Robert Strang

• Misinformation part of low influenza vaccine uptake in youth: N.S. top doctor

  Chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang spoke at a media availability Friday, pleading Nova Scotians to take preventative measures against the flu and COVID-19.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2022
  
• Dr. Robert Strang among 5 people to receive 2022 Order of Nova Scotia

  Five Nova Scotians are set to receive the 2022 Order of Nova Scotia awards at a ceremony early next year, including chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang.

  Canada

  Dec 12, 2022
  
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• 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
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• N.S. Court of Appeal rules injunction on COVID protest shouldn’t have been granted

  The original court order was granted by the provincial Supreme Court on May 14, 2021, the day before outdoor gatherings were planned to protest COVID-19 public health restrictions.

  Canada

  Oct 26, 2022
• Nova Scotia’s top doctor ‘concerned’ over COVID-19 complacency

  As of Sept. 6, children between the ages of five and 11 will be eligible for their first booster shot of the pediatric COVID-19 vaccine.

  Canada

  Aug 26, 2022
• N.S. to remove remaining COVID-19 restrictions, including isolation for positive cases

  Nova Scotia is moving to lift all remaining COVID-19 restrictions starting on Wednesday, including the mandatory self-isolation period for those who test positive.

  Health

  Jul 4, 2022
• Case set over for pair charged with harassment of Nova Scotia’s top doctor

  The pair face charges relating to harassment, intimidation, mischief and with making harassing phone calls following the protests outside Dr. Robert Strang's Halifax-area home.

  Crime

  May 31, 2022
• COVID-19: Dr. Robert Strang has new N.S. healthcare award named after him

  The Nova Scotia government says Dr. Robert Strang "is being recognized for his leadership and dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic."

  Canada

  May 31, 2022
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• 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. averaging almost 1,000 cases per day in latest COVID-19 update, hospitalizations up

  According to the latest numbers from the province, there were 6,991 positive PCR tests over a one-week period ending April 6 and eight deaths.

  Canada

  Apr 7, 2022