‘It’s how the premier rolls,’ NSTU leader says after premier downplays concerns in schools Last week, two schools in the HRM reported the province’s first cases of COVID-19 in the education systems which promoted Public Health to close both Auburn Drive High in Cole Harbour and Graham Creighton Junior High in Cherry Brook for two weeks.“They are day one of learning from home and teaching from home,” said Wozney, “and they are making it up as they go.”At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, 26 per cent of families in Nova Scotia said they had technology challenges with at-home learning.Black and Indigenous families were more likely to face these challenges, the province said.

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CHOP endorses optional masks in school districts with low COVID-19 numbers

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DWP updates PIP guidance for assessments involving people with mental health conditions

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced significant changes to its guidance for health professionals carrying out Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments across the UK.

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With declining Covid-19 cases, restrictions to be eased in Kerala, Mumbai soon

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Mahindra Lifespaces offers group health insurance for homebuyers

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announced plans to lift COVID-19 restrictions in phases on Tuesday. COVID-19: Kenney announces Alberta vaccine passport program ending at midnight “It’s time for us to learn to live with COVID-19,” he said at a press conference, listing the challenges of the pandemic: disrupting livelihoods, dividing people and hurting mental health.“It’s time to let kids be kids.”Kenney said the restrictions exemption program has “outlived its useful purpose,” announcing that after Feb.

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COVID-19: Kenney announces Alberta vaccine passport program ending at midnight

Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccine passport program will cease to exist when the clock strikes midnight on Feb. 9, and almost all public health restrictions will be lifted March 1 if the situation in hospitals continues to improve, Premier Jason Kenney announced Tuesday.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Nova Scotia preparing to deliver COVID-19 vaccine when available

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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.

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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.

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Spike in COVID-19 cases renews parent concerns about keeping Halifax-area schools open

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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

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Second wave of COVID-19 brings new wave of discrimination

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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.

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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.

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Here’s what COVID-19 testing looks like at Nova Scotia’s QEII

As COVID-19 cases continue to ramp up, those on the frontlines are tirelessly working, including staff at the province’s microbiology lab at the QEII.

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An inside look at how Nova Scotia tests for COVID-19

coronavirus cases continue to climb in Nova Scotia, front-line workers across the province are gearing up and are well prepared.That includes staff at the province’s main testing laboratory.The microbiology lab on the third floor of the QEII Health Centre’s Mackenzie Building may be small, but its job is massive and seemingly never-ending.“It’s busy, it’s constant,” chuckles the lab’s manager Charles Heinstein.“I think I’ve said this before; it never stops.”The team at the lab process all of the COVID-19 tests from mainland Nova Scotia, as a lab at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, handles samples from that part of the province.Right now, the QEII lab is receiving and processing between 1,000 and 1,500 samples per day, but with current

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Nova Scotia reports 16 new coronavirus cases, 1 recovery Wednesday

Nova Scotia reports 37 new cases of COVID-19, shuts down bars, gyms Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health, warned on Tuesday that Nova Scotians can continue to expect high case numbers for at least the next two weeks.Premier Stephen McNeil said in a press release that all Nova Scotians will have to dig deep in order to beat back the spread of the virus.“We can stop the spread of COVID-19 in our communities if we work together.

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Nova Scotia creates protections for renters, more beds for homeless amid COVID-19

COVID-19 that would keep them safe from rent increases and renovictions while the province works on longer-term solutions.According to Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Chuck Porter, the immediate protections ordered under the Emergency Management Act are as follows: Affordable housing advocate says Nova Scotia premier’s comments on rent control ‘bizarre’ The province said in a statement that it is also creating the Nova Scotia Affordable Housing Commission.

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

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‘This is your wake-up call’: Nova Scotia premier announces 37 new COVID-19 cases

Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil announced on Tuesday that there were 37 new cases of the coronavirus in the province, the largest single-day increase since April 23.

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Nova Scotia investing $193M to expand internet access for homes and businesses

Coronavirus has exacerbated the issue of internet access in rural Maritime communities These agreements with internet service providers Mainland Telecom and Bell Canada will provide connections to approximately 30 small communities across the province with high-speed internet, said the province.It is expected all homes and businesses covered by these extensions will have access to improved network by late 2023.

