A new research project at Northwood Manor is examining if UV-C lights can cause reduction in respiratory viral infections in seniors.
‘We made our program consultant aware in May that we were planning on doing this and for all intents and purposes had their go-ahead to do so,’ says a daycare owner of lost spaces.
Parents say they’re frustrated with the government’s failure to provide a license to this daycare and that while they support universal childcare, they need childcare now.
There’s specifically been an increase in threats targeting front-line health-care and medical research facilities across the country throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Tuesday Ali Duale returned to his seat after being invited by the premier to an all-party committee to produce legislation to address systemic racism in government.
While many environmental groups are applauding the government’s effort to address climate change, they are also raising concerns that the bill doesn’t go far enough.
This year’s event in Halifax had many of the fan favourites including the annual costume contest. There were still many guests, artists and vendors though the focus was on local.
Saturday marked the 52nd anniversary of an explosion on the HMCS Kootenay, which left nine people dead and 53 with injuries.
COVID-19 infections have also shown to have impacts on the pregnancy itself and increase the risk of premature labour, requiring a caesarian birth and having a still-birth.
After school on Monday, the province announced two more schools will be closing for the remainder of the week: Joseph Howe Elementary and Ecole Mer et Monde.
Right now there are about 60 flights going through the airport each day and there are now 15 destinations, including a single international flight.
Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Strang says the province is going back to Health Canada and the manufacturer to double check the expiry dates on the tests.
Public health has told families only those identified as being close contacts have to isolate — not family members, even if there are other unvaccinated children in the household.
‘We’re watching for widespread infections and we have not seen that in a school, not even in a classroom,’ said Dr. Robert Strang.
On Friday, only 53 per cent of students attended class. On Monday, attendance was higher but nearly a quarter of students were still absent.