COVID-19: N.S. updates masking guidance, recommends 3-layer face coverings
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COVID-19: N.S. updates masking guidance, recommends 3-layer face coverings
01:10 | December 30, 2021
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COVID-19: Nova Scotia to open booster shots to those aged 30 and older on Monday
00:50 | December 30, 2021
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COVID-19: Nova Scotia to focus on hospitalizations rather than daily case counts
01:03 | December 30, 2021
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3 Nova Scotia schools shut down because of COVID-19 transmission ‘within the school’: Strang
00:36 | October 19, 2021
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Nova Scotia mandates COVID-19 vaccine for health-care workers, teachers
02:00 | September 29, 2021
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Nova Scotia reports 1 new COVID-19 case as numbers remain low following border reopening
02:20 | July 5, 2021
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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia reports 1 death and 6 new COVID-19 cases
02:06 | April 16, 2021
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Nova Scotia re-instates self isolation requirement for crossing border with New Brunswick
03:31 | April 13, 2021
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COVID-19: Premier Rankin says province on target to provide vaccine dose to anyone who wants one by end of June
01:56 | April 1, 2021
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Coronavirus: N.S. reports 1 new COVID-19 case, makes testing mandatory for rotational workers
02:12 | January 12, 2021
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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia’s top doctor provides update on COVID-19 vaccine rollout
04:00 | January 8, 2021
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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia to require people entering from New Brunswick to quarantine for 14 days
02:27 | January 8, 2021
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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia to reopen indoor dining
01:25 | January 5, 2021
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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia reports 2 new COVID-19 cases, 30 active cases remain
02:26 | December 29, 2020
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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia’s top doctor ‘wouldn’t be surprised’ to see new COVID-19 variant
01:38 | December 29, 2020
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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia health official discusses COVID-19 vaccine planning
02:39 | December 4, 2020
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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia restrictions in HRM, Hants County extended until Dec. 16
02:23 | December 4, 2020
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Coronavirus: Nova scotia announces COVID-19 testing strategy for rotational workers
01:12 | December 4, 2020
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N.S. top doc says communication is key after Irving Shipbuilding walkouts over quarantine exemption
01:37 | October 28, 2020
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Coronavirus: Dr. Strang urges Nova Scotians to follow restrictions ahead of Halloween
03:19 | October 28, 2020
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Coronavirus: Online booking for COVID-19 testing made available to Nova Scotians
00:36 | October 28, 2020
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N.S. cabinet shuffle names new ministers to forestry, health, heritage and advanced education
15:01 | October 13, 2020
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Coronavirus: McNeil says Nova Scotians should be ‘proud’ of work done so far to stem the virus’ spread
01:16 | October 13, 2020
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McNeil discusses new cabinet appointments
00:50 | October 13, 2020
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Brunswick Street Mission hosts takeout Thanksgiving dinner
02:13 | October 10, 2020
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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia’s top doctor provides advice on hosting Thanksgiving amid pandemic
05:26 | 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 says
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Coronavirus: 3 active cases of COVID-19 remain in Nova Scotia
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Schools supplies now include masks, caution, and patience
02:03 | September 7, 2020
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Coronavirus: Newfoundland and Labrador makes masks mandatory in indoor public spaces
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COVID-19: N.S. updates masking guidance, recommends 3-layer face coverings
01:10 | December 30, 2021
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COVID-19: Nova Scotia to open booster shots to those aged 30 and older on Monday
00:50 | December 30, 2021
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COVID-19: Nova Scotia to focus on hospitalizations rather than daily case counts
01:03 | December 30, 2021
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3 Nova Scotia schools shut down because of COVID-19 transmission ‘within the school’: Strang
00:36 | October 19, 2021
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Nova Scotia mandates COVID-19 vaccine for health-care workers, teachers
02:00 | September 29, 2021
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Nova Scotia reports 1 new COVID-19 case as numbers remain low following border reopening
02:20 | July 5, 2021
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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia reports 1 death and 6 new COVID-19 cases
02:06 | April 16, 2021
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Nova Scotia re-instates self isolation requirement for crossing border with New Brunswick
