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…
COVID-19: 426 cases reported in N.S. on Dec. 18; 296 in HRM area
HALIFAX: Today, December 18, Nova Scotia is reporting 426 new cases of COVID-19. There are 296 cases in Central Zone, 70 cases in Eastern Zone, 35 cases in Northern Zone…
Health system could feel significant impact if COVID-19 outbreak not managed: Dr. Strang
FALL RIVER: The province’s Chief Medical Officer of health is worried if Nova Scotians don’t manage the current spike in COVID19 cases, including the Omicron virus, it could significantly impact…
COVID-19: One death, 27 new cases, 40 recoveries reported Nov. 19
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is reporting one death related to COVID-19 on Nov. 19. A woman in her 90s with underlying medical conditions in Northern Zone has died as a result…
COVID-19: Bookings for Booster Doses open on Nov. 23
HALIFAX: The province has announce that Nova Scotians eligible for a COVID-19 booster dose of mRNA vaccine can schedule an appointment starting November 23. The groups eligible for a COVID-19…
NDP: Paramedic vacancies growing, must be addressed
HALIFAX — According to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request received by the NDP caucus, the number of paramedic vacancies has increased for the last three years. In the first…
COVID-19: Three deaths, 99 cases, 109 recoveries reported Nov. 15
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia reported three deaths related to COVID-19 in its release for the weekend of Nov. 12-15. Two people – a man and woman, both in their 80s –…
Second COVID-19 exposure at Hants East Rural High reported by Public Health
MILFORD: An additional COVID-19 exposure at Hants East Rural High (HERH) in Milford has been discovered by Public Health, a letter home to families from the school said Nov. 12.…
COVID-19: One death, 56 new cases and 29 recoveries reported Nov. 9
HALIFAX: A man in his 80s in the Eastern Zone has died related to COVID-19, the province reported on Nov. 9. “It pains me greatly to know that another family…
COVID-19: 11 new cases reported on Nov. 2; 16 recoveries
HALIFAX: The province is reporting 11 new cases of COVID-19 on Nov. 2, with 16 recoveries. There are five cases in Central Zone, four cases in Eastern Zone and two…