More than 1,050 Nova Scotia workers in frontline health, education and civil service have been placed on unpaid leave following the province’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, which came into effect Nov 30. “The few in both mandates who didn’t get vaccinated have made their choice,” premier Tim Houston said in a statement. “It’s unfortunate they […]
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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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COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Friday, Dec 3
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COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Thursday, Dec 2
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Doctor Strang talks the omicron variant and needing a new travel restriction for kids
Halting out-of-province travel for sports and arts events for kids under 11 is needed to prevent the spread of COVID among children until they become vaccinated, Robert Strang said Wednesday. Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health spoke in a teleconference with media that was called at the last minute, following the province’s sudden announcement […]
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COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Wednesday, Dec 1
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HRM school buses may be impacted by mandatory proof of vaccine policy
The province says there may be school bus disruptions within the Halifax Regional Centre for Education due to the proof of COVID vaccination requirement, which comes into effect at the end of today. After Nov 30, all public workers in education, health, home care, long-term care, day care, correctional services and more must prove they […]
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COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Tuesday, Nov 30
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COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Monday, Nov 29
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COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Friday, Nov 26
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COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Thursday, Nov 25
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COVID cases and news for Nova Scotia on Wednesday, Nov 24
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Vaccines for NS kids coming December 2
Kids in Nova Scotia can get their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine beginning Dec 2. The province opened the booking system for child vaccine appointments Nov 26. “We expect the vaccine to start arriving this week and once we have certainty of delivery, date and time, we will open up appointments,” chief medical officer of […]
