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COVID-19 Omicron cases surge prompting new restrictions, cancellations

COVID-19 cases continue to mount across Canada as the Omicron variant of the coronavirus becomes further entrenched in the country.Ontario reported more than 9,800 new cases of the virus yesterday, Quebec counted roughly 8,000, and in Nova Scotia more than 1,100 were confirmed over the weekend.The high case counts came as new restrictions went into force in Quebec, capping private gatherings at six people or two household bubbles.And an increasing number of athletes testing positive for the virus prompted Curling Canada to cancel Olympic mixed doubles trials yesterday.Meanwhile, public health experts expect case counts to continue to climb, given the high transmissibility of the Omicron variant.

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Provinces break COVID-19 case records as new restrictions set in

Large parts of Canada are starting to hunker down, with new restrictions coming into effect as a fifth wave of COVID-19 fuelled by the Omicron variant saw thousands of new cases across the country over the weekend.

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Nova Scotia reports 426 new cases of COVID-19, another record

COVID-19 numbers with 426 new cases announced Saturday.In a release, the province said there were 296 cases in the Central Zone, 70 cases in the Eastern Zone, 35 cases in the Northern Zone and 25 cases in the Western Zone.Nova Scotia Health labs completed 8,996 tests on Friday. N.S.

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Ottawa, provinces ramp up restrictions in scramble to control Omicron

Canada’s provincial and federal governments are reimposing multiple restrictions, in a bid to blunt the steep rise of Omicron.

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Omicron identified in all four Atlantic provinces after first case reported in N.L.

Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus has reached all four Atlantic provinces, after Newfoundland and Labrador on Wednesday confirmed its first case of the mutation believed to be more infectious than Delta.But unlike the other three provinces, Newfoundland and Labrador did not make a link between its case of Omicron and the COVID-19 outbreak at a university in Nova Scotia. Dr.

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Manitoba looking to make rapid COVID-19 tests widely available, possibly for free

COVID-19 tests widely available, perhaps for free.Stefanson says she has asked public health officials to look at changing the current rules, which focus mainly on selling rapid test kits to businesses and other employers. Rapid COVID-19 testing in Manitoba sees increased demand In Nova Scotia, residents are able to get free rapid tests from pop-up locations across the province for at-home testing.Manitoba’s rising number of COVID-19 cases has brought its intensive care units to near capacity, and Stefanson has asked the federal government to provide up to 30 nurses for the next several weeks.

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Nova Scotia restrictions return as Omicron cases surge in Atlantic Canada

Omicron cases are surging across Canada, prompting Nova Scotia to reimpose restrictions. Ross Lord explains how a spike in Atlantic Canada is being traced to an outbreak at one university, and how some schools are taking action to control the spread of the virus.

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COVID-19: N.S. announces 40 cases of Omicron variant, gathering limits tightening

Nova Scotia is confirming 40 Omicron variant cases of COVID-19 on Monday, as the province announces 114 new cases amid a growing outbreak that began at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish.

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COVID-19: New Brunswick confirms several cases of Omicron variant in province

New Brunswick’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Jennifer Russell announced on Monday that the province had confirmed its first cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, which she said were related to an outbreak at St.

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COVID-19: Nova Scotia reinstating certain public health measures amid Omicron spread

Nova Scotia is reintroducing some public health measures amid the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, the province’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang announced on Monday.

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N.S. premier says Omicron COVID-19 variant spreading in province, no known hospitalizations due to variant

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston said on Monday that while COVID-19 cases from the Omicron variant have begun to appear in the province and even in New Brunswick, there have been no hospitalizations known to the government due to this variant.

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Omicron COVID-19 variant casts shadow over hopes for Christmas comeback in Canada

Megan Scheffers waited until July to celebrate Christmas with her kids after the COVID-19 pandemic kept them apart last winter, but she says decorating candy log cabins just wasn’t the same in the dead of summer.

