COVID19; Province reports one death, 227 new cases on May 7
HALIFAX: On May 7, the Province of Nova Scotia reported one death–a woman in her 70s in the Central Zone–along with 227 new cases of COVID-19. There have now been…
COVID19: N.S. announces border, other restrictions to curb spread of virus
HALIFAX: Premier Iain Rankin and Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health, announced further restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at the briefing, held May 7.…
Public Health to contact positive COVID19 cases and close contact by text message
HALIFAX, N.S. – Effective later today, Friday, May 7, Nova Scotia Public Health will begin contacting positive COVID-19 cases and close contacts by text message, when that is an option.…
COVID19: Those 45 to 49 now eligible for Pfizer, Moderna vaccines
HALIFAX: Starting today, May 7, people aged 45 and older can book appointments for the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines at clinics across the province. Appointments for COVID-19 vaccines in…
COVID19: N.S. reports two deaths; 153 new cases on May 4
HALIFAX: At an unexpected COVID19 briefing on May 4, Premier Iain Rankin and Dr. Robert Strang, the province’s Chief medical officer of health announced two deaths related to COVID19 and…
Province announces business supports for those hit hard by COVID19 pandemic
HALIFAX: The Rankin government announced May 4, more than $12 million in additional support for Nova Scotia businesses hit hard by the pandemic and facing province-wide restrictions as a result…
Answers to our follow-up questions from recent COVID19 briefings
MAIN PHOTO: Premier Iain Rankin wants Nova Scotians to stay home to curb the COVID19 spread. (Communications N.S. Photo) HALIFAX/FALL RIVER: The Department of Health and Wellness answered a pair…
NSH announces temporary service reductions across province
HALIFAX: Due to the increased number of COVID-19 cases in in the province and work associated with the COVID response, Nova Scotia Health is making temporary changes to some services…
COVID19: 133 new cases of COVID-19 reported May 2
HALIFAX: The province announced there are 133 new cases of COVID-19 today, May 2. There are 117 cases in Central Zone, nine cases in Eastern Zone, one case in Northern…
Dr. Strang “confident” restrictions will have right impact for NSians
FALL RIVER/MILFORD: Nova Scotia’s Chief Medical Officer of Health said there was discussions amongst his staff in determining a recommendation that would be the best course of action when it…