Six new cases of COVID-19 were announced Sunday.
Four of the cases are in Central Zone.
Three of the cases are close contacts of previously reported cases and the other case is related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada.
The person is self-isolating, as required.
Two of the cases are in Eastern Zone. Both cases are related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada and are self-isolating, as required.
“It is the last day of March Break, and kids and teachers head back to school tomorrow. Please remember to keep doing what we have been doing so well all along. Keep our social circles small, follow public health measures and get tested,” said Premier Iain Rankin.
As of Sunday, Nova Scotia has 21 active cases of COVID-19.
Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 1,585 Nova Scotia tests on March 20.
“Until the majority of Nova Scotians have received their first dose of vaccine, and we have a high level of protection from the virus, we need to keep following public health protocols like wearing masks, washing our hands and staying six feet apart. This is what is keeping our communities and province safe,” said Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health.
