NOTE: This week is now over. For the very latest news, please go here. But for an informative look back at exactly how Nova Scotia responded to COVID-19 in realtime, keep on reading. Click for mobile-friendlier version of graph. Sunday, February 28 3 cases and record testing “I want to thank the Nova Scotians who […]
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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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New premier, new cases, new restrictions for Halifax
After two days of higher-than-usual COVID-19 case numbers in the province–eight yesterday and 10 today, with 89 percent of the cases occurring in the HRM-including Central health zone–Halifax is getting some new restrictions. The announcement came this afternoon at the regular C19 briefing from Nova Scotia top doc Robert Strang and new premier Iain Rankin. […]
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Rankin’ Rankin
The day after his swearing in, Iain Rankin took part in his first COVID-19 briefing, sitting in former premier Stephen McNeil’s seat beside top doc Robert Strang. We took the opportunity to rank Nova Scotia’s new premier on his press conference performance. There’s still much to be seen, but if today is any indication, Rankin […]
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Nova Scotia’s vaccination effort needs a shot in the arm
The pandemic has been called a lot of things, but lately it’s come to be known as “a race against time.” Humanity is rushing to get COVID-19 vaccines into as many arms as possible before the current viral variants, or a new mutation, render the vaccine useless. This race is happening everywhere at once, with […]
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COVID-19 news for the February 15 week
NOTE: This week is now over. For the very latest news, please go here. But for an informative look back at exactly how Nova Scotia responded to COVID-19 in realtime, keep on reading. Click for mobile-friendlier version of graph. Editor’s note: In its 28 years The Coast has never been a just-the-facts news service, but […]
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Nova Scotia’s inviting you to its bubble for two
Due to a recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Newfoundland and Labrador, doctor Strang has kicked the province out of Nova Scotia’s Atlantic Bubble. The change takes effect tomorrow, Wednesday, February 10, at 8am. “They announced 30 cases today,” Strang said at today’s COVID-19 teleconference. “This is a reminder of how quickly things can change.” […]
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COVID-19 restrictions eased: spectators allowed at arts, cultural and sporting events
On Friday, in Stephen McNeil’s last press conference as premier, the Nova Scotia government announced another ease in COVID-19 restrictions—largely due to the fact that there are less than 10 active cases in the province. The relaxed rules come into effect Monday, February 8. “I’m so proud of this province and all of you,” said […]
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COVID-19 news for the February 8 week
NOTE: This week is now over. For the very latest news, please go here. But for an informative look back at exactly how Nova Scotia responded to COVID-19 in realtime, keep on reading. Click for mobile-friendlier version of graph. Editor’s note: In its 28 years The Coast has never been a just-the-facts news service, but […]
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COVID-19 news for the February 1 week
NOTE: This week is now over. For the very latest news, please go here. But for an informative look back at exactly how Nova Scotia responded to COVID-19 in realtime, keep on reading. Click for mobile-friendlier version of graph. Editor’s note: In its 28 years The Coast has never been a just-the-facts news service, but […]
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Nova Scotia will temporarily run out of vaccines next week
On Tuesday, premier McNeil opened the COVID-19 press conference by saying the province—which until last week was unsure about future vaccine shipments—would not receive any COVID-19 vaccines next week. “We have some serious concerns about supply,” McNeil said. But while both Pfizer and Moderna vaccines will be missing next week, there will still be 1,950 […]
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COVID-19 news for the January 25 week
NOTE: This week is now over. For the very latest news, please go here. But for an informative look back at exactly how Nova Scotia responded to COVID-19 in realtime, keep on reading. Click for mobile-friendlier version of graph. Editor’s note: In its 28 years The Coast has never been a just-the-facts news service, but […]
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Restrictions eased for sports and arts, Strang gives details on some unique cases
The province announced Friday that most of the COVID-19 restrictions currently in place in Nova Scotia—which were set to expire at midnight Sunday—have been extended through February 7. “We’ll be remaining status quo for two more weeks at least, with two exceptions,” said Robert Strang during a press conference. Starting Jan. 25, sports, arts and […]