — reducing the need to wipe down and disinfect a variety of store-bought goods.

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Atlantic Canada prepares to lift travel restrictions for regional travel bubble

lift travel restrictions within the region starting Friday, with some identification from visitors required.Adults travelling to Nova Scotia must show proof of residency in one of the four provinces in order to enter without having to isolate for 14 days.Prince Edward Island is asking visitors to fill out a form with details including proof of residence, health declarations and planned arrival and departure dates for each person.COVID-19 cases in the region have dwindled in recent weeks, and the four provinces agreed to waive isolation requirements among their neighbours to boost their economies.Marine Atlantic, a Crown corporation running ferry services between Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia, says 3,000 reservations were booked

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Coronavirus: Atlantic bubble ‘great first step’ for movement of residents, economic opportunities, McNeil says

Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil on Thursday said the Atlantic travel bubble is a “great first step” to open up the region and allow movement for citizens, as well as provide family reunification and economic opportunities as they “continue to be vigilant” to COVID-19.

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Possible coronavirus exposure on WestJet flight from Toronto to Halifax

coronavirus exposure on a WestJet flight between Toronto and Halifax last week.WestJet flight WS 248 left Toronto at 10 a.m. ET, on June 26 and landed in Halifax at 1:04 p.m.

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Nova Scotia reports 1 new travel-related case of COVID-19 on Canada Day

novel coronavirus on Canada Day.Health officials said Wednesday the case is travel-related and is the result of a Nova Scotian travelling outside of Canada.The newly confirmed case pushes the province’s total to 1,063 confirmed cases of COVID-19 since the outbreak began.“Happy Canada Day. This year looks different because of COVID-19, but I know each of you will find unique ways to celebrate this province and the country we live in.

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Several Nova Scotia museums reopen for Canada Day

Canada Day.However, it won’t be business as usual for visitors, with new safety measures in place to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.As of Wednesday, the following locations are now open:“Our museums provide unique learning experiences, showcasing past events and ways of life that have shaped our communities and the world today,” said Leo Glavine, Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage in a statement announcing the museums’ reopening last week.“Safety is our number one priority and precautions have been put in place to ensure the safety of our staff and visitors.“Although your next visit may look different, we are excited to welcome people back to our museums.”Visitors to each museum will be required to practice physical

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Canada reports 25 more coronavirus deaths as new cases return to downward trend

coronavirus cases in Canada dipped below 300 on Tuesday for the first time since late last week, a promising sign that the country remains on an overall downward trend.With 285 lab-confirmed cases over the past 24 hours, Canada has now seen 104,186 cases of COVID-19 to date. Seven provinces saw increases Tuesday, including the first new case in weeks for Nova Scotia.

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Nova Scotia’s plan for students to return to school coming in late July: Centres for Education

note posted on its website. Nova Scotia students, parents left wondering what September will bring In the note, Chris Boulter, regional executive director of TRCE, said that the province has “tentatively scheduled” Sept.

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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia appoints Quality Improvement Committee to review Northwood COVID-19 outbreak

Northwood Manor is the largest long-term care facility in Atlantic Canada. During the outbreak, 345 people at the facility got sick — 246 residents and 99 staff members — from the disease.

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1 new coronavirus case related to travel identified in Nova Scotia

COVID-19 as of Tuesday.The province said the new case is related to travel and that the individual had been self-isolating since returning to the province, as required.“While we’ve made great progress in reducing the transmission of COVID-19, the reality is Nova Scotia will see more cases,” Premier Stephen McNeil said in a press release.“I ask everyone to continue doing everything they can to keep COVID-19 at bay by respecting the rules and following public health advice.”According to the province, the QEII Health Sciences Centre’s microbiology lab completed 203 coronavirus tests on June 29 and is operating 24 hours.“Today’s case shows that we cannot be complacent about this virus.

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Air Show Atlantic in Debert, N.S., cancelled due to coronavirus risk

The Nova Scotia International Air Show Association has cancelled the Air Show Atlantic 2020 scheduled to take place in Debert, N.S., due to the risk of COVID-19.“The safety of our fans, performers, volunteers, and all those who attend Air Show Atlantic will always be our top priority,” the association said in a statement released on Tuesday. Mi’kmaq leaders launch final fundraising push for long-awaited cultural centre in Debert, N.S.

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COVID-19 pandemic.Now, a group of over 50 community organizations in Nova Scotia says not only are people out of work, they’re also at risk of losing their homes because they can’t afford to pay their rent without a job.A residential tenancy protection plan has been in place by the province since March.Effectively, under the plan, anyone who couldn’t afford their rent because of COVID-19 could not be evicted from their home until June 30.

