Nova Scotia is reporting 20 new cases of COVID-19 and 80 recoveries.
A woman in her 80s has died in Central Zone.
There are 14 new cases in Central Zone, five in Eastern Zone and one in Western Zone.
There is still community spread in the Halifax area and limited community spread in Sydney.
Northern and Western Zones continue to be closely monitored for community spread.
“On behalf of all Nova Scotians, I offer our sympathies to the family, friends and loved ones grieving,” said Premier Iain Rankin. “While our case numbers are declining, we cannot forget there are 42 Nova Scotians in hospital. They are in my thoughts. Let’s all ensure no more Nova Scotians are hospitalized by strictly following the restrictions and getting tested and vaccinated.”
Nova Scotia has 505 active cases of COVID-19. There are 42 people in hospital, including 17 in intensive.
On May 29, Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 6,157 tests.
“My heart-felt condolences go out to the family and loved ones of the woman who has passed,” said Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health. “Last Sunday we reported 74 cases. The trend of fewer cases over the last week is very encouraging. It is going down because of the hard work of Nova Scotians. We all have the power to reduce new cases further. Get tested, get vaccinated and follow the public health measures closely.”
