For the second time in three days there are no new cases of COVID-19 in the province.
“We wouldn’t be where we are today without the co-operation and hard work of Nova Scotians,” said Premier Iain Rankin. “I understand the restrictions are hard, but given the risks with the Delta variant, they are needed to protect Nova Scotians as we continue to work get people fully vaccinated with two doses of vaccine.”
Nova Scotia has 60 active cases of the virus. Three people are in hospital COVID-19 units, including one in ICU.
As of Tuesday, more than 805,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered. and more than 112,000 have received their second dose.
“Our case numbers have been very promising the past few days,” said Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health. “Thank you for continuing to look after each other by continuing to follow public health measures, getting tested regularly and getting vaccinated.”
