Five new cases of COVID-19 are being reported in Nova Scotia on Saturday, March 13.
Three of the cases are in Western Zone and are close contacts of previously reported cases.
Two of the cases are in Central Zone; one is related to travel outside Atlantic Canada and is self-isolating as required and one is currently under investigation.
The case reported in Eastern Zone on Friday is being removed from the cumulative case count, as the investigation revealed the case was previously diagnosed in another province.
“Saturday’s case count is a little higher, which shows how important it is to continue to follow public health guidelines and get tested,” said Premier Iain Rankin. “I want to thank Nova Scotians for their perseverance and sacrifice over the last year. It is paying off and we can all see that we are making progress.”
As of today, Nova Scotia has 20 active cases of COVID-19.
Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 2,004 Nova Scotia tests on March 12.
Since Oct. 1, Nova Scotia has completed 262,493 tests. There have been 581 positive COVID-19 cases and no deaths. One person is currently in hospital. Cases range in age from under 10 to over 80. There are 561 resolved cases. Cumulative cases may change as data is updated in Panorama.
“I want to remind all Nova Scotians that following the public health measures is the number one thing you can do to limit the spread of COVID-19 and keep yourselves and your community safe,” said Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health. “We have to continue to stay vigilant – wash our hands, stay home when we are sick, wear a mask, isolate when needed and get tested regularly.”
Nova Scotians are strongly encouraged to seek asymptomatic COVID-19 testing, particularly if they have a large number of close contacts due to their work or social activities3.
Three of the cases are in Western Zone and are close contacts of previously reported cases. Two of the cases are in Central Zone; one is related to travel outside Atlantic Canada and is self-isolating as required and one is currently under investigation.
The case reported in Eastern Zone yesterday is being removed from the cumulative case count, as the investigation revealed the case was previously diagnosed in another province.
“Today’s case count is a little higher, which shows how important it is to continue to follow public health guidelines and get tested,” said Premier Iain Rankin. “I want to thank Nova Scotians for their perseverance and sacrifice over the last year. It is paying off and we can all see that we are making progress.”
As of Saturday, Nova Scotia has 20 active cases of COVID-19.
Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 2,004 Nova Scotia tests on March 12.
Since Oct. 1, Nova Scotia has completed 262,493 tests. There have been 581 positive COVID-19 cases and no deaths. One person is currently in hospital. Cases range in age from under 10 to over 80. There are 561 resolved cases. Cumulative cases may change as data is updated in Panorama.
“I want to remind all Nova Scotians that following the public health measures is the number one thing you can do to limit the spread of COVID-19 and keep yourselves and your community safe,” said Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health. “We have to continue to stay vigilant – wash our hands, stay home when we are sick, wear a mask, isolate when needed and get tested regularly.”
Nova Scotians are strongly encouraged to seek asymptomatic COVID-19 testing, particularly if they have a large number of close contacts due to their work or social activities
