Nova Scotia is reporting 476 new cases of COVID-19.
There are 333 cases are linked to the Halifax area, 82 cases in Eastern zone, 43 cases in Northern Zone and 18 cases in Western Zone.
All close contacts, including those who are fully vaccinated, now need to isolate for 72 hours after the exposure and then get a lab-based (PCR) test.
Those who are fully vaccinated can stop isolating after receiving a negative lab test.
Those not fully vaccinated must continue to isolate.
