N.S. reports 15 new COVID-19 infections

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Source: https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/n-s-rep...ted-death-117-new-infections-friday-1.5428246

N.S. reports 72nd COVID-19 related death; 117 new infections Friday
Leigha Farnell
CTVNewsAtlantic.ca writer
Published Friday, May 14, 2021 2:33PM ADT Last Updated Friday, May 14, 2021 3:10PM ADT

HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia announced its 72nd COVID-19 related death on Friday involving an individual in their 80s.

Premier Iain Rankin says the person was in the province's Central zone...

... The province also announced 117 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday.

In a news release from the province, it says 97 of the cases are in the province's Central zone, nine are in the Eastern zone, seven are in the Western zone, and four are in the Northern zone.

Public health says one case in the Western zone involves a resident at Harbour View Haven ? a nursing home in Lunenburg, N.S...

... Nova Scotia health officials say they are concerned with the growing number of hospitalizations in the province due to COVID-19.

According to the province's online dashboard, there are 89 individuals in hospital, 21 of which are in the intensive care unit -- although during a live news conference on Friday, Premier Iain Rankin said those numbers were actually 95 individuals in hosptial, with 17 in the ICU.

"People are arriving to the hospital sicker and later into their symptoms, nine to 10 days into their illness," said Rankin. "They range in age from early 20s to people in their 90s."

The premier says Nova Scotia now has more hospitalizations than the province had in the first and second wave of COVID-19 and the system is ?under immense pressure.?...

 

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Source: https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20210515001


86 New Cases of COVID-19, 115 Recoveries

Health and Wellness / COVID - 19
May 15, 2021 - 2:02 PM


Today, May 15, Nova Scotia is reporting 86 new cases of COVID-19 and 115 recoveries.
There are 66 cases in Central Zone, 11 in Eastern Zone, four in Western Zone and five in Northern Zone.

?I?m pleased to see that our new case number is a double-digit figure for the first time in more than two weeks,? said Premier Iain Rankin. ?Thanks to the sacrifices of Nova Scotians, we?re seeing hopeful signs of a downward trend. However, we must stick with the restrictions and public health measures to stop the spread while we continue to vaccinate more and more Nova Scotians.?​

One of the cases in Central Zone involves a staff member at The Ivy Meadows, a long-term care facility in Beaver Bank. At the direction of public health and as an added precaution, residents and staff from the affected unit are being tested. Most residents have been fully vaccinated with two doses of COVID-19 vaccine.
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.
As of today, Nova Scotia has 1,509 active cases of COVID-19. There are 96 people in hospital, including 23 in ICU.
On May 14, Nova Scotia Health Authority's labs completed 10,272 tests.

?Today?s new case number shows that things are heading in the right direction, and the hard work we?re doing is helping to slow the spread,? said Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health. ?We all must continue to follow the public health protocols to bring those numbers down and be in a position to start re-opening in June.?​

Since April 1, there have been 2,868 positive COVID-19 cases and six deaths. Cases range in age from under 10 to over 90. There are 1,354 resolved cases. The median age of people hospitalized in the third wave is 55 for non-ICU, and 58 for people in ICU. Cumulative cases may change as data is updated in Panorama.
Travel within Nova Scotia:
Nova Scotians should remain as close to their home and community as possible, unless travel is essential for work, caregiving, necessary shopping or medical appointments, including vaccination appointments. In this instance, 'community' is defined as one's municipality or county. Detailed information is available at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/re...-and-guidance/ .
Testing advice:
Nova Scotians with or without symptoms can book a test at https://covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/en for primary assessment centres across the province. Those with no symptoms are strongly encouraged to use pop-up sites if they are not showing symptoms but want to be tested.
More information on testing can be found at https://www.nshealth.ca/coronavirustesting .
Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms is advised to self-isolate and book a COVID-19 test. Everyone they live with must also self-isolate until the person receives their first negative test result. If the test is positive, public health will advise everyone about what to do.
Anyone advised by public health that they were a close contact needs to complete a full 14-day quarantine, regardless of test results. If the close contact is symptomatic, everyone they live with must also self-isolate until the person receives their first negative test result. If the test is positive, public health will advise everyone about what to do...

 

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Source: https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20210516001


126 New Cases of COVID-19, 103 Recoveries

Health and Wellness / COVID - 19
May 16, 2021 - 2:52 PM



Today, May 16, 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.

