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Posted: May 05, 2021 6:00 AM AT | Last Updated: May 5
The Nova Scotia government is waiving the ambulance fee for anyone who calls with a COVID-related emergency.(Craig Paisley/CBC)
The Nova Scotia government s decision to waive ambulance fees for people in a COVID-related emergency could have lasting effects on the future of a bill some people see as a barrier to getting care in times of urgent need.
On Monday, the province announced the fees would be waived following reports of several people not calling for help when they needed it due to concerns about the bill they would face.
With the province in the midst of its third wave of COVID-19, and infected people getting sicker faster, Health Minister Zach Churchill said it was vital that no one think twice before dialing 911.