Dr Strang: “It is starting to feel like we’re on a rollercoaster.”
MAIN PHOTO: Dr. Robert Strang said N.S. does not want to go back into a lockdown, but it’s a possibility if they don’t get COVID19 under control. (Communications N.S. photo)…
Dr Strang: “If there’s ever been a time to be vigilant, this is it.”
The following is a statement from Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’ chief medical officer of health, from the Nov. 9 COVID19 briefing. “This should be a wake-up call for all…
Stricter self-isolation requirements for non-essential travel
HRM: With cases of COVID-19 rising, there are new self-isolation requirements for people hosting travellers from outside the Atlantic bubble. Effective today, Nov. 9, if a person travelling for non-essential…
Dr. Strang’s message to NSians: Don’t become complacent
FALL RIVER: “We can’t be relaxed just because we’re safe here in Nova Scotia.” That was the message from N.S. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Strang in responding…
Dr. Strang working to provide clarity related to darts during COVID19
FALL RIVER: The Chief medical officer of health is looking into getting clarity for people who play darts, pool, want to sing karaoke, and more, on whether those activities are…
Online bookings for COVID19 testing to begin in N.S.
FALL RIVER: Starting today, Oct. 28, online booking for COVID-19 testing appointments is available for any Nova Scotian getting a test through primary assessment centres in the Central Zone or…
Province announces COVID Alert App now available
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians will be able to receive COVID-19 exposure alerts directly to their smartphones when using Health Canada’s free COVID Alert App. “As a province we have all shown…
Mask-up: Province announces masks become mandatory in most public indoor spaces July 31
EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: Masks will become mandatory for Nova Scotians in most public indoor locations beginning next Friday July 31, the province announced. In their COVID19 briefing on July 24,…
No new cases of COVID19 in N.S.
HRM: As of today, July 16, Nova Scotia has two active cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified on Wednesday, July 15. The QEII Health Sciences Centre’s microbiology lab…
Statement from Dr. Strang on Irving Shipbuilding COVID19 exception
FALL RIVER: The following is a statement from Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health.“There have been a number of questions and concerns about an exception granted…