The way the omicron wave is washing over the province, if you haven’t had to isolate due to potential COVID-19 exposure, chances are you’ll have to do so very soon. In Nova Scotia, there are currently over 6,000 active cases, and a recent (non-scientific) Coast poll found that 40 percent of people have already put […]
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COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Monday, Jan 10
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: New and active cases Nova Scotia’s third and fourth waves Canada’s fourth wave 3 COVID deaths Today the province is announcing […]
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COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on January 8-9 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: New and active cases Nova Scotia’s third and fourth waves Canada’s fourth wave No slumping on Sunday In its minimal Sunday […]
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COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Friday, Jan 7
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: New and active cases Nova Scotia’s third and fourth waves Canada’s fourth wave The first death of 2022 The headline on […]
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COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Thursday, Jan 6
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: New and active cases Nova Scotia’s third and fourth waves Canada’s fourth wave Infections keep falling For the third day in […]
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In-person school delayed a week, isolation requirements shortened
In-person schooling in Nova Scotia has been delayed another week, with kids studying online until Jan 17. Premier Tim Houston said the decision weighs heavily on him, as any disruption to in-person class harms children. “They’re the safest at school, it’s sad but it’s true. The reality for many children in the province, particularly as […]
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It’s 2022. Do you know what the COVID-19 rules in Nova Scotia are?
Early rock ‘n’ roll star Chubby Checker knew a hit when he saw one—and, more importantly, knew how to keep ‘em coming: While his all-time bop “The Twist” became one of the most popular songs of the century upon its 1960 arrival, he kept momentum up the following year with “Let’s Twist Again”, a sequel […]
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Nova Scotia announces new COVID-19 self-isolation policy for omicron
The biggest takeaway from January 5’s COVID-19 briefing from premier Tim Houston and Doctor Strang—aside from news that schools would continue online learning for another week—was changes to the self-isolation program for COVID patients and close contacts. The shortened isolation requirements for most come into effect 6am Jan 7. “The changes in self-isolation requirements are […]
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COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Wednesday, Jan 5
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: New and active cases Nova Scotia’s third and fourth waves Canada’s fourth wave Infections fall to three figures Today Nova Scotia […]
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COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Tuesday, Jan 4
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: New and active cases Nova Scotia’s third and fourth waves Canada’s fourth wave Another 1,020 cases Just like yesterday, the province […]
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No new restrictions, 1020 new COVID-19 cases
The province “won’t hesitate” to implement new public health restrictions, premier Tim Houston said at Monday’s COVID briefing, but for the time being, nothing will change. While case numbers remain high—1,020 new cases of COVID-19 reported January 3 and another 1,893 new cases reported over the New Year’s weekend—chief medical officer of health Robert Strang […]
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COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Monday, Jan 3
Around the holidays, Nova Scotia is overwhelmed by COVID and its data-dissemination abilities are severely compromised. For the time being, the only infographic we can share with any confidence of accuracy is: Canada’s fourth wave Today’s provincial briefing Premier Tim Houston and top doc Robert Strang gave their first COVID briefing of the year today. […]