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Nova Scotia to detail review of long-term care home where 53 died from COVID-19

COVID-19 outbreak.Northwood Manor is the largest long-term care facility in Atlantic Canada.During the outbreak, 345 people at the facility got sick — 246 residents and 99 staff members — from the disease.

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Nova Scotia reports no new cases of COVID-19

coronavirus in Nova Scotia.There are also no active cases in the province.The last new case in Nova Scotia was reported June 9.According to a news release, the province has 53,056 negative test results and 1,061 positive COVID-19 cases to date.Of those, 998 cases have been resolved and there have been 63 deaths.Two people are in hospital following COVID-19 complications, but they no longer have the virus, the statement said.

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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia goes 18 days without a new case

coronavirus.In a news release Saturday, the province said 386 Nova Scotia COVID-19 tests were conducted on Friday, all of which were negative.The last new case was identified on June 9.There are currently no active cases in the province.To date, Nova Scotia has 52,811 negative test results, 1,061 positive COVID-19 cases and 63 deaths.Two people are currently in hospital.

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Nova Scotia shooting: Trudeau admits ‘many questions remain’ as RCMP investigation continues

Speaking outside of Rideau Cottage in Ottawa on Thursday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said “many questions remain” as to the deadly shooting rampage in Nova Scotia which claimed the lives of 22 people.

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Graduates pay tribute to Nova Scotia shooting victims

Hundreds of Grade 12 students at the Cobequid Educational Centre Paris walked across the stage on Friday and paid tribute to those lost in the mass shooting in April. As Elizabeth McSheffrey reports, it was a touching ceremony, very much needed after many difficult weeks for Nova Scotians.

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Nova Scotia Nurses’ Union calls for staffing increase at province’s long-term care facilities

Nova Scotia adding new long-term beds due to coronavirus impact on admissions “When we’re full staffed we’re not full staffed, we need these resources. It’s time for reform,” says Glenda Sabine, the VP for long-term care on the NSNU board of directors.Sabine works the night shift at a long-term care facility with over 100 residents and says staff are burning out.“It’s hard, because you know you’re trying to do your best but it’s not enough,” she said.When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Nova Scotia, long-term care facilities were hit hardest, mainly Northwood in Halifax.

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N.S. implementing new measures to increase number of patrons in restaurants

A continued streak without new or active cases in Nova Scotia means fewer restrictions in the province, with new measures announced on Friday. Jeremy Keefe reports.

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Nova Scotia child-care centres facing layoffs to stay afloat until September

coronavirus pandemic. Even with provincial funding, which helped facilities reopen on June 15, directors now worry they won’t stay viable until September.Margot Nickerson, an early childhood educator at St.

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N.S. high school students set to graduate, pay tribute to loved ones lost in mass shooting

mass shooting.The graduates of Cobequid Educational Centre (CEC) will be having a drive-thru graduation ceremony on a farm in Upper Onslow, N.S.Emily Tuck, 17, who was killed in the horrific 12-hour shooting spree in Portapique, would have been one of the graduates at the ceremony and is going to be honoured in a tribute video.According to the event’s organizer, Jim Lorraine, who is offering his farm to be used as a site for the ceremony, an image of Tuck will be played on a large screen with her family from Alberta in attendance.Images of Tuck and her friends will be shown on screen, too, in remembrance.Lorraine said he came up with the idea of a drive-thru when he realized that his daughter, Eryn, was not going to get a prom, so he

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Coronavirus: Restaurants now operating at 100 per cent capacity as Nova Scotia continues to reopen

Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil announced on Friday the lifting of further lockdown measures as the province continues to reopen amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. He stated that restaurants and licensed liquor establishments would be able to operate at 100 per cent capacity.

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Despite small population, Nova Scotia accounts for high number of coronavirus charges

COVID-19 has found that Nova Scotia is one of three provinces that led the nation in ticketing.“Actually, per capita, you’re ticketing at a higher rate than Ontario. So, it’s actually an enormous level of enforcement for the population and the public health situation that you’re facing,” said Abby Deshman, the Criminal Justice Program director with the Canadian Civil Liberties Association.According to the report, there were 555 COVID-19 related charges in Nova Scotia.

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Nova Scotia reports no new coronavirus cases Friday

COVID-19, according to the province.The last new case was identified on June 9.There are also no licensed long-term care homes in Nova Scotia with active cases of COVID-19.To date, Nova Scotia has had 52,553 negative test results, 1,061 COVID-19 cases and 63 deaths.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The province said those who have tested positive for the virus range in age from under 10 to over 90.

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Nova Scotia daycares feeling the pinch

Daycare centres in Nova Scotia reopened less than two weeks ago, but already operators say they’re feeling the pinch. Jeremy Keefe reports.

