Public Health recommends that everyone 18 and older get the new vaccine, which is said to offer more protection than first-generation vaccines that target the original strain of the new coronavirus. Nova Scotia last week opened appointments to people 65 and older. Chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang said in a statement that the province now has the capacity to offer the new vaccine to all adults. Trending Stories Strang encourages everyone who is eligible for the vaccine to make an appointment for a shot. Story continues below ad Nova Scotia now releases its case data on a monthly basis, and the province reported on Sept. 13 that nearly 6,900 people tested positive for COVID-19 in August. 1:57 Dr. Strang speaks to NS Legislative Committee on Health Dr Strang speaks to NS Legislative Committee on Health – 30 August 2022 This report by The Canadian Press was first published on September 21, 2022. © 2022 The Canadian Press
