Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Nova Scotia Health working to meet increased demand for rapid test kits

In July alone, 233,620 rapid tests were distributed throughout the province

Aug 2, 2022 12:45 PM Read more >

Public Health rolls out mobile units to increase COVID-19 testing in HRM

The mobile units conduct free, on-site PCR testing by appointment to patients of all ages who meet eligibility requirements

Aug 1, 2022 10:45 AM Read more >

Bookings open for pediatric COVID-19 vaccine

Nova Scotians can now make an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccine for children six months to four years old

Jul 28, 2022 6:04 AM Read more >

Nova Scotia reports 15 COVID deaths in June

There were also 144 new hospitalizations due to the virus last month and 7,570 positive PCR tests

Jul 15, 2022 11:50 AM Read more >

COVID-19 vaccine appointments for young children can be booked in early August

Earlier Thursday, Health Canada approved Moderna's pediatric vaccine for pre-schoolers and many infants

Jul 14, 2022 3:26 PM Read more >

Province expands eligibility for three-dose primary series of COVID vaccine

It includes people on dialysis

Jul 7, 2022 12:53 PM Read more >

Nova Scotia ready to roll out COVID-19 vaccines to young kids once they're approved

Health Canada will soon decide whether or not to approve Moderna's vaccine for kids aged six months to five years

Jul 6, 2022 11:57 AM Read more >

Most remaining COVID-19 restrictions end in Nova Scotia

It's a new era in Nova Scotia's fight against COVID-19 as most Public Health measures have now been dropped

Jul 6, 2022 6:54 AM Read more >

End of COVID-19 isolation requirement sparks calls for paid sick leave

NDP labour critic Kendra Coombes says establishing permanent paid sick days is essential

Jul 5, 2022 4:27 PM Read more >

Remaining COVID restrictions lift Wednesday

This means if you test positive for COVID-19, isolation will be strongly recommended, but not mandatory

Jul 4, 2022 12:23 PM Read more >