Five new cases of COVID-19 are being reported in Nova Scotia today, March 9.
Three of the cases are in Central Zone and the other two are in Western Zone.
They are all close contacts of previously reported cases.
The National Microbiology Lab confirmed five new variant cases – three more cases of the UK variant and two more cases of the South African variant, all of which are in Central Zone.
This brings the total number of cases of the UK variant in Nova Scotia to 11 and the South African variant to eight.
All three UK variant cases and one of the South African variant cases are directly linked to known cases or international travel.
The other South African variant case has no known link to a previously reported variant case or to travel. This person was tested earlier this month and their illness is considered resolved.
The investigation is still ongoing and so far, none of their close contacts have tested positive.
At this time, there is no sign of community spread from the variant cases. As of today, Nova Scotia has 26 active cases of COVID-19.
