Like the province, The Coast is admitting to omicron overwhelm. We are switching to bare-bones daily reports, while aiming to maintain the vital infographics that give the best picture of the current situation: NS COVID deaths Omicron hospitalizations New and active cases Nova Scotia’s third and fourth waves Canada’s fourth wave […]
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News updates and questions answered what you need to know about coronavirus COVID-19 virus pandemic in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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$875 COVID cash coming to students with NS student loans
Students attending university or college in Nova Scotia may have an extra deposit hitting their bank accounts. On Wednesday morning, the province announced that it was dishing out a total of $9.8 million to help post-secondary students pay their bills. The grant of $875 per person will not have to be repaid and will be […]
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Phase one omicron reopening rules for restaurants, gyms, shops and socializing
Nova Scotia’s three-phase omicron reopening plan begins to ease some COVID-19 restrictions on February 14 with phase one. Phase two is supposed to start about a month later, and then phase three another month-ish after that, all depending on “ongoing epidemiology and hospitalizations” as the province puts it. But let’s not get ahead of things. […]
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COVID cases, hospitalizations and news for Nova Scotia the week Feb 7-13
Like the province, The Coast is admitting to omicron overwhelm. We are switching to bare-bones daily reports, while aiming to maintain the vital infographics that give the best picture of the current situation: NS COVID deaths Omicron hospitalizations New and active cases Nova Scotia’s third and fourth waves Canada’s fourth wave […]
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Protest blockades are illegal in Nova Scotia
Last Sunday, Nova Scotia saw its very own version of the Freedom Convoy to Ottawa, as those who are against continuing vaccine mandates, isolation requirements and gathering limits gathered to air their displeasure—loudly. According to Halifax Regional Police, over 1000 vehicles made their way through the downtown core (but there are no numbers on how […]
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A Valentine for Nova Scotians as COVID restrictions will be eased February 14
Nova Scotia’s three-phase reopening plan begins Valentine’s Day, with expanded capacity at restaurants, bars, salons and stores. The gathering limit will be bumped from 10 people to 25, and festivals, performances, and arts and culture events can go ahead with 50 percent of a venue’s capacity. “It’s time to change our perspective and our approach. […]
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COVID cases, hospitalizations and news for Nova Scotia the week Jan 31-Feb 6
Like the province, The Coast is admitting to omicron overwhelm. We are switching to bare-bones daily reports, while aiming to maintain the vital infographics that give the best picture of the current situation: NS COVID deaths Omicron hospitalizations New and active cases Nova Scotia’s third and fourth waves Canada’s fourth wave […]
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COVID cases, hospitalizations and news for Nova Scotia the week Jan 24-30
Like the province, The Coast is admitting to omicron overwhelm. We are switching to bare-bones daily reports, while aiming to maintain the vital infographics that give the best picture of the current situation: NS COVID deaths Omicron hospitalizations New and active cases Nova Scotia’s third and fourth waves Canada’s fourth wave […]
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Restrictions extended to Feb 14 as NS reports its 30th COVID death this month
The province reported the deaths of three Nova Scotians due to COVID-19 today, marking 25 reported deaths in the last two weeks. Chief medical officer of health Robert Strang said these deaths are “unfortunate,” but he remains confident in Nova Scotia’s current public health protections. “I don’t mean to diminish it at all. Those are […]
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COVID cases, hospitalizations and news for Nova Scotia over the January 22-23 weekend
Omicron’s arrival means Nova Scotia is overwhelmed by COVID and its data-dissemination abilities are severely compromised. For the time being, these are the only infographics we can share with any confidence of accuracy: Omicron hospitalizations New and active cases Nova Scotia’s third and fourth waves Canada’s fourth wave Sunday is steady for […]
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COVID cases, hospitalizations and news for Nova Scotia on Friday, Jan 21
Omicron’s arrival means Nova Scotia is overwhelmed by COVID and its data-dissemination abilities are severely compromised. For the time being, these are the only infographics we can share with any confidence of accuracy: Omicron hospitalizations New and active cases Nova Scotia’s third and fourth waves Canada’s fourth wave A reprieve from deaths […]
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COVID cases, hospitalizations and news for Nova Scotia on Thursday, Jan 20
Omicron’s arrival means Nova Scotia is overwhelmed by COVID and its data-dissemination abilities are severely compromised. For the time being, these are the only infographics we can share with any confidence of accuracy: Omicron hospitalizations New and active cases Nova Scotia’s third and fourth waves Canada’s fourth wave 3 more deaths Yesterday […]
