Province opening paid sick leave program Jan. 10 due to COVID-19
HALIFAX: To slow the spread of COVID-19, Nova Scotians are asked to stay home from work if they’re sick. Applications for the Province’s COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Program open Monday,…
Wellington author’s latest book shines light on healthcare workers
WELLINGTON: An author from Wellington is shining a light on those in Nova Scotia’s healthcare system who are leading the fight against COVID-19. Len Wagg along with co-author Angela Mombourquette…
VaxCheckNS App downloaded more than 84,000 times since release
FALL RIVER/HALIFAX: The province has released data on the number of downloads of its vaccine passport App after an inquiry from The Laker News. With a question lined up to…
“COVID-19 is no joke.” Enfield, Dartmouth women talk about their long-COVID battle
ENFIELD/DARTMOUTH: Two Halifax-area women know first-hand that COVID-19 is more than just a “cold” or “flu” as both continue to suffer long-term effects of the disease. Sophie Lavery-Grant of Enfield…
COVID-19: N.S. reports 689 new cases, long-term care outbreak on Dec. 23
HALIFAX: Today, December 23, Nova Scotia is reporting 689 new cases of COVID-19. There are 498 cases in Central Zone, 55 cases in Eastern Zone, 79 cases in Northern Zone…
COVID-19: Province changes how it does reporting
HALIFAX: Beginning Dec. 23, the province is changing how it reports daily COVID-19 data due to delays in data entry caused by the recent high number of cases. Throughout most…
N.S. Health expanding automated process to include positive COVID-19 test result by email
HALIFAX: Beginning December 22, most Nova Scotians will now be able to receive their COVID-19 positive test results through an automated email. With the significant increase of COVID-19 cases in…
COVID-19: One death, 537 new cases, hospital outbreak reported
HALIFAX: A man in his 50’s in the Northern Zone has died due to complications related to COVID-19, the province announced on Dec. 22. “I am saddened to hear about…
OP-ED: Dr. Strang has a Christmas wish for Nova Scotians – slow down
This is an excerpt from Dr. Robert Strang’s ending of his speech during the Dec. 21 COVID-19 Briefing. “I want to end today speaking from my heart. This is a…
N.S. announces further restrictions to slow Omicron variant
HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston and Dr. Robert Strang somber moods told the tale of what was ahead during the Dec. 21 COVID-19 briefing. Premier Houston and Dr. Strang announced the…