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COVID-19: N.S. reports 20 new cases, 34 recoveries Friday

here.As of Friday, Nova Scotia has 199 active cases of COVID-19. Of those, 13 people are in hospital, including five in ICU.There were 33,983 rapid tests administered between November 26 and December 2.

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COVID-19: N.S. reports 35 new cases, cluster grows in Northern Zone

COVID-19 on Wednesday.In a release, the province said there are 16 cases in the Northern Zone, 16 cases in the Central Zone and three cases in the Western Zone.The province said there is a cluster of cases in a localized community in the Northern Zone, as well as evidence of community spread in Halifax and parts of northern Nova Scotia. COVID-19: N.S.

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COVID-19: N.S. reports 28 new cases, renews state of emergency

COVID-19 on Friday and renewed the provincial state of emergency.In a release, the province said there are 16 new cases in the Northern Zone and 12 in the Central Zone. The province continues to say there is evidence of limited community spread in Halifax and northern Nova Scotia.With 25 new recoveries, there are now 172 active cases.

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COVID-19: Nova Scotia reports 1 death, 60 new cases since last update

COVID-19 since the province’s last update on Nov. 19.In a release Monday, the province said a man in his 90s in the Western Zone has died.

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N.S. Health apologizes to N.B. woman after surgery abruptly cancelled due to vaccination status

Nova Scotia’s proof-of-vaccination policy is now in effect. Here’s what you need to know She had been in so much pain lately, she was unable to properly eat, and had been losing weight.“It’s difficult to talk, it’s more difficult to eat,” Hussell told Global News.“I’ve got to get this so I can get some pain relief.”Hussell booked the appointment about a week prior.

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Nova Scotia to hold COVID-19 briefing after 3 recent deaths

COVID-19 briefing Wednesday as the province attempts to get outbreaks of the virus under control in the Northern and Western Zones.The briefing comes on the heels of three deaths from the virus this week, which have been linked to ongoing transmission in those health zones as a result of a faith-based gathering in late October.The event is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. and will be live streamed here.

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N.S. announces COVID-19 outbreak at long-term care home, briefing upcoming

COVID-19: N.S. reports 40 new cases; spike attributed to faith group gatherings Minister of Seniors and Long-Term Care Barbara Adams, and Dr.

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N.S. reports 38 new COVID-19 cases, highest single-day total in almost a month

COVID-19: N.S. reports 11 new cases, 5 schools notified of exposureOn Tuesday, three schools were notified of a COVID-19 exposure at their school.Nova Scotia has 180 active cases of COVID-19 so far.

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COVID-19: N.S. reports 1 death, 59 new cases over past 3 days

COVID-19 since the last update on Friday.In a release, the province said a man in his 70s in the Eastern Zone has died. He is the 101st person to die from COVID-19 in the province.“I want to offer my sympathies to the family, friends and loved ones grieving,” said Premier Tim Houston in the release.

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Newly signed deal seen as a game changer for housing

The ink is drying on a newly signed deal that housing workers and advocates in Nova Scotia say will be a game changer for dozens of people in desperate need of supportive housing. Alexa MacLean has more.

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COVID-19: Nova Scotia reports 26 new cases, state of emergency renewed

Nova Scotia reports 31 new cases of COVID-19, active total above 170 The order will take effect at noon on Sunday, and extend to noon on Nov. 14, unless the government terminates or extends it.As of Friday, Nova Scotia has 169 active cases of COVID-19.

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Nova Scotia reports 26 new cases of COVID-19, mostly in Central Zone

COVID-19: N.S. reports its 100th death, 7 new cases Tuesday According to the provincial COVID-19 dashboard, 83.1 per cent of Nova Scotians have received one or more doses of a COVID-19 vaccine and 78.1 per cent are fully vaccinated.Another four schools have been notified of an exposure on Tuesday.

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COVID-19: N.S. reports its 100th death, 7 new cases Tuesday

COVID-19 and 24 recoveries on Tuesday.The person who died as a result of the virus is a woman in her 70s in the Western Zone, said the province.The seven cases are all in the Central Zone. COVID-19: N.S.

