Category Archives: COVID-19
United Way Lends Helping Hand During Pandemic
Despite businesses being shut down due to the pandemic community organizations still play a vital role for those needing help. With the challenges posed by restrictions the Atlantic Compassion ...
Apr 30, 2020
Health Minister Thanks Frontline Workers During Historic Meeting Of Parliament
For the first time ever in the history of federal government, MPs came together virtually. This is a step they have taken in an effort to ensure physical distancing, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Heal...
Apr 29, 2020
NS Government Wants to Remove 30 Day Prescription Limit
Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, no pharmacies in Nova Scotia are filling prescriptions that would last more than 30 days. "This decision was not taken lightly," says Beverley Zwicker, Registrar ...
Apr 29, 2020
Canada Releases New COVID-19 Predictions
New predictions for COVID-19 in Canada say we could see up to 17,000 new cases in the next seven days. Canada has over 49,000 cases of COVID-19 and 2,766 deaths as of this afternoon. Canada’s ch...
Apr 28, 2020
Pandemic Exposes Fragility Of Vulnerable Populations: Dr. Tam
Canada's chief public health officer says the pandemic is exposing the fragility of vulnerable populations. Dr. Theresa Tam says if we are to end increased disease and death rates in vulnerable popula...
Apr 27, 2020
Two More Nova Scotians Have Died From COVID-19; Lowest Number Of New Cases In Weeks
Twenty-four Nova Scotians have now died as a result of COVID-19 after two more people passed away on Saturday. In a release, the Department of Health and Wellness says both deaths occurred at the Nort...
Apr 27, 2020
Over 45,700 COVID-19 Cases Nationwide
Canada’s chief public health officer says to keep up with physical distancing and staying home as much as possible. In a written statement, Dr. Theresa Tam says those efforts are starting to pay...
Apr 26, 2020
Don’t Forget Regular Vaccinations: Tam
Canada’s top doctor is focusing on vaccinations amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. In her daily update Saturday, Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam said even once a COVID-19 vaccine is avail...
Apr 25, 2020
Six more Nova Scotians dead due to COVID-19
The province confirmed six deaths due to COVID-19 on Saturday. That brings the total number of deaths in Nova Scotia to 22. Five occurred at the Northwood long-term care home in Halifax Regional Munic...
Apr 25, 2020
Federal Government Working On COVID-19 Supplies
Federal ministers announced new ways they are working to meet supply needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister Anita Anand of Public Services and Procurements says there is intense global demand fo...
Apr 24, 2020 screen grab, CPAC
