Nova Scotia health
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Fatal drug overdose in Halifax area could be related to contaminated EcstasyThere has been a fatal overdose in the Halifax area related to the use of potentially contaminated Ecstasy, according to public health.HealthMar 22
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Nova Scotia Health issues warning after two Halifax-area drug overdoses'Opioid and benzodiazepine overdoses can look similar. This is why it is important to always call 911 in the event of any overdose.'CanadaMar 8
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Advocates push province to fund pancreatic cancer drug as surge in late-stage diagnoses predictedThe renewed push for Onivyde comes as experts predict a surge in late-stage cancer diagnoses due to a lack of cancer screening and services during the COVID-19 pandemic.HealthMar 5
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Nova Scotia continues ‘important’ COVID-19 mobile testing in Beaver Bank this weekendThe mobile testing site was set up in response to a newly identified COVID-19 case at Beaver Bank-Monarch Drive Elementary School.HealthFeb 20
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Nova Scotia reports 1 new COVID-19 case Monday“As we celebrate Heritage Day today, let’s draw strength for the rest of the pandemic from the many Nova Scotians who weathered hardships."HealthFeb 15
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Opposition Tories release $127-million plan to bolster Nova Scotia health systemThe plan includes $31 million to help anyone without a family doctor access care and to open hospital operating rooms seven days a week, to clear the province's surgery backlog.HealthFeb 10
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No new COVID-19 cases in Nova Scotia, 8 active cases remain“Nova Scotians can be proud of the work they’re doing to keep our case numbers low,” Premier Stephen McNeil said Thursday,HealthFeb 5
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Province’s top doctor encourages all Nova Scotians to get tested for COVID-19Dr. Strang is asking Nova Scotians to consider getting a COVID-19 test, regardless if they have any symptoms of the virusHealthFeb 4
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Nova Scotians warned not to lie to coronavirus contact tracersIndividuals who lie or mislead health officials can be charged or fined under Nova Scotia's Public Health Act, officials said on Friday.HealthJan 15
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Why Nova Scotia Health asks you to read its exposure notices very carefullyIt all comes down to where the exposure happened and what level of risk that presented.HealthJan 15
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