03:31 | April 13, 2021
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COVID-19: Premier Rankin says province on target to provide vaccine dose to anyone who wants one by end of June
01:56 | April 1, 2021
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Coronavirus: N.S. reports 1 new COVID-19 case, makes testing mandatory for rotational workers
02:12 | January 12, 2021
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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia’s top doctor provides update on COVID-19 vaccine rollout
04:00 | January 8, 2021
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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia to require people entering from New Brunswick to quarantine for 14 days
02:27 | January 8, 2021
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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia to reopen indoor dining
01:25 | January 5, 2021
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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia reports 2 new COVID-19 cases, 30 active cases remain
02:26 | December 29, 2020
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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia’s top doctor ‘wouldn’t be surprised’ to see new COVID-19 variant
01:38 | December 29, 2020
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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia health official discusses COVID-19 vaccine planning
02:39 | December 4, 2020
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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia restrictions in HRM, Hants County extended until Dec. 16
02:23 | December 4, 2020
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Coronavirus: Nova scotia announces COVID-19 testing strategy for rotational workers
01:12 | December 4, 2020
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N.S. top doc says communication is key after Irving Shipbuilding walkouts over quarantine exemption
01:37 | October 28, 2020
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Coronavirus: Dr. Strang urges Nova Scotians to follow restrictions ahead of Halloween
03:19 | October 28, 2020
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Coronavirus: Online booking for COVID-19 testing made available to Nova Scotians
00:36 | October 28, 2020
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N.S. cabinet shuffle names new ministers to forestry, health, heritage and advanced education
15:01 | October 13, 2020
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Coronavirus: McNeil says Nova Scotians should be ‘proud’ of work done so far to stem the virus’ spread
01:16 | October 13, 2020
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McNeil discusses new cabinet appointments
00:50 | October 13, 2020
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Brunswick Street Mission hosts takeout Thanksgiving dinner
02:13 | October 10, 2020
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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia’s top doctor provides advice on hosting Thanksgiving amid pandemic
05:26 | 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 says
01:02 | October 6, 2020
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Coronavirus: 3 active cases of COVID-19 remain in Nova Scotia
03:43 | September 9, 2020
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Schools supplies now include masks, caution, and patience
02:03 | September 7, 2020
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Coronavirus: Newfoundland and Labrador makes masks mandatory in indoor public spaces
05:05 | August 17, 2020
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Coronavirus: No confirmed date for reopening borders to the rest of Canada, Nova Scotia premier says
04:49 | July 31, 2020
COVID-19: N.S. updates masking guidance, recommends 3-layer face coverings
Description
December 30, 2021
In a provincial COVID-19 update on Thursday, Nova Scotia’s chief medical health officer Dr. Robert Strang said the government would update its guidance on masking amid the most recent surge in COVID-19 cases. He said it is now recommended to wear three-layer medical or cloth face coverings that fit snugly.
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COVID-19: N.S. updates masking guidance, recommends 3-layer face coverings01:10 | December 30, 2021 -
COVID-19: Nova Scotia to open booster shots to those aged 30 and older on Monday00:50 | December 30, 2021 -
COVID-19: Nova Scotia to focus on hospitalizations rather than daily case counts01:03 | December 30, 2021 -
3 Nova Scotia schools shut down because of COVID-19 transmission ‘within the school’: Strang00:36 | October 19, 2021 -
Nova Scotia mandates COVID-19 vaccine for health-care workers, teachers02:00 | September 29, 2021 -
Nova Scotia reports 1 new COVID-19 case as numbers remain low following border reopening02:20 | July 5, 2021 -
Coronavirus: Nova Scotia reports 1 death and 6 new COVID-19 cases02:06 | April 16, 2021 -
Nova Scotia re-instates self isolation requirement for crossing border with New Brunswick03:31 | April 13, 2021 -
COVID-19: Premier Rankin says province on target to provide vaccine dose to anyone who wants one by end of June01:56 | April 1, 2021 -
Coronavirus: N.S. reports 1 new COVID-19 case, makes testing mandatory for rotational workers02:12 | January 12, 2021 -
Coronavirus: Nova Scotia’s top doctor provides update on COVID-19 vaccine rollout04:00 | January 8, 2021 -
Coronavirus: Nova Scotia to require people entering from New Brunswick to quarantine for 14 days02:27 | January 8, 2021 -
Coronavirus: Nova Scotia to reopen indoor dining01:25 | January 5, 2021 -
Coronavirus: Nova Scotia reports 2 new COVID-19 cases, 30 active cases remain02:26 | December 29, 2020 -
Coronavirus: Nova Scotia’s top doctor ‘wouldn’t be surprised’ to see new COVID-19 variant01:38 | December 29, 2020 -
Coronavirus: Nova Scotia health official discusses COVID-19 vaccine planning02:39 | December 4, 2020 -
Coronavirus: Nova Scotia restrictions in HRM, Hants County extended until Dec. 1602:23 | December 4, 2020 -
