Microbiology

• Staff at the National Microbiology Laboratory asked to work remotely, starting Monday

  Staff at the National Microbiology Laboratory have been asked to work remotely for at least three weeks, starting Jan. 10.

  News

  Jan 9, 2022
  
• An inside look at how Nova Scotia tests for COVID-19

  The QEII lab is receiving and processing between 1,000 and 1,500 samples per day, but with current infrastructure, it can handle up to 2,500 a day.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2020
  
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• Nova Scotia extends coronavirus state of emergency, announces new support funds

  As of Thursday, there are 193 cases of the novel coronavirus in Nova Scotia. 

  Health

  Apr 2, 2020
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• Nova Scotia microbiology lab ramps up testing: ‘It’s tiring, it’s busy and it never stops’

  The microbiology lab at Halifax's QEII Health Sciences Centre has recently doubled the number of samples they can test each day.

  Health

  Mar 26, 2020
• How to clean to fight COVID-19? Vinegar won’t work, University of Alberta expert says

  An expert in medical microbiology and immunology warns vinegar is not the best cleaner to fight the novel coronavirus.

  Canada

  Mar 19, 2020
• Does your NHL playoff beard have more germs than your dog? Microbiologist says yes

  According to a recent study your playoff beard can come with unwanted bacteria – more than you'd find in the average dog's fur.

  Health

  Apr 18, 2019
• Deadly flu epidemic toning down in western Quebec, now moving east

  The worst of the flu season may very well be behind us. But hospital emergency rooms across the city are still bursting at the seams and doctors are encouraging patients to get vaccinated.

  Canada

  Jan 17, 2017