Nova Scotia is reporting 126 new cases of COVID-19 and 103 recoveries.
There are 106 cases in Central Zone, nine in Eastern Zone, nine in Western Zone and two in Northern Zone.
“The numbers are a clear reminder that while we are on the right track, we cannot let down our guard,” said Premier Iain Rankin. “It is crucial that we all continue to follow the public health protocols and get tested regularly. Stay in your community, stay positive and stay safe.”
A tenth patient in a non-COVID unit at the Halifax Infirmary site of the QEII Health Sciences Centre has tested positive for COVID-19. They had been discharged and are recovering at home. The other patients in the non-COVID unit have tested negative and are being closely monitored. As a precaution, Nova Scotia Health Authority is testing staff and doctors who have worked in the unit.
There is community spread in Central Zone. The Eastern, Northern and Western Zones continue to be closely monitored for community spread.
There are some areas of concern, particularly in Sydney, Bridgewater and the Annapolis Valley from New Minas to Kentville. Testing has been increased in these areas.
Nova Scotia has 1,531 active cases of COVID-19. There are 92 people in hospital, including 21 in ICU.
On Saturday, Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 6,660 tests.
“We knew we would have some ups and downs as we worked to get this outbreak under control,” said Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health. “We can get these numbers down if we stay the course and continue to follow all public health measures. Stay close to home and be kind to one another.”
The median age of people hospitalized in the third wave is 55 for non-ICU, and 59 for people in ICU.