Coronavirus: Nova scotia announces COVID-19 testing strategy for rotational workers01:12 | December 4, 2020 -
N.S. top doc says communication is key after Irving Shipbuilding walkouts over quarantine exemption01:37 | October 28, 2020 -
Coronavirus: Dr. Strang urges Nova Scotians to follow restrictions ahead of Halloween03:19 | October 28, 2020 -
Coronavirus: Online booking for COVID-19 testing made available to Nova Scotians00:36 | October 28, 2020 -
N.S. cabinet shuffle names new ministers to forestry, health, heritage and advanced education15:01 | October 13, 2020 -
Coronavirus: McNeil says Nova Scotians should be ‘proud’ of work done so far to stem the virus’ spread01:16 | October 13, 2020 -
McNeil discusses new cabinet appointments00:50 | October 13, 2020 -
Brunswick Street Mission hosts takeout Thanksgiving dinner02:13 | October 10, 2020 -
Coronavirus: Nova Scotia’s top doctor provides advice on hosting Thanksgiving amid pandemic05:26 | October 6, 2020 -
Nova Scotia to increase testing COVID-19 testing capacity to 2,500 tests per day by mid-November, premier says01:02 | October 6, 2020 -
Coronavirus: 3 active cases of COVID-19 remain in Nova Scotia03:43 | September 9, 2020 -
Schools supplies now include masks, caution, and patience02:03 | September 7, 2020 -
Coronavirus: Newfoundland and Labrador makes masks mandatory in indoor public spaces05:05 | August 17, 2020 -
Coronavirus: No confirmed date for reopening borders to the rest of Canada, Nova Scotia premier says04:49 | July 31, 2020
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COVID-19: N.S. updates masking guidance, recommends 3-layer face coverings01:10 | December 30, 2021
-
COVID-19: Nova Scotia to open booster shots to those aged 30 and older on Monday00:50 | December 30, 2021
-
COVID-19: Nova Scotia to focus on hospitalizations rather than daily case counts01:03 | December 30, 2021
-
3 Nova Scotia schools shut down because of COVID-19 transmission ‘within the school’: Strang00:36 | October 19, 2021
-
Nova Scotia mandates COVID-19 vaccine for health-care workers, teachers02:00 | September 29, 2021
-
Nova Scotia reports 1 new COVID-19 case as numbers remain low following border reopening02:20 | July 5, 2021
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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia reports 1 death and 6 new COVID-19 cases02:06 | April 16, 2021
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Nova Scotia re-instates self isolation requirement for crossing border with New Brunswick03:31 | April 13, 2021
-
COVID-19: Premier Rankin says province on target to provide vaccine dose to anyone who wants one by end of June01:56 | April 1, 2021
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Coronavirus: N.S. reports 1 new COVID-19 case, makes testing mandatory for rotational workers02:12 | January 12, 2021
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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia’s top doctor provides update on COVID-19 vaccine rollout04:00 | January 8, 2021
-
Coronavirus: Nova Scotia to require people entering from New Brunswick to quarantine for 14 days02:27 | January 8, 2021
-
Coronavirus: Nova Scotia to reopen indoor dining01:25 | January 5, 2021
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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia reports 2 new COVID-19 cases, 30 active cases remain02:26 | December 29, 2020
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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia’s top doctor ‘wouldn’t be surprised’ to see new COVID-19 variant01:38 | December 29, 2020
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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia health official discusses COVID-19 vaccine planning02:39 | December 4, 2020
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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia restrictions in HRM, Hants County extended until Dec. 1602:23 | December 4, 2020
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Coronavirus: Nova scotia announces COVID-19 testing strategy for rotational workers01:12 | December 4, 2020
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N.S. top doc says communication is key after Irving Shipbuilding walkouts over quarantine exemption01:37 | October 28, 2020
-
Coronavirus: Dr. Strang urges Nova Scotians to follow restrictions ahead of Halloween03:19 | October 28, 2020
-
Coronavirus: Online booking for COVID-19 testing made available to Nova Scotians00:36 | October 28, 2020
-
N.S. cabinet shuffle names new ministers to forestry, health, heritage and advanced education15:01 | October 13, 2020
-
Coronavirus: McNeil says Nova Scotians should be ‘proud’ of work done so far to stem the virus’ spread01:16 | October 13, 2020
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McNeil discusses new cabinet appointments00:50 | October 13, 2020
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Brunswick Street Mission hosts takeout Thanksgiving dinner02:13 | October 10, 2020
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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia’s top doctor provides advice on hosting Thanksgiving amid pandemic05:26 | 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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Coronavirus: 3 active cases of COVID-19 remain in Nova Scotia03:43 | September 9, 2020
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Schools supplies now include masks, caution, and patience02:03 | September 7, 2020
-
Coronavirus: Newfoundland and Labrador makes masks mandatory in indoor public spaces05:05 | August 17, 2020
-
Coronavirus: No confirmed date for reopening borders to the rest of Canada, Nova Scotia premier says04:49 | July 31, 2020
COVID-19: N.S. updates masking guidance, recommends 3-layer face coverings
Description
December 30, 2021
In a provincial COVID-19 update on Thursday, Nova Scotia’s chief medical health officer Dr. Robert Strang said the government would update its guidance on masking amid the most recent surge in COVID-19 cases. He said it is now recommended to wear three-layer medical or cloth face coverings that fit snugly.
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