?Today?s 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.
As of today, Nova Scotia has 1,531 active cases of COVID-19. There are 92 people in hospital, including 21 in ICU.
On May 15, 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.?​

Since April 1, there have been 2,994 positive COVID-19 cases and six deaths. Cases range in age from under 10 to over 90. There are 1,457 resolved cases. The median age of people hospitalized in the third wave is 55 for non-ICU, and 59 for people in ICU. Cumulative cases may change as data is updated in Panorama...

 

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Source: https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/nova-sc...s-monday-active-cases-drop-to-1-434-1.5430708

Nova Scotia reports 91 new COVID-19 cases Monday, active cases drop to 1,434
Allan April
CTVNewsAtlantic.ca writer
Published Monday, May 17, 2021 2:25PM ADT Last Updated Monday, May 17, 2021 2:45PM ADT

HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia is reporting 91 new COVID-19 cases Monday, as the active number of cases in the province drops to 1,434.

In a news release from the province, it says 66 of the cases are in the province's Central zone. Seventeen new cases were reported in the Eastern zone, five are in the Northern zone, and three are in the Western zone.

Two of the new cases in the Central zone involve patients in a non-COVID unit at the Halifax Infirmary site of the QEII Health Sciences Centre. Health officials say those patients have been transferred to the COVID-19 unit, and all 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...

 

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Source: https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/nova-sc...-tuesday-active-cases-drop-to-1-345-1.5432569

Nova Scotia reports 90 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, active cases drop to 1,345
Allan April
CTVNewsAtlantic.ca writer
Published Tuesday, May 18, 2021 2:34PM ADT Last Updated Tuesday, May 18, 2021 2:51PM ADT

HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia is reporting 90 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, as the active number of cases in the province drops to 1,345.

In a news release from the province, it says 64 of Tuesday's new cases are in the province's Central zone. Seventeen new cases were reported in the Eastern zone, seven are in the Northern zone, and two are in the Western zone.

"I am pleased that the number of recoveries remains substantially higher than the number of new cases," said Premier Iain Rankin in a release. "If we continue to follow public health restrictions, we will get through this third wave together."

Health officials say there is evidence of community spread in Nova Scotia's Central zone.

Public Health says the province?s other zones? Eastern, Northern, and Western? are being monitored for signs of community spread.

The province says testing has been increased in some areas of concern, particularly in Sydney, Bridgewater and the Annapolis Valley from New Minas to Kentville...

 

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Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/covid-19-may-20-1.6034451

Nova Scotia reports 65 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday
The province's total active caseload is now 1,143
CBC News ? Posted: May 20, 2021 3:09 PM AT | Last Updated: 2 hours ago

Nova Scotia reported 65 new cases of COVID-19 and 184 recoveries on Thursday, bringing the active known caseload to 1,143.

The province said 87 people are in hospital, including 20 in intensive care.

Forty-one of the new cases are in the central zone, 15 are in the eastern zone, seven are in the northern zone and two are in the western zone.

The province has confirmed there is now community spread in Sydney, along with the central zone. Other areas of concern include Bridgewater, New Minas and Kentville.

One of the cases in the central zone is a staff member at Glasgow Hall, part of Shannex's Parkland at the Lakes long-term care facility in Dartmouth. My Cape Breton Home for Seniors in North Sydney has a second case of COVID-19 involving a staff member.
Residents and staff from the affected units of both facilities are being tested. The province said in a news release that most residents have received two doses of vaccine...

 

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Source: https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/n-s-rep...s-friday-active-cases-drop-to-1-028-1.5437957

N.S. reports two COVID-19 related deaths, 84 new cases Friday; active cases drop to 1,028
Allan April
CTVNewsAtlantic.ca writer
Julian Abraham
CTVNewsAtlantic.ca writer
Published Friday, May 21, 2021 2:20PM ADT Last Updated Friday, May 21, 2021 3:37PM ADT

HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia is reporting two COVID-19 related deaths Friday, bringing the total number of people who have died from COVID-19 in the province to 76.

Both deaths involve men in their 70s, located in the Central zone.

?My thoughts and prayers go to the two families today who are grieving the loss of loved ones,? said Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia chief medical officer of health.

They are the seventh and eighth deaths this month due to COVID-19 in the province.

?The passing of these eight Nova Scotians in 11 days is a stark reminder that we continue to face a very serious situation,? said Strang.
84 NEW CASES

The province also reported 84 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, as the active number of cases in the province drops to 1,028.

