Nova Scotia is reporting three deaths related to COVID-19 since the last update on Friday.
Two people – a man and woman, both in their 80s – were residents of the East Cumberland Lodge long-term care home in Pugwash. Also in Northern Zone, a woman in her 60s has died; she was not a resident of a long-term care home.
“Too many Nova Scotians have lost their lives because of this virus and my heart goes out to the families and loved ones left behind,” said Premier Tim Houston. “I’m very upset and concerned that we now have deaths and climbing ICU numbers as a result of the current outbreaks. There are people who are more vulnerable to this virus even if they are vaccinated. We can protect them by being vaccinated ourselves. If you aren’t vaccinated this should be a good enough reason to take that step and get it done.”
Nova Scotia is also reporting 99 new cases of COVID-19 and 109 recoveries since the last update November 12.
There are 52 cases in the Halifax area, 25 cases in the Amherst region, 21 cases in the southwestern part of our province and one case in eastern zone.
There is community spread in Northern and Western zones, primarily related to ongoing transmission from a faith-based gathering that occurred in late October. This includes secondary transmission to other faith-based gatherings, workplaces and to East Cumberland Lodge.
Eight more residents and four additional staff members at East Cumberland Lodge have tested positive for COVID-19. A total of 30 residents and eight staff members at the home have now tested positive. Public and occupational health are working with the facility to prevent further spread. Increased public health measures and restrictions are in place.
“My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the Nova Scotians who have passed away,” said Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s Chief Medical Officer of Health. “The case numbers continue to rise in connection with a gathering that took place at the end of October. Public health is working hard to contain the spread, and we expect to see declining cases soon. Regardless of where you live in Nova Scotia, please follow public health measures, stay home if you’re sick and if you haven’t done it yet, please get vaccinated.”
Over the past three days, 11 schools were notified of an exposure(s) at their school.
Nova Scotia has 265 active cases of COVID-19 with 16 people are in hospital, including seven in intensive care.
