Category Archives: COVID-19
Province recommends swabbing nose and throat for COVID-19 test
The province is now recommending you swab both your throat and nose when using a rapid test. Nova Scotia Health made the change after research showed the swabbing both improved test sensitivity by alm...
Jan 21, 2022
Three more deaths, 85 in hospital
Three more people have died as a result of their COVID-19 infections. The deaths were a woman in her 50s in Central Zone, a woman in her 70s in Northern Zone, and a man in his 70s in Eastern Zone. 18 ...
Jan 20, 2022
Strang Says No Need For Contact Tracing In Schools
The province’s top doctor says COVID-19 contact tracing is no longer needed in schools. During yesterday’s briefing, Dr. Robert Strang addressed parent-led groups that are keeping track of...
Jan 20, 2022
UK Making Bold Covid Moves
Things are little different in the UK restriction wise. In a recent announcement, Prime Minister Boris Johnson stated that several covid mandates are ending. Recent data shows that England’s cov...
Jan 20, 2022
Public Health no longer releasing potential COVID-19 exposure notices
You won’t see any more potential COVID-19 exposure notices from Public Health. Health officials say they no longer have the necessary information to report accurate exposure sites and locations....
Jan 20, 2022
COVID-19: N.S. reports 256 in hospital, 3 more deaths
We’re getting a clearer picture of the strain on the health care system due to COVID. Premier Tim Houston says there are a total of 256 people in hospital with the virus. That figure includes 83...
Jan 19, 2022
Premier, top doctor to deliver COVID-19 update Wednesday
Nova Scotians will hear from the premier and top doctor on Wednesday. Premier Tim Houston and Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Strang are set to hold a COVID-19 update at 3 p.m. Since the mo...
Jan 19, 2022
Union Representing School Support Staff Calls For Province To Close Schools
A union representing 4,600 school support workers says they’re not being heard by the Nova Scotia government. The chair of CUPE Nova Scotia’s School Board Council of Unions is calling on g...
Jan 18, 2022
Health Canada Approves Pill For COVID-19
Pfizer Canada has received Health Canada approval for a use of a new COVID treatment in tablet form. Paxlovid is intended for high-risk adults, 18 and older, who develop mild-to-moderate symptoms. Dr....
Jan 17, 2022
Boosters now open to Nova Scotians 18+
More Nova Scotians can now book an appointment for their booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. The province announcing on Monday it has expanded eligibility to residents as young as 18-years-old. Pre...
Jan 17, 2022
