Two new cases of COVID-19 are being reported in Nova Scotia today, March 28.
The cases are both in the Central Zone. One is related to travel and the other is under investigation.
Federally mandated testing confirmed one new UK variant case in the Central Zone.
This person was tested earlier this month and their illness is considered resolved. The case is related to international travel. At this time, community spread has not been determined.
Out of an abundance of caution, Public Health is asking Kings Wharf residents, as well as anyone who worked or visited any residences or businesses at this location from March 10 to March 27, to get tested for COVID-19, whether you have symptoms or not.
This brings the total number of cases of the UK variant in Nova Scotia to 14 and the South African variant remains at 10.
“While Nova Scotians have done well to keep our case counts low, we don’t have to look far to see examples of how fast the variants have spread in other provinces,” said Premier Iain Rankin. “Identifying a variant is a reminder that our situation can change very quickly. We must remain cautious.”
Nova Scotia has 25 active cases of COVID-19.
“Our strong adherence to public health protocols has helped us contain variant cases to date,” said Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health. “We know that the variants spread more rapidly so it is very important that we are diligent with our testing and other public health measures each time a new case is identified.”
Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 2,585 Nova Scotia tests on March 27.
