Nova Scotia reports 10 new COVID-19 cases Friday; restrictions tightening for some
Health officials in Nova Scotia are reporting ten new cases of COVID-19 on Friday.
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New Brunswick to ease COVID-19 restrictions following drop in new cases
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P.E.I. reports one new case, seven active, and potential exposures amid 'concerns' of community spread
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N.B. announces plans to loosen restrictions
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