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Premier Iain Rankin - Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there and to those that play the role. For the second year in a row, Mother’s Day will be much different than we are used to. Thank you for adjusting your celebrations to be as safe as possible. Today, May 9th, we are announcing 165 new COVID-19 cases. - 138 cases in Central Zone - 16 cases in Eastern Zone... - 5 cases in Northern Zone - 6 in Western Zone - 1,626 Active Cases - 50 hospitalizations, 7 in ICU There is community spread in Central Zone. The Eastern, Northern and Western Zones continue to be closely monitored for community spread. It is extremely important we stay home, only go out if necessary, and closely follow ALL the public health restrictions. People aged 45 and older can now book appointments for Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines at clinics across the province. People aged 40 - 64 can now book appointments for the AstraZeneca vaccine. COVID-19 vaccination appointments must be made online at https://www.novascotia.ca/vaccination or by phone at 1-833-797-7772. Asymptomatic COVID-19 testing has reopened at the primary assessment centres across the province. To book an appointment, visit: https://covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/en Nova Scotians are strongly encouraged to use pop-up sites if they are not showing symptoms but want to be tested. Rapid testing pop-up sites continue to be set up around the province. More information on testing can be found at https://www.nshealth.ca/coronavirustesting For more information, go to https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20210509001 Stay Safe & Stay Home

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers. I know this is not the Mother’s Day we had envisioned just a short time ago and that, once again, many of us are not going to be able to spend time with our mothers. It will be another day of special deliveries to our moms and contact limited to phone calls, ZOOM meetings and facetime. This is the best way to express our love for our mothers as Nova Scotia goes through this difficult timeand maybe an IOU or rain check for this summer when things will be back to somewhat normal. Today, we all just want our mothers to stay safe. So, Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there. I am so lucky to have some great moms in my life...my mother, my wife and my daughter. So, if you can, make today as special as you can for the mothers in your life.

Today, May 8, Nova Scotia is reporting a death related to COVID-19. A man in his 70s has died in Central Zone. Premier Iain Rankin - Another family is suffering the loss of a loved one, and on behalf of all Nova Scotians, I want to offer my condolences. Our province is at a serious point in the pandemic. The actions of every single Nova Scotian are critical right now. Everyone has a role to play. So, let’s do it together. Let’s get this virus under control. There have now be...en 71 COVID-19 related deaths in Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia is also reporting 163 new cases of COVID-19 today. There are 134 cases in Central Zone, 13 in Northern Zone, eight in Eastern Zone and eight in Western Zone. There is community spread in Central Zone. The Eastern, Northern and Western Zones continue to be closely monitored for community spread. As of today, Nova Scotia has 1,538 active cases of COVID-19. There are 49 people in hospital, including seven in ICU. For more information, go to https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20210508001

Premier Rankin and Dr. Strang provide a #COVID19NS update. You can also watch on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/Kdu_NfZyjg8

As of today, Feb. 13, Nova Scotia has 10 active cases of COVID-19. Two new cases. one in the Northern Zone and the other in the Western Zone, are being reported today. Both are related to travel outside Atlantic Canada and the individuals are self-isolating. For more information, go to https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20210213001

Upcoming pop-up sites for COVID-19 rapid testing Sunday, February 14: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 20, Digby (10:30 am-5:30 pm) COVID rapid testing http://www.nshealth.ca/content/covid-19-rapid-testing

Start of a long weekend and no new cases! As of today, Feb. 12, Nova Scotia has nine active cases of COVID-19. For more information, go to https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20210212003

A local spin to the Chinese New Year...Year of the Ox...and from our area

This is why I am supporting Randy Delorey. Respected and ready to go from day one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJtZ-8l2JVc

As of today, Dec. 11, Nova Scotia has 65 active cases of COVID-19. Nine new cases are being reported today. These include three in the Western Zone (2 close contacts to previously reported cases and 1 under investigation), one in the Northern Zone that is under investigation, and five in the Central Zone (2 related to travel outside Atlantic Canada, 1 a close contact to a previously reported case and 1 case is under investigation). For more information, go to https://novas...cotia.ca/news/release/?id=20201211003 Information on the extended holiday break - https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20201211005 Closure of Berwick Poultry Plant (Western Zone) - https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20201211007

As of today, Nov. 20, Nova Scotia has 28 active cases of COVID-19. Five new cases were identified yesterday, all five in the Central Zone. One was a close contact of the Auburn Drive High School case, another is connected to a previously reported case and the three other cases are still under investigation. For more information, go to https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20201120001

Starting on Nov. 23, at 12:01 a.m., full-service restaurants and licensed establishments across the province must collect accurate contact information from at least one person in each party, including date and time of visit, name and phone number. This data must be retained for four weeks from date of visit for contact-tracing purposes.

As of today, Dec. 10, Nova Scotia has 64 active cases of COVID-19. Four new cases are being reported today, one in the Eastern Zone is related to travel outside Atlantic Canada and the other other three are in the Central Zone. One of the three is a close contact with a previously reported case, another is under investigation, and the third is connected to Tallahassee Community School in Eastern Passage. For more information, go to https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20201210001

Update today, it is delayed to 1:30 p.m.

As of today, Dec. 9, Nova Scotia has 71 active cases of COVID-19. Six new cases are being reported today. All new cases are in Central Zone. Four of the cases are close contacts of previously reported cases, one is related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada and the other case is under investigation. For more information, go to https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20201209003

As of today, Nov. 19, Nova Scotia has 23 active cases of COVID-19. One new case was identified yesterday and is currently under investigation. For more information, go to https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20201119006

Appointments are available in Digby on December 15th and 22nd and in Weymouth on December 15th. Clinic for patients without a Doctor or Nurse Practitioner Digby & Area Health Services Centre Please call to schedule an appointment

Our government is committed to protecting the health and safety of seniors in long-term care. That’s why we’re investing $6.2 million to establish six Regional Care Units across the province that will help reduce and manage the spread of COVID-19. Each unit will have specialized resources, and dedicated staff like occupational health, as well as infection prevention and control experts. This is just one step we are taking to keep our senior population safe, while strengthening our response to a second wave For more information, go to https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20201119004

As of today, Nov. 18, Nova Scotia has 24 active cases of COVID-19. Three new cases, all three in the Central Zone and close contacts of previously reported cases, were identified Tuesday, Nov. 17. For more information, go to https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20201118003