Today, NS Health Minister Randy Delorey held a press conference to discuss the first wave of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia, mainly as it pertains to the long term care sector. Here are the notes: * 133 LTC homes (7000 beds) in NS, Northwood with the majority of cases and deaths * A...

Government is further easing restrictions in long-term care homes to allow designated caregivers to help care for and support residents. > “The COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly difficult for those living in long-term care, and those who love and care for them,” said Health and Wellness Minister Randy Delorey. “With new...

With all of the discussion and comparison around Influenza and COVID-19, I have been meaning to find some data to publish something worthwhile. As we approach the end of the 2019-2020 *Influenza season, I have decided now is as good a time as ever to look objectively at some data...