Pictou County is under a Wind Warning, and there’s also a Special Weather Statement for the stormy conditions expected on Wednesday.
After we see about 5 to 10cm of snow Wednesday morning, total rainfall of 10 to 20 mm is expected.
With the Wind Warning, strong winds of 90 to 100 km/h are expected.
Areas with saturated ground are at increased risk for uprooting of trees, especially in areas already impacted by recent major wind storms.
Nova Scotia Health will be holding COVID-19 and influenza testing and immunization clinics this week. Locations include:
Northern Zone
Colchester East Hants Health Centre – Truro Public Health Office (Wing B)
Infant COVID-19 and Influenza Immunization Clinic (Under 5 years)
600 Abenaki Rd., Truro
Wednesday, January 10 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Available Doses:
· COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 (age 6 months+)
· Influenza Quadrivalent (ages 6 months+)
Note: Appointment required. Book online or call 902-893-5820. COVID-19 rapid tests available.
New Glasgow Public Health Office
Infant COVID-19 and Influenza Immunization Clinic (Under 5 years)
690 East River Rd., New Glasgow
Thursday, January 11 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Available Doses:
· COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 (age 6 months and over)
· Influenza Quadrivalent (ages 6 months and over)
Note: Appointment required. Book online or call 902-752-5151. COVID-19 rapid tests available.
A new 50-bed temporary homeless shelter will open near downtown Halifax on January 22nd.
The Halifax Regional Municipality and Nova Scotia government say the shelter located within the Halifax Forum will house up to 35 men and 15 women.
They say residents be offered support that may include mental health or harm reduction services.
The shelter will operate 24-7 until the end of August.
A new study from Halifax’s Dalhousie University has found that artificial intelligence, or AI, could help detect skin cancers before they become serious.
Researchers uploaded pictures of lesions or moles into an AI system which provided analysis of whether or not a lesion was cancerous and required removal.
Four dermatologists also independently evaluated the images and provided their own assessment and analysis.
The study found that the AI system’s ability to detect skin cancers like melanoma was comparable to experienced dermatologists.