In a news release from the province, it says 66 of Friday's new cases are in the province's Central zone. Eleven new cases were reported in the Eastern zone, six are in the Northern zone, and one is in the Western zone.

Public health says one of the new cases in the Central zone involves a staff member of Melville Lodge, a nursing home in Halifax. At the direction of public health and as an added precaution, residents and staff from the affected unit are being tested. Most residents have been fully vaccinated with two doses of COVID-19 vaccine...

 

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Source: https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/nova-sc...vid-19-cases-saturday-one-new-death-1.5439491

Nova Scotia reports 64 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, one new death
Julian Abraham
CTVNewsAtlantic.ca writer
Published Saturday, May 22, 2021 1:58PM ADT


HALIFAX -- Health officials in Nova Scotia are reporting 64 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday, along with one new death: a woman in her 60s who lived in the Central Zone...

...Her death is the ninth related to COVID-19 this month in the province, and the 77th since the start of the pandemic...

...Of Saturday's new cases, 46 are in the Central Zone, 10 in the Eastern Zone, seven are in the Northern Zone, and one is in the Western Zone.

116 people have recovered from COVID-19 since Friday.

There are now 928 active cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia...

 

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Source: https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/nova-sc...ovid-19-cases-sunday-two-new-deaths-1.5440152

Nova Scotia reports 74 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, two new deaths
Julian Abraham
CTVNewsAtlantic.ca writer
Published Sunday, May 23, 2021 2:59PM ADT Last Updated Sunday, May 23, 2021 3:18PM ADT

HALIFAX -- Health officials in Nova Scotia are reporting 74 new cases of COVID-19 Sunday, and two new deaths.

The new COVID-19 deaths involve a man and woman, both in their 70s, who lived in the province's Central Zone...

... The total number of COVID-19-related deaths in Nova Scotia now stands at 79...

...Of Sunday's new cases, 61 are in the Central Zone, nine are in the Eastern Zone, three are in the Northern Zone, and one is in the Western Zone.

Public Health says there is evidence of community spread in the Central Zone, and Sydney.

In Sunday's media release, the province highlights some "areas of concern," including Bridgewater, New Minas, and Kentville.

Pop-up testing has been increased in those areas.

There are now 943 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 103 people have recovered since Saturday...

 

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Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/nova-scotia-covid-monday-may-24-1.6038631

Nova Scotia reports 49 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday
There are now 894 active cases in the province
Brooklyn Currie · CBC News · Posted: May 24, 2021 2:23 PM AT | Last Updated: 4 hours ago

Nova Scotia is reporting 49 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday.

Of the new cases, 41 are in the central zone, while the other eight cases are in the eastern zone, which includes Sydney. Those two areas are the only ones in the province where Public Health has confirmed there is community spread.

The last time the province reported fewer than 50 new cases in a day was on April 23.

After 98 recoveries, there are now 894 active cases in the province, according to the province's COVID-19 dashboard. The province said 72 people are in hospital related to the disease, including 19 in the intensive-care unit.

According to a news release from the Department of Health, the median age of people hospitalized in the province's third wave is 53. For people in intensive care, the median age is 58.

Over the weekend, the active case count dropped below 1,000 for the first time since May 3.

Nova Scotia Health labs completed 4,364 tests on Sunday...

 

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Source: https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/nova-sc...es-tuesday-active-cases-drop-to-846-1.5441686

Nova Scotia reports 54 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, active cases drop to 846
Allan April
CTVNewsAtlantic.ca writer
Natasha Pace
CTV News Atlantic Reporter
Published Tuesday, May 25, 2021 2:50PM ADT Last Updated Tuesday, May 25, 2021 3:55PM ADT

HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia is reporting 54 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, as the active number of cases in the province drops to 846.

Of Tuesday's new cases, 35 are in the Central Zone, 15 are in the Eastern Zone, three are in the Northern Zone, and one is in the Western Zone.

Public Health says there is evidence of community spread in the Central Zone, and Sydney. The Northern and Western Zones continue to be closely monitored for community spread...

 

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Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/7894288/ns-covid-19-update-may-26-2021/

Nova Scotia reports 37 new cases of COVID-19, lowest case count in a month
By Alex Cooke Global News
Posted May 26, 2021 1:01 pm
Updated May 26, 2021 5:12 pm

Nova Scotia reported 37 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, the lowest number of new cases in the province in more than a month.