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COVID-19: N.S. reports 1 death, 57 new cases over past 3 days

Nova Scotia reports 23 new cases of COVID-19, most in Central Zone Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) said it continues to test patients at the hospital, as well as staff and doctors identified as close contacts.“As a precaution, NSHA has made testing available for staff and doctors on site who want to get tested,” the province said in a release.As of Monday, Nova Scotia has 152 active cases of COVID-19. Of those, 11 people are in hospital, including two in ICU.Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 2,269 tests on October 22; 2,599 tests on October 23; and 2,056 tests on October 24.As of Sunday, 1,562,774 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered.

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Police lay charges in September killing of Sikh man in Nova Scotia

Police in Truro, Nova Scotia have now arrested two men in the murder of Prabhjot Singh Katri, a Sikh man who was found dead outside an apartment building in September. Ross Lord reports.

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Nova Scotia reports 23 new cases of COVID-19, most in Central Zone

COVID-19 on Friday and 26 recoveries.In a release, the province said there are 13 cases in the Central Zone, six in the Western Zone, three in the Northern Zone and one in the Eastern Zone.Nova Scotia now has 160 active cases of COVID-19. Of those, 11 are in hospital, including four in ICU.Nova Scotia Health labs completed 2,70 tests on Thursday.

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Vaccination status of Nova Scotia health-care workers still unknown

Health-care workers in Nova Scotia are five weeks away from the province’s proof-of-vaccination policy coming into effect, but the province still doesn’t know how many workers might be impacted or whether there’ll be a worker shortage.“Not so far, we’re kind of waiting,” said Health and Wellness minister Michelle Thompson when asked if they’ve received vaccination status numbers. “We expect on (November) the 30th we’ll have a better sense of it, I’m sure there are people submitting their proof of vaccine now but I don’t have those numbers with me.” COVID-19: All provincial N.S.

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Nova Scotia still doesn’t know how many healthcare workers are fully vaccinated

Proof of vaccination for healthcare workers in Nova Scotia is required by Nov. 13. At this point, the province doesn’t know at this point how many of its nurses and doctors are fully vaccinated or not. Jesse Thomas has more.

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Trudeau unveils Canada’s international proof-of-vaccination for COVID-19

COVID-19 vaccination system, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Thursday.The vaccine passport will show your name, date of birth, and COVID-19 vaccine history — including which doses you got, and when you got them.“I’m happy to confirm that all provinces and territories have confirmed that they will be moving forward with a standardized national proof of vaccination,” Trudeau said, speaking to reporters. Blair ‘very confident’ federal vaccine passport coming by U.S.

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New Brunswick officials to hold COVID-19 briefing Thursday afternoon

COVID-19 news conference Thursday afternoon.The event is set to begin at 2:30 p.m. and will be live streamed here.

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COVID-19: Nova Scotia reports lowest number of new cases in more than a month

COVID-19 on Wednesday, the lowest number of single-day cases since Sept. 15.Three of the new cases are in the Central Zone, two are in the Western Zone and one case is in the Northern Zone.The province continues to say there is community spread in the Central Zone, “primarily among people aged 20 to 40 who are unvaccinated and participating in social activities.” N.S.

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Nova Scotia says outbreak at hospital in Kentville limited so far

An outbreak management team is working with Valley Regional Hospital in Kentville to try and prevent further spread of the virus. Nova Scotia Public Health officials believe the outbreak is limited so far and they’re hoping it stays that way.

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N.S. to provide COVID-19 update after 3 more school closures

COVID-19: N.S. reports 72 new cases over past 3 days, more schools closed Nova Scotia has identified 72 new cases of COVID-19 since Friday.During that time, eight schools received exposure notifications — the bulk of them in the Halifax area — and more schools in the municipality will now be closed due to an outbreak.On Monday, health officials have also recommended the closure of two more Halifax area schools bringing the number of closures to four within the last two weeks.Those schools – Joseph Howe Elementary and École Mer et Monde – will be closed to students beginning tomorrow for one week.

