COVID-19 Spring vaccine dose available
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians at highest risk for severe illness from COVID-19 can book an additional vaccine dose starting March 24, if it has been at least three months since their…
PEI tops ranking on COVID-19 vaccine funding; N.S. in second; Alberta, Quebec retreat says CanAge vaccine report card
TORONTO, ONT.: CanAge, Canada’s National Seniors’ Advocacy organization, has released its expanded Vaccine Report Card, evaluating all 13 provinces and territories on their efforts to vaccinate older adults. The report…
Flu, COVID-19 vaccine appointments now available to book
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians can now book appointments for the COVID-19 and influenza vaccines. These safe, effective and free vaccines are recommended for everyone aged six months and older. “Vaccination against…
Residents can now book flu, COVID-19 vaccines; requirement change announced for COVID testing
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians can now book appointments for the COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, the province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health announced on Oct. 10. These safe, effective and free vaccines…
New COVID-19 rapid tests available locally
FALL RIVER/BEAVER BANK: With COVID-19 and other illnesses on the go in communities in the area, new rapid tests are available. The Flowflex COVID-19 Antigen rapid test in a blue…
NSH announces changes to masking requirements at health facilities
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia Health (NSH) has made an announcement of changes coming with regards to masking requirements at its facilities. As cases of COVID-19 increase in the community and in…
Mobile units providing additional COVID-19 testing across N.S.
LOWER SACKVILLE: In an effort to ensure all Nova Scotians have access to COVID-19 testing as needed, the Public Health Mobile Units (PHMU) will be offering testing in the communities…
HSIA sees more than three million passengers in 2022
Passenger number makes Enfield-area airport among Canada’s fastest recovering airports HALIFAX STANFIELD: From record-low passenger volumes to peak travel days occasionally surpassing pre-pandemic volumes, in 2022, Halifax Stanfield experienced a…
Flu vaccine now available in N.S., province announces
HALIFAX: Starting Oct. 17, Nova Scotians can book their seasonal influenza vaccine appointment with appointments beginning Saturday, October 22. The influenza vaccine will be available for free to all Nova…
COVID-19 testing coming to Kennetcook; Elmsdale; Shubenacadie; and Stewiacke this week
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: The Mobile Units from N.S. Public Health will be visiting four East Hants and area communities over the next week, beginning Sept. 4. In an effort to ensure…