Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Halifax News and Information

Dr. Strang receives inaugural award named in his honour

The Dr. Robert Strang Mayflower Award for Healthcare Professionals will recognize frontline workers who demonstrate outstanding strength, perseverance and courage

May 31, 2022 3:21 PM Read more >

13 COVID-19 deaths reported this week

There were also 40 new hospitalizations due to the virus

May 26, 2022 2:17 PM Read more >

Nova Scotia's school mask mandate has ended

The Halifax Regional Centre for Education says masks are still recommended in school and on school buses, and will continue to be provided for staff and students

May 24, 2022 6:24 AM Read more >

24 COVID-19 deaths reported this week

There were also 59 new hospitalizations due to the virus

May 19, 2022 1:59 PM Read more >

Mask requirement to be lifted in public schools

Masks are still recommended for students, staff, outside service providers, volunteers and visitors

May 19, 2022 11:03 AM Read more >

18 COVID-19 deaths reported this week

There were also 65 new hospitalizations due to the virus

May 12, 2022 3:09 PM Read more >

Seniors feel forgotten since lifting of COVID restrictions: advocate

Bill VanGorder believes there has been a big increase in discriminatory comments about seniors since the pandemic started

May 11, 2022 4:33 PM Read more >

COVID specialist 'glad' about Nova Scotians still wanting to manage virus

While some people no longer want to hear about COVID-19, infectious disease specialist Dr. Lisa Barrett is glad some people are still interested in properly mitigating cases

May 8, 2022 5:38 PM Read more >

22 new COVID-19 deaths reported this week

There were also 77 new hospitalizations due to the virus

May 5, 2022 2:12 PM Read more >

Planning, preparation needed as COVID heads towards endemic phase: Dr. Barrett

Infectious disease specialist Dr. Lisa Barrett reminds people that COVID-19 is still travelling too much and that some people are still vulnerable

Apr 30, 2022 1:59 PM Read more >