Nova Scotia health officials are reporting four new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday. Seven previously reported cases are now considered recovered, dropping the total number of active cases in the province to 22.
Update on Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 Immunization Plan
January 19, 2021 - 3:13 PM
Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues to expand this week with clinics at two more long-term care facilities and another regional hospital.
Health officials provided an update on the program today, Jan. 19, that also included plans for additional vaccine storage locations and new community clinics.
“We know that Nova Scotians are eager to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and our health-care system is working as quickly as possible to make that happen,” said Premier Stephen McNeil. “In an effort to vaccinate those at highest risk, and those who are critical to the health-care response in our province, we will target our efforts where they will have the greatest impact until our vaccine supply increases.”
Organ and Tissue Donation Law Now in Effect
January 18, 2021 - 9:38 AM
At any given time in Nova Scotia, there are more than 100 people waiting for a lifesaving or life-changing transplant. That is why Nova Scotia passed the Human Organ and Tissue Donation Act, which takes effect today, Jan. 18.
A key part of the legislation is deemed consent for organ and tissue donation. This means people who do not record a decision regarding donation on their health card and are eligible to donate, will be considered as having agreed to be a donor after death.
“Our province is the first place in North America to have legislation that maximizes organ and tissue donations to save more lives, while fully respecting people’s ability to participate or not,” said Premier Stephen McNeil. “I am proud of the support I have seen and heard from Nova Scotians, our partners and our health-care community. I want to thank the many donor families and recipients who courageously share their emotional