Nova Scotia is reporting one death related to COVID-19 on Saturday. The Department of Health indicates a woman in her 60s has passed away in the the Halifax region.
There have now been 77 COVID-19 related deaths in Nova Scotia.
The province is also reporting 64 new cases of COVID-19 and 116 recoveries with 46 cases in Central Zone, 10 in Eastern Zone, seven in Northern Zone and one in Western Zone.
“On behalf of all Nova Scotians, I want to offer sincere condolences to the family mourning the loss of their loved one today,” said Premier Iain Rankin. “Our active cases may be declining but COVID-19 is still in our province and continues to have devastating impacts on families.”
There is community spread in HRM and in Sydney. There are some other areas of concern, particularly in Bridgewater, New Minas and Kentville. Testing has been increased in these areas.
Nova Scotia has 975 active cases of COVID-19. There are 74 people in hospital, including 20 in intensive care (ICU). The median age of people hospitalized in the third wave is 55 for non-ICU, and 59 for people in ICU.
The province also marks another vaccine milestone on Saturday after administering the 500,000 dose. Zach Churchill, Minister of Health and Wellness visited City Drug Store in Yarmouth to celebrate the milestone.
Two-thirds of vaccinations now occur in pharmacies. To date, more than 45 per cent of Nova Scotians have received at least one or more doses of COVID-19 vaccine.
“It is difficult to hear that another family has suffered the loss of a loved one today,” said Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health. “This is one of the sad days, and it reminds us how serious this virus is. But, as we mark another vaccine milestone, I feel encouraged by the choice Nova Scotians are making to help protect each other.”
The province is on track to provide a first dose to every Nova Scotian who is able to receive one by the end of June.