The last time there were less than 40 new cases of COVID-19 was on April 22.

The new cases include 22 in the central zone, 11 in the eastern health zone and four in the northern zone. The number of active cases has fallen to 787.

The province notes there is “still community spread” in central zone and “limited community spread” in Sydney.

Meanwhile, the number of hospitalizations remains at 72, with 19 people in ICU...

 

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Source: https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/nova-scotia-reports-33-new-cases-active-count-drops-to-638-1.5445412

Nova Scotia reports 33 new cases, active count drops to 638
Samantha Long
CTVNewsAtlantic.ca writer
Published Thursday, May 27, 2021 3:56PM ADT Last Updated Thursday, May 27, 2021 3:57PM ADT

HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia is reporting 33 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, as the active number of cases in the province drops to 638.

The 33 new cases marks the province's lowest single-day new case total in over a month since 25 new cases were reported on April 21.

Of Thursday's new cases, 14 are in the Central Zone, 18 are in the Eastern Zone and one in Northern Zone.

One of the cases in Eastern Zone involves a staff member at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, a long-term care facility in Sydney...

 

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Source: https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/nova-sc...ses-friday-active-cases-drop-to-585-1.5444817

Nova Scotia reports one COVID-19 related death, 40 new cases Friday; active cases drop to 585
Allan April
CTVNewsAtlantic.ca writer
Published Friday, May 28, 2021 2:57PM ADT Last Updated Friday, May 28, 2021 3:17PM ADT

HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia is reporting the province's 80th COVID-19 related death on Friday, involving a woman in her 50s in the province's Central Zone.

Health officials are also reporting 40 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, as the active number of cases in the province drops to 585.

Of Friday's new cases, 29 are in the Central Zone, five are in the Eastern Zone, four are in the Northern Zone and two are in the Western Zone...

 

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Source: https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/nova-sc...vid-19-deaths-33-new-cases-saturday-1.5448093


Nova Scotia reports four new COVID-19 deaths, 33 new cases Saturday
Julian Abraham
CTVNewsAtlantic.ca writer
Published Saturday, May 29, 2021 1:30PM ADT

HALIFAX -- Health officials in Nova Scotia say four more people have died from COVID-19, as the province added 33 new cases on Saturday.

According to the province, the deaths are as follows:

A man in his 80s who lived in the Western Zone
Two men in their 80s in the Central Zone
A woman in her 70s in the Central Zone

"My prayers and condolences are with the families of the four people who passed away," said Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health.

"I cannot emphasize enough how critical it is to follow both the letter and the spirit of the public health measures to prevent further illness and death from this virus. We must never forget that it is all around us, and that is why it is so important we loosen restrictions and reopen slowly and gradually," Strang added.

The province also announced 48 people have recovered from COVID-19 since Friday.

The province added that this is the most deaths reported in one day since May 3, 2020, when six were reported...

 

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Source: https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20210530001


One Death, 20 New Cases of COVID-19, 80 Recoveries

Health and Wellness / COVID - 19
May 30, 2021 - 12:55 PM


Today, May 30, 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 Central Zone 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.”​

As of today, Nova Scotia has 505 active cases of COVID-19. There are 42 people in hospital, including 17 in ICU. The median age of people hospitalized in the third wave is 53 for non-ICU, and 56 for people in ICU.
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.”​

Since April 1, there have been 3,808 positive COVID-19 cases and 19 deaths. Cases range in age from under 10 to over 90. There are 3,284 resolved cases. Cumulative cases may change as data is updated in Panorama.

 

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Source: https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/n-s-rep...-19-friday-active-cases-drop-to-251-1.5456474

N.S. reports 15 new cases of COVID-19 Friday, active cases drop to 251
Samantha Long
CTVNewsAtlantic.ca writer
Allan April
CTVNewsAtlantic.ca writer
Published Friday, June 4, 2021 2:09PM ADT Last Updated Friday, June 4, 2021 3:29PM ADT

HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia is reporting 15 new cases of COVID-19 and 37 recoveries on Friday, as the active number of cases in the province drops to 251.

According to a release from the province, nine of Friday's new cases are located in the province's Central Zone. Six of the cases are close contacts of previously reported cases, two are related to travel and one is under investigation.

Six new cases are located in the province's Eastern Zone. Four of the cases are close contacts of previously reported cases and two are related to travel...