Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Halifax News and Information

Nova Scotia legislature moves to hybrid sitting following COVID-19 outbreak

The change does not limit the number of members who can attend in person, but it gives members the option of participating via video link

Apr 5, 2022 3:25 PM Read more >

Several factors need to be weighed when considering a hybrid working model

Linda Duxbury says the type of job, type of industry and type of employee all need to be considered

Apr 4, 2022 4:30 PM Read more >

'Sea of virus': expert fears COVID numbers heading in 'wrong direction'

Infectious disease specialist Dr. Lisa Barrett says it's just a matter of time before Nova Scotia sees the Omicron BA.2 subvariant since COVID-19 measures have lifted

Apr 2, 2022 4:15 PM Read more >

10 new COVID-19 deaths reported this week

'None of this is unexpected, but it is concerning,' says Dr. Robert Strang about an increase in positive lab tests and hospitalizations

Mar 31, 2022 4:25 PM Read more >

Former Doctors NS president not surprised burnout has doubled across Canada

A survey conducted by the Canadian Medical Association late last year showed 53 percent of 4,000 physicians are experiencing high levels of burnout

Mar 28, 2022 7:45 AM Read more >

Universities in Canada plan in-person convocation ceremonies after lengthy hiatus

Dalhousie University said it's 'cautiously optimistic' that it'll be able to celebrate convocation ceremonies 'together on campus'

Mar 25, 2022 1:30 PM Read more >

13 new COVID-19 deaths reported this week

People aged 65 or older, and those who are partially vaccinated or unvaccinated, continue to have the highest rates of severe disease and death from COVID-19

Mar 24, 2022 5:03 PM Read more >

Legislation introduced to prevent protests outside homes of health officials

Those in violation would face fines ranging from $5,000 for individuals to $100,000 for corporations

Mar 24, 2022 3:01 PM Read more >

Teachers have split feelings on keeping masks mandatory in schools: union president

On Friday, Premier Tim Houston announced the mask requirement in schools would stick around until mid-April

Mar 22, 2022 5:10 PM Read more >

Premier calls protest outside Strang's home 'completely inappropriate'

A small group held a protest outside the chief medical officer of health's home Sunday night

Mar 22, 2022 7:15 AM Read more >