Preparing for the second wave of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia

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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.

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were discharged in the past twenty four hours taking the total to 10,31,304.

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◾New cases in State: 3,202◾New cases in B'lore: 1,293◾Positivity rate: State - 2.95%; Blore - 2.49%◾Discharges: 8,988◾Active cases: State- 38,747; B'lore- 16k◾Deaths:38 (B'lore- 10)◾Tests: 1,08,534#COVID

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The Windsor Police have commenced enforcement near the Ambassador Bridge, Windsor, Ont.

Nurses in Canada say working during the COVID-19 Omicron wave has left them burnt out, physically and mentally, and an increase in abuse directed at health-care workers has pushed them to breaking point. According to a report from the Ontario Science Table, pre-pandemic, 20 to 40 per cent of health-care workers reported severe burnout. By spring 2021, rates had climbed to more than 60 per cent.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga was sold to Royal Challengers Bangalore on Saturday (12) for Indian Rs. 10.75 crores after a closely fought bidding war.The Sri Lankan pair of Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera, joined RCB for the second part of IPL 2021.Hasaranga took a hat-trick at last year’s T20 World Cup.

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After two weeks of the protest convoy occupying Ottawa, questions are rising over whether a better security response could have averted all the disruption sooner.

coronavirus.Lloyd Hines said on Thursday that he wants to ensure Nova Scotians will remain safe if the ferry between Yarmouth, N.S., and Bar Harbor, Maine, launches for its first commercial season.“I know there’s some anxiety out there that there might be an avenue for (COVID-19) on the ferry and I want to make sure that people understand that door will not be opened,” said Hines.The federal government has closed the border between the U.S.

novel coronavirus on Friday, with the total number of confirmed cases remaining at 1,058.Friday also marks the day that bars and restaurants across Nova Scotia are reopening after being closed nearly three months due to the pandemic.The government also announced that Northwood, the long-term care home in Halifax, currently has only one resident and one staff with actives cases.“It remains important for Nova Scotians to strictly adhere to the public health order and directives – practise good hand washing and other hygiene steps, maintain a physical distance of two metres or six feet from those not in your household or family household bubble,” the province said in a statement.“And limit planned gatherings of people outside your household or

COVID-19 pandemic.Under the province’s reopening plan, dining rooms can start allowing customers again starting Friday.Most of these businesses will be required to operate at 50 per cent capacity to ensure proper physical distancing.And staff must wear personal protective equipment such as masks and gloves.Hair salons and barber shops will also be offering a different experience for customers, and many will likely raise prices to cover lost business and increased overheard.Some health services will also reopen, including dentists, optometrists, chiropractors and physiotherapists.This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 5, 2020.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Questions about

Nova Scotia is reporting one new death connected to novel coronavirus on Thursday and no new cases.

Nova Scotia bars and restaurants that have been closed for months because of COVID-19 restrictions will finally reopen Friday with a mix of optimism and concern.

Nova Scotia announced Tuesday that child-care centres will be opening June 15 beginning with 50 per cent capacity.

There are still five active cases of the novel coronavirus in Nova Scotia after the province reported one new case and one new recovery on Wednesday.

Nova Scotia’s largest nursing home is planning for a future of private rooms to keep residents safe, but it has taken a wrenching pandemic death toll to create the shift – and it remains unclear whether government will fund a long-term fix.

Physiotherapy is a hands-on practice. Physiotherapists often help patients by manipulating joints and guiding stretches, but when they were mandated to shut down in late March by the Nova Scotia Government, the industry decided to try something new — Telehealth.

The Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) announced Tuesday that Halifax Transit will be increasing service levels in a phased approach while continuing to follow public health guidelines as the province moves through its recovery phases.

Dartmouth General Hospital nurse Teri Pottie remembers the wild ride of adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic “virtually overnight.”

Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil said Tuesday that licensed childcare centres and daycare homes in the province would be allowed to open as of June 15, with childcare centres operating at 50 per cent capacity while daycare homes would be allowed to operate at full capacity.

As of Tuesday, Nova Scotia reported no new cases of COVID-19.

This is the eighth in a series of stories looking at the new reality of life during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Maritimes. You can find the full series here.

Nova Scotia is reporting one additional case of the novel coronavirus in the province Monday.

For the second time in the past three days, Nova Scotia is reporting no new cases or deaths connected to the novel coronavirus.

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The Halifax 2020 cruise season has been suspended due to COVID-19 after Minister of Transport, Marc Garneau, announced the updated measures on Friday.

As Nova Scotia moves to reopen the economy and allow certain businesses to open up again, the risk of contacting the coronavirus remains in place and so does the provincial state of emergency.

Saturday will mark World MS Day, and this year, celebrations for the day are going to look much different from before.

On Friday, the government of Nova Scotia announced that it’s adding 23 new long-term care beds in Bedford to help meet the need caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nova Scotia is reporting no new cases of the coronavirus on Friday, the first time it has done that since March.

The province’s economy reopening begins June 5. Some people are saying the plan is backwards because daycares are not open yet and people are expected to return to work. Jesse Thomas reports.

Nova Scotia businesses shut down by the COVID-19 pandemic can begin reopening on June 5, but that’s 10 full days before the province will allow licensed child-care centres to open and that has some calling the reopening plan backward.

As of Thursday, Nova Scotia has confirmed two new cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases to 1,055.

Nova Scotia confirmed one new case of the novel coronavirus on Wednesday, bringing the number of confirmed cases to 1,053.

As of Tuesday, Nova Scotia confirmed one additional death related to COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, bringing the total number of deaths to 59.

The provincial NDP has put forward a motion requesting all workplaces in Nova Scotia to include accommodations for employees with dependants in their plans for reopening amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The provincial NDP has put forward a motion requiring all workplaces in Nova Scotia to include accommodations for employees with dependants in their plans for reopening amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

When Adair Roop broke the news to her six-year-old daughter Ana that she wouldn’t be going back to school this year, she broke down and cried.