NS COVID Briefing

• Respiratory illnesses among N.S. children at ‘historic’ levels: Halifax doctor

  A Nova Scotia doctor says respiratory illnesses among children are at 'historic levels' as he urged parents to get their children vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19.

  Health

  Nov 17, 2022
  
• COVID-19: N.S. reports 14 deaths, almost 7,000 new cases in latest report

  Nova Scotia also saw 72 new hospitalizations related to COVID-19 in what is now a sixth wave as the pandemic continues to impact the province.

  Canada

  Apr 14, 2022
  
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• N.S. premier hopes to begin loosening COVID-19 restrictions in February

  Premier Tim Houston says he hopes to begin relaxing rules around sports, arts and culture around Feb. 7, with sports games – likely without spectators – resuming on Feb. 14.

  Canada

  Jan 26, 2022
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• N.S. says child under 5 in hospital with COVID-19, overall total now at 60

  Dr. Robert Strang said Nova Scotia is in the middle of the peak of the Omicron wave and there will be “some challenging days ahead” in terms of a strained health-care system.

  Health

  Jan 12, 2022
• COVID-19: No new restrictions in N.S., but ‘things can change very quickly,’ says premier

  Nova Scotia announced 1,020 new infections on Monday, following a weekend that saw nearly 1,900 new reported cases. There are 36 people in hospital, including four in ICU.

  Health

  Jan 3, 2022