Nova Scotia testing gargle test for COVID-19
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Nova Scotia testing gargle test for COVID-19
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Nova Scotia testing gargle test for COVID-19
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Nova Scotia testing gargle test for COVID-19
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September 30, 2020
Nova Scotia is testing a new technique for detecting COVID-19. The mouth-rinse or gargle test is much less intrusive. It could replace the nasal swab with a sterile saltwater solution the patient gargles then spits it into a collection tube. Jesse Thomas has more.
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Halifax remembers 35th Persian Gulf War anniversary02:24 | February 28, 2026 -
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Premier defends N.S. budget as critics continue to speak out02:02 | February 24, 2026 -
Tensions high as Halifax mayor, councillors battle over how to balance books02:08 | February 24, 2026 -
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Nova Scotia unveils provincial budget; includes significant cuts to civil service04:12 | February 23, 2026 -
Maritimers brace themselves as another snow storm rages across the region02:05 | February 23, 2026 -
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Feb. 2112:33 | February 21, 2026
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Nova Scotia testing gargle test for COVID-1900:46 | September 30, 2020
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Analysts warn increases in gas and diesel prices in the Maritimes could have big impacts02:08 | 2 hours ago
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: March 809:22 | March 8, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: March 809:22 | March 8, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: March 713:32 | March 7, 2026
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Halifax approves increase in parking fees and paid parking on Saturdays02:01 | March 7, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: March 611:32 | March 6, 2026
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Maritimers stuck in the Middle East amid Iran war hope to get back home soon02:11 | March 6, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: March 513:52 | March 5, 2026
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Mi’kmaw leaders condemn RCMP activity after several raids of First Nation storefronts02:21 | March 5, 2026
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Hundreds of housing units for military coming to Halifax, says Ottawa01:55 | March 5, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: March 410:14 | March 4, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: March 311:34 | March 3, 2026
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Federal minister announces support for A.I. development in the Maritimes02:04 | March 3, 2026
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Hundreds of Nova Scotians take to legislature to protest provincial budget02:10 | March 3, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: March 212:32 | March 2, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: March 110:06 | March 1, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: March 110:06 | March 1, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Feb. 2815:42 | February 28, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Feb. 2815:42 | February 28, 2026
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Halifax remembers 35th Persian Gulf War anniversary02:24 | February 28, 2026
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‘Trailer Park Boys’ actor Mike Smith pleads not guilty to sexual assault charge01:39 | February 26, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Feb. 2509:07 | February 25, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Feb. 2411:11 | February 24, 2026
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Premier defends N.S. budget as critics continue to speak out02:02 | February 24, 2026
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Tensions high as Halifax mayor, councillors battle over how to balance books02:08 | February 24, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Feb. 2310:45 | February 23, 2026
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Nova Scotia unveils provincial budget; includes significant cuts to civil service04:12 | February 23, 2026
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Maritimers brace themselves as another snow storm rages across the region02:05 | February 23, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Feb. 2207:55 | February 22, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Feb. 2112:33 | February 21, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Feb. 2112:33 | February 21, 2026
Nova Scotia testing gargle test for COVID-19
Description
September 30, 2020
Nova Scotia is testing a new technique for detecting COVID-19. The mouth-rinse or gargle test is much less intrusive. It could replace the nasal swab with a sterile saltwater solution the patient gargles then spits it into a collection tube. Jesse Thomas has more.
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