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COVID-19 ticket rates high in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotians were ticketed for violating COVID-19 emergency measures at a higher rate than all other Canadians. Those findings come from a new report, and the authors say education is the key to public compliance — not giving police sweeping enforcement powers.

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N.S. government to announce further reopening measures on Friday

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Strang did not take any questions on his diagnosis, but said the kind of surgery he requires is not yet available in Nova Scotia.Dr. Strang announces he needs to go to New Brunswick tomorrow for a medical procedure.

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Can I go to another province? The latest coronavirus travel restrictions, by region

reopening after months in lockdown due to the novel coronavirus, and that includes an easing of some domestic travel restrictions.The federal government still emphasizes that all non-essential travel outside of Canada must be avoided, but some provinces and territories are beginning to welcome back their Canadian neighbours ⁠— and some are even doing away with the mandatory self-isolation period, making vacation more realistic.For much of the pandemic so far, interprovincial travel in Canada has come with a requirement to self-isolate for 14 days before you can safely move around.This rule is still in place for some provinces, while others ⁠⁠— like Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador ⁠— have

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Canadians have racked up $13M in coronavirus fines, racial profiling evident: report

COVID-19 offences in what a new report from the Canadian Civil Liberties Association called “an ugly ticketing pandemic” with rampant racial profiling by enforcement officers.In the report released Wednesday entitled “Stay off the Grass: COVID-19 and Law Enforcement in Canada,” the civil rights watchdog found that 10,000 tickets were issued between April 1 and June 15, with the vast majority being handed out in just three provinces: Quebec, Ontario and Nova Scotia.Quebec, which saw the highest number of new coronavirus deaths and infections, saw 6,600 COVID-19-related charges, or nearly 77 per cent of all fines.Fines, snitch lines — Crackdown on coronavirus rule breakers could have consequencesOntario, which was the second hardest hit by

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Nova Scotia to be added as defendant in proposed class action against Northwood

coronavirus pandemic.In a news release Wednesday, Wagners Law Firm said Erica Surette — the proposed class-action plaintiff — intends to add the province as a defendant in the lawsuit, which alleges Northwood breached its legal obligations to its residents due to “inaction and inadequate response to the COVID-19 pandemic.”The notice of intended action — a document that is served to the province in advance of adding it as a defendant in the lawsuit — alleges the province was “negligent in various ways,” which caused or contributed to the unsafe operation of Northwood Halifax.“The allegations relate to inadequate and negligent funding prior to and during the COVID-19 outbreak, notwithstanding known overcrowding issues, apparent need and the

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Patients in Cumberland County, N.S., report health-care issues at border

COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t significantly disrupt appointments for patients who live in border communities, Gradstein said.It was initially a non-issue, she added, as long as people hadn’t tested positive for the virus and didn’t present with symptoms.However, once the border between the two provinces closed, patients were suddenly forced to consider a two-hour trip to Halifax for certain procedures.“People aren’t used to having to plan around that.

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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia goes two straight weeks with no new cases

coronavirus.In a news release, the province said no new cases were identified on Monday. The last new case was identified on June 9.“We have gone two weeks without a new case of COVID-19 and that is because of the efforts of Nova Scotians,” said Premier Stephen McNeil.“But we can’t get complacent.

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Plastic bags make a comeback in Nova Scotia during first wave of coronavirus pandemic

COVID-19 hit different provinces across Canada, retailers, in particular grocery stores, scrambled to follow public health guidelines to make their stores as safe as possible.Part of that response included the resurgence of disposable plastic bags.In Nova Scotia, some grocery retailers prohibited some customers from bringing in reusable cloth bags. Jim Cormier with the Retail Council of Canada says the goal of that decision was to make customers feel safe.“Not all of them (grocer retailers) brought back single-use plastics but a lot of them did, just to ensure that there was an alternative there if customers were uncomfortable with using reusable bags during the course of the pandemic,” Cormier said.

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Calls from Nova Scotia tourism industry to relax rules around provincial borders

coronavirus. Once running again, the amphibious bus tour will be one of just a handful of tours being operated by Ambassatours this year.

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Nova Scotia reports 0 active coronavirus cases

coronavirus.Monday marks the first day without any active cases in the province since the virus broke out March 19.Nova Scotia also reports one new death related to COVID-19.A man in his 60s died several weeks ago, but his death was under investigation to determine if COVID-19 was a factor. He also had underlying medical conditions.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“My thoughts are with this individual’s family and loved ones who are grieving these last few days and weeks,” Premier Stephen McNeil said in a press release.

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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 reports no new cases of COVID-19 Monday

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