Nova Scotia to increase testing COVID-19 testing capacity to 2,500 tests per day by mid-November, premier says
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Nova Scotia to increase testing COVID-19 testing capacity to 2,500 tests per day by mid-November, premier says
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Nova Scotia to increase testing COVID-19 testing capacity to 2,500 tests per day by mid-November, premier says
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October 6, 2020
Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil announced on Tuesday that the province would be increasing their COVID-19 testing capacity, stating that primary assessment centers would be “larger and open longer with increased staffing,” and that lab capacity would be increased to process 2,500 tests per day by mid-November.
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Nova Scotia to increase testing COVID-19 testing capacity to 2,500 tests per day by mid-November, premier says01:02 | October 6, 2020 -
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Nova Scotia to increase testing COVID-19 testing capacity to 2,500 tests per day by mid-November, premier says01:02 | October 6, 2020
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Oct. 310:53 | 9 hours ago
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Oct. 310:53 | 9 hours ago
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Booktoberfest turns page despite cuts02:15 | 10 hours ago
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Nova Scotia announces new fees for electric vehicle drivers01:52 | October 2, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Oct. 223:55 | October 2, 2026
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‘Trailer Park Boys’ actor Mike Smith has sexual assault charge dismissed01:23 | October 1, 2026
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Indigenous films representing communities across Canada on display at Canadian Museum of Immigration02:05 | October 1, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Sept. 3012:42 | September 30, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Sept. 2524:20 | September 25, 2026
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Nova Scotia teacher faces multiple sexual offence and assault charges01:55 | September 25, 2026
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HRM’s new CAO hopes to help the region overcome its growth challenges02:05 | September 25, 2026
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Nova Scotia to increase testing COVID-19 testing capacity to 2,500 tests per day by mid-November, premier says
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October 6, 2020
Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil announced on Tuesday that the province would be increasing their COVID-19 testing capacity, stating that primary assessment centers would be “larger and open longer with increased staffing,” and that lab capacity would be increased to process 2,500 tests per day by mid-November.
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