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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 reports 11 new COVID-19 cases on Monday

coronavirus cases for the second day in a row.There are currently 51 known active COVID-19 cases in Nova Scotia.Chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang said in a news release “COVID-19 has found its way back into our communities.”“It is the responsibility of all of us to move quickly and stop it from spreading further.

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Halifax police urge residents to get educated on new COVID-19 rules

COVID-19 restrictions that came into effect Monday.As Nova Scotia reported 44 active coronavirus cases on Sunday, the majority of these cases were detected in the Central Zone. Last week, health officials stated there was community transmission in the Halifax municipality.

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11 new cases of COVID-19 identified in Nova Scotia on Sunday

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Premier Stephen McNeil said that catching even one potential case of COVID-19 can have a huge impact in stopping the spread of the virus.“It’s an important lesson that we need to limit our social contacts and follow all the other public health guidelines — wear a mask, practise social distancing and wash your hands,” he said.Results of last night’s pilot will be used to inform a broader testing strategy, the province stated.“The majority of new cases we are seeing involve social interactions — people who may or may not be symptomatic going downtown with friends and staying for several hours,” said Dr. Robert Strang, chief medical officer of health.

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Halifax Central Library, grocery store, gyms among new possible COVID-19 exposure sites

for COVID-19 exposure.The locations include a grocery store and a number of gyms as well as the Halifax Central Library.At this time the direction for individuals who were at the following locations at the specific times mentioned is to monitor for COVID-19 symptoms. 8 new coronavirus cases report in N.S., largest single-day increase since May Nova Scotia Health is warning of potential exposure at the Bell Aliant store at 209 Chain Lake Dr. Anyone at the location on Nov.

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8 new coronavirus cases report in N.S., largest single-day increase since May

coronavirus cases on Saturday as the number of active cases increased to 33.It’s the largest single-day case increase in Nova Scotia since May, a detail noted by the province’s top doctor in a press release accompanying the case update.“It is critical that we all do our part to prevent and reduce the spread of COVID-19,” said Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health.

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Nova Scotia health officials warn of potential exposures at 4 downtown Halifax bars, restaurants

COVID-19 exposures.The first location is The Pint on Argyle Street.Officials say that anyone at the location on Nov. 13 between 10 p.m.

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Nova Scotia strengthens COVID-19 measures for Halifax area

The Halifax area has seen a spike in COVID-19 cases in recent days, with the source of about a dozen still unknown. As Graeme Benjamin reports, the province hopes it comes as a wakeup call for those still not taking the virus seriously.

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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia to close 2 schools after COVID-19 cases reported

Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil announced Friday that Auburn Drive High School and Graham Creighton Junior High would be closing for two weeks, effective immediately, and moving to online learning after COVID-19 cases were reported in both schools. McNeil said two cases were reported at Auburn Drive High School, and one case at Graham Creighton Junior High.

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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia officials outline new gathering restrictions

Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang outlined on Friday the new gathering limits in the province, saying they would be focusing on various urban and suburban areas of Halifax regional municipality.

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Nova Scotia to provide provincial update on COVID-19

coronavirus in the province on Friday.Premier Stephen McNeil and chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang are meeting at 1 p.m.

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2nd case of COVID-19 identified in Auburn Drive High School, some schools to be closed

COVID-19 at Auburn Drive High School in Cole Harbour on Thursday evening.The province said the new case is a close contact of an earlier reported case at the school.Halifax Regional Centre for Education has also sent out an e-mail to parents about the new COVID-19 case. Nova Scotia reports first cases of COVID-19 in schools Auburn Drive High and its family of schools will close for the day on Friday, Nov.

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Rural Nova Scotia company ready to manufacture 3-layer masks with filters in time for winter

3-layer masks with filter now recommended, Canada’s top doctor says The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States says that filtration can reduce the amount of exposure wearer’s may have with infectious droplets.RealGuard has recently expanded to Canada and has teamed up with WearWell Garments, a manufacturing and distribution facility that’s been in operation for more than 40 years.During the first wave of COVID-19, WearWell shifted gears into manufacturing Personal Protective Equipment, specifically medical gowns.“We were manufacturing thousands of gowns a week.

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Nova Scotia reports 1 new COVID-19 case on Thursday

coronavirus on Thursday and said 23 cases remain active in the province.The new case is under investigation.In a Tuesday provincial briefing, top doctor Dr.

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