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…
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…
Moderna Bivalent COVID-19 vaccine now available for those 18 and older
HALIFAX: Starting September 21, people aged 18 or older can book a bivalent COVID-19 vaccine. Public Health recommends that Nova Scotians 18 and older who are eligible for their fall…
N.S. announces Bivalent COVID-19 availability; fall vaccine rollout starts
From a release HALIFAX: Nova Scotia will be offering a fall dose of COVID-19 vaccine to people 12 years and older, beginning with people who are most vulnerable. Starting today,…
COVID-19 vaccine bookings now open for children five to 11
HALIFAX: Parents and guardians of children aged five to 11 can book their child’s first COVID-19 booster vaccine appointment starting today, September 1, with appointments beginning Tuesday, September 6. For…
N.S. opens COVID-19 vaccine bookings for children under 5; boosters for some who are pregnant
From a press releaseHALIFAX: Parents and guardians of children aged six months to under five years can book their child’s COVID-19 vaccine appointment starting July 28. Children will need two…
COVID-19 vaccine bookings open for children five to 11
HALIFAX: Parents and guardians of children aged five to 11 can now book their child’s COVID-19 vaccine appointment. “The pandemic has been challenging for families and young children. School closures…
Province approves third doses of COVID-19 vaccine for immunocompromised, work-related travel
HALIFAX: In a release on Oct. 14, the province says Nova Scotians who are moderately to severely immunocompromised or who are taking medications that substantially suppress their immune system will…
ELECTION21: If elected, Rankin says N.S. will explore adopting “Scotia Pass” COVID-19 certificate
The following is a release issued by the N.S. Liberal Party HALIFAX: Premier Iain Rankin announced Aug. 9 that a Liberal government will explore the concept of adopting a provincial…