Nova Scotia is reporting one death related to COVID-19 since the last update on Friday.
Public health indicates a man in his 70s from Eastern Zone passed away over the weekend.
“I want to offer my sympathies to the family, friends and loved ones grieving,” said Premier Tim Houston. “COVID-19 is still in our province and continues to have devastating impacts on families. Please get vaccinated, stay home if you are sick and continue to follow public health measures.”
There are 59 new cases of COVID-19 and 61 recoveries since Friday. Most of the cases (44) are in the Halifax region, six cases in Northern Zone, five cases in Eastern Zone and four cases in Western Zone.
“My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and loved ones of the man who has passed,” said Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s Chief Medical Officer of Health. “The vaccine helps prevent serious illness, hospitalization and death. Do your part and get vaccinated if you haven’t done so already and continue doing all you can to protect each other and your communities.”
Over the past three days, five schools were notified of an exposure(s) at their school.
The province has 166 active cases of COVID-19 with 10 people are in hospital.