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COVID-19: N.S. reports 72 new cases over past 3 days, more schools closed

COVID-19 cases and 63 recoveries over a three-day period.During that time, eight schools received exposure notifications — the bulk of them in the Halifax area — and more schools in the municipality will now be closed due to an outbreak. COVID-19 - How 4th wave has hit N.B.

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COVID-19: How 4th wave has hit N.B. and N.S. differently and the lessons to learn from it

COVID-19 has hit neighbouring provinces Nova Scotia and New Brunswick in starkly different ways.While Nova Scotia has seen a modest uptick in cases compared with the summer, New Brunswick is seeing an unprecedented spike in community spread, hospitalizations, and deaths. ‘COVID, COVID, COVID’ — Experts say fatigue over virus in N.B., N.S.

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Nova Scotia reports 18 new COVID-19 cases, renews state of emergency

‘COVID, COVID, COVID’: Experts say fatigue over virus in N.B., N.S. normal There were 29,673 rapid tests administered between October 8 and 14.Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 3,697 tests the day before.As of Thursday 1,543,667 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered.

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COVID-19: Nova Scotia reports 26 new cases, 5 more school exposures

COVID-19 on Thursday and 15 new recoveries.The bulk of the new cases — 23 — are in the Central Zone, where the province continues to say there is community spread “primarily among people aged 20 to 40 who are unvaccinated and participating in social activities.”There are also two new cases in the Western Zone and one in the Eastern Zone. Parents concerned about growing number of exposure notices at École Mer et Monde Nova Scotia Health labs completed 3,357 tests on Wednesday.

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Nova Scotia Sikh man’s murder sparks fear among community over possible hate crime

Police in Nova Scotia are still offering few answers on the murder of Prabhjot Singh Katri, a Sikh man who was fatally stabbed in Truro in September.

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All Nova Scotia public servants must get COVID-19 vaccination by Nov. 30

The province is extending its mandatory proof of vaccination policy to all government employees. Now, all 11,000 public servants must be fully vaccinated by Nov.

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Alberta hospitalizations, ICU rates drop slightly as 1,263 new COVID-19 cases identified Wednesday

COVID-19. As of 1:25 p.m., AHS said there were 374 ICU beds open in Alberta, including 201 additional spaces.

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Halifax university study looks at impact of COVID-19 on homeless people

A new Dalhousie University study looks at the impact of the pandemic on homeless and marginalized people in Nova Scotia. The study looked at the homeless in Halifax and Sydney and offers a glimpse at the experiences of homeless people and their advocates.

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COVID-19: N.S. reports 40 new cases, active total now at 248

N.S. reports 86 new COVID-19 cases over past 3 days, expands mandatory vaccination list As of Tuesday, Nova Scotia has 248 active cases of COVID-19.

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Halifax restaurateur denounces actions of protesters harassing her staff

A Halifax restaurant owner says a member of her staff was verbally abused and threatened by a small group of people who refused to follow public health protocols.

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Nova Scotia reports 86 new COVID-19 cases over past 3 days

N.S. reports 77 new COVID-19 cases over 2 days, state of emergency renewed So far, Nova Scotia has 231 active cases of COVID-19.

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Halifax restaurant alleges staff abused by people who refuse to wear masks

A post shared by The Wooden Monkey Restaurants (@thewoodenmonkeyrestaurants)Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Robert Strang, was asked about the incident in a Global Morning interview Monday, and whether it would create further division amid the start of phase five.He said it’s a “very small, but vocal minority.”“How we’ve gotten through COVID so successfully so far in Nova Scotia is by everybody working together, coming together as communities, caring for each other and whether we agree with masking or vaccination or not,” Strang said.“We just need to treat each other with kindness and respect.” Nova Scotia’s proof-of-vaccination policy is now in effect.

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Nova Scotia faces challenges keeping up with medically assisted dying

Tens of thousands of Canadians have chosen to end their lives on their own terms since the country’s medical assistance in dying (MAID) program was introduced in 2016. But as Ross Lord reports, increasing demand has left at least one province struggling to provide the end of life service.

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