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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Halifax non-profit hosts Christmas pet food giveaway02:11 | December 13, 2025 -
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Report shows rent in Halifax increasing faster than anywhere else in Canada01:51 | December 12, 2025 -
Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 1110:10 | December 11, 2025 -
Political tensions continue to flare in N.S. over illegal cannabis directive02:09 | December 11, 2025 -
Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 1010:23 | December 10, 2025 -
Nova Scotia premier stands firm in cannabis crackdown as tensions grow between province and Mi’kmaq communities02:10 | December 10, 2025 -
N.S. advocates calling for better supports as new data shows province has most human trafficking cases01:59 | December 9, 2025 -
Global News Morning Halifax: December 805:28 | December 8, 2025 -
Millions in funding announced for new ocean projects in Atlantic region02:03 | December 4, 2025 -
Nova Scotia musician pushing for exoneration of ancestor in 1935 murder case02:03 | December 2, 2025 -
Halifax Water makes presentation to council, calling for a sizable rate hike02:04 | December 2, 2025 -
Team Canada curlers selected after trials in Halifax01:49 | December 1, 2025 -
Festival Of Rings showcases curling’s inclusive side at Canadian Curling Trials.02:08 | November 30, 2025 -
Nova Scotia Power’s data breach under intense scrutiny — could class-action lawsuit be filed?02:02 | November 29, 2025 -
Dalhousie University faculty say federal funding will expand dental care access02:02 | November 28, 2025 -
Nova Scotia couple speak out after traumatic early birth02:20 | November 27, 2025 -
Nova Scotia to sell last of U.S. booze pulled from shelves01:55 | November 27, 2025 -
Halifax looking to streamline heritage designation of 22 Dalhousie University buildings02:03 | November 25, 2025 -
New report shows number of homeless people in Halifax is on the rise01:46 | November 25, 2025 -
Excitement sweeps the stands as Canadian Curling Trials continue01:35 | November 23, 2025 -
Influencers on the rise in Halifax02:06 | November 22, 2025 -
Ukraine dominates agenda at Halifax Security Forum02:00 | November 21, 2025 -
Budget discussions continue in Halifax, mayor says burden on homeowners still too high01:54 | November 21, 2025 -
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Rush to get winter tires on across Halifax01:46 | November 18, 2025 -
Halifax man sentenced for stabbing death of friend01:49 | November 17, 2025 -
Canadians buying less and cheaper this holiday season02:18 | November 16, 2025 -
Ontario-based charity leads latest effort to find 2 missing children in Nova Scotia00:36 | November 16, 2025
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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: Dec. 1411:57 | December 14, 2025
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Dec. 1311:22 | December 13, 2025
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Halifax non-profit hosts Christmas pet food giveaway02:11 | December 13, 2025
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 1211:54 | December 12, 2025
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Report shows rent in Halifax increasing faster than anywhere else in Canada01:51 | December 12, 2025
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 1110:10 | December 11, 2025
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Political tensions continue to flare in N.S. over illegal cannabis directive02:09 | December 11, 2025
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 1010:23 | December 10, 2025
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Nova Scotia premier stands firm in cannabis crackdown as tensions grow between province and Mi’kmaq communities02:10 | December 10, 2025
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Global News Morning Halifax: December 805:28 | December 8, 2025
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Millions in funding announced for new ocean projects in Atlantic region02:03 | December 4, 2025
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Nova Scotia Power’s data breach under intense scrutiny — could class-action lawsuit be filed?02:02 | November 29, 2025
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Dalhousie University faculty say federal funding will expand dental care access02:02 | November 28, 2025
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Nova Scotia couple speak out after traumatic early birth02:20 | November 27, 2025
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Nova Scotia to sell last of U.S. booze pulled from shelves01:55 | November 27, 2025
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Halifax man sentenced for stabbing death of friend01:49 | November 17, 2025
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Nova Scotia to increase testing COVID-19 testing capacity to 2,500 tests per day by mid-November, premier says
Description
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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