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Four members of the Strait-Richmond Palliative Care Society reflect on how their roles have changed in recent months.

With 30 people lost to the virus this month and hositalizations rising, rules launched in late December will continue.

The first three Richmond County COVID-19 testing sites drew a large crowd, hours after the latest provincial briefing.

The latest provincial COVID-19 briefing confirmed that 35,000 rapid test kits will be distributed among 400 schools.

The province will also launch a paid sick leave program on Monday and restrict visitation to long-term-care facilities.

New restrictions that went into effect on December 22 may now last beyond January 12 as COVID-19 case counts surge.

Premier Tim Houston is also promising that new community vaccination clinics will soon open in the Eastern Zone.

Nova Scotia's latest COVID-19 briefing saw the Minister of Education confirm a four-day extension to the holiday break.

The province also reported COVID-19 outbreaks at two hospitals, including St. Martha's Regional Hospital in Antigonish.

Also: St. F.X. University and its student union receive heavy fines for their roles in a recent COVID-19 outbreak.

As part of Telile's continuing focus on mental health issues, we take a closer look at the struggles local men face.

Three Strait area residents join TELILE 24/7 host Adam Cooke for a candid look at their own mental health journeys.