N.S. top doc says no need to close schools as COVID exposure notices rise
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N.S. top doc says no need to close schools as COVID exposure notices rise
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October 6, 2021
Despite a slew of COVID exposure notices at some local schools, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health says there is no need to shut schools down. Dr. Robert Strang says the risk of COVID transmission in the classroom is low, but as Alicia Draus reports, his words are of little comfort to some parents.
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Halifax commemorates 57 years since the HMCS Kootenay explosion02:01 | October 23, 2026
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Public servants rally in Halifax to express frustrations with Bill C-3902:03 | October 23, 2026
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Halifax council work to tackle traffic congestion in the city01:56 | October 21, 2026
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HRM Auditor General finds municipality lacks overall facility management plan02:10 | October 21, 2026
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N.S. top doc says no need to close schools as COVID exposure notices rise
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October 6, 2021
Despite a slew of COVID exposure notices at some local schools, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health says there is no need to shut schools down. Dr. Robert Strang says the risk of COVID transmission in the classroom is low, but as Alicia Draus reports, his words are of little comfort to some parents.
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