Nova Scotia is reporting eight new cases of COVID-19 and 13 recoveries.
Five of the cases are in Central Zone. Four are close contacts of previously reported cases and the other is under investigation.
Three cases are in Eastern Zone. Two are close contacts of previously reported cases and the other is under investigation.
There is limited community spread in Central Zone. Eastern, Northern and Western Zones continue to be closely monitored for community spread.
“Nova Scotians should be proud of the work they have done to get us where we are today,” said Premier Iain Rankin. “Although our cases continue to be in the single digits and people are following the public health measures, it is important to continue to get tested. Testing is a key part of our reopening plan as it will help to identify cases quickly before they have the chance to spread.”
Nova Scotia has 92 active cases of COVID-19. Of those, five people are in hospital COVID-19 units, including four in ICU.
On June 15, Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 5,142 tests.
More than 715,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered. Of those, 58,854 Nova Scotians have received their second dose.
