NSHA

• Nova Scotia hospitals learning from rest of Canada about possible COVID patient spike

  Nova Scotia Health (NSHA) says it is closely monitoring situations outside of provincial borders and that hospitals are prepared for a rise in cases.

  Canada

  Apr 21, 2021
  
• Nova Scotia reports 3 new COVID cases, more than 20 for long weekend

  All three are in the Central Zone, including one travel-related case, one close contact of a previously reported case and one under investigation.

  Canada

  Apr 5, 2021
  
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• Halifax researchers exploring less invasive test for HPV and cervical cancer

  'We're always looking for what's going to radically improve our ability to tackle cancer,' said the Canadian Cancer Society. 'That's what these grants are all about.'

  Health

  Apr 2, 2021
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• Psychologists offer free sessions amid anniversary of Nova Scotia mass murder

  As we near the one-year anniversary, 10 psychologists are once again offering up their services to help people cope. 'It brings it all back,' Susan Marsh said about anniversaries.

  Health

  Mar 31, 2021
• N.S. potential COVID-19 exposure sites updated

  People are reminded not to go directly to a COVID-19 assessment centre without booking an appointment.

  Health

  Mar 15, 2021
• Nova Scotia advises of COVID-19 exposure at 5 locations, Halifax bus routes

  The health agency asks anyone who visited the locations of a potential exposure to the virus to immediately book a test for COVID-19.

  Health

  Feb 24, 2021
• NSHA advises of potential COVID-19 exposure at 4 HRM stores, 2 flights

  The health agency asks anyone who visited the sites mentioned to immediately book a test for COVID-19, whether they have symptoms or not. 

  Consumer

  Feb 23, 2021
• Coronavirus: Mobile testing unit coming to Sheet Harbour, N.S., this week

  Individuals who want to get tested must not be a close contact of a person with COVID-19 and not isolating because of travel outside of Nova Scotia or P.E.I.

  Health

  Feb 17, 2021
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• Nova Scotia reports 0 new COVID-19 cases Friday

  Premier Stephen McNeil and chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang will participate in the 1 p.m. coronavirus update Friday. 

  Health

  Feb 12, 2021
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• Nova Scotia’s presumed consent law for organ donation takes effect

  The new model makes Nova Scotia the first jurisdiction in North America to operate under presumed or “deemed consent.” 

  Health

  Jan 18, 2021