Nova Scotia is reporting 511 new cases of COVID-19.
There are 331 cases in the Halifax region, 56 cases in Eastern Zone, 59 cases in Northern Zone and 65 cases in Western Zone.
Information about testing, self-isolation and case management is on public health website .
Long-term Care Facilities, Hospitals
The province is reporting four new outbreaks in long-term care facilities. Public health is working with the facilities to prevent further spread. Increased public health measures and restrictions are in place.
Four staff members have tested positive at the Sagewood Continuing Care Facility in Lower Sackville. Five staff members and one resident have tested positive at the Kings Regional Rehabilitation Centre in Waterville. Four staff members and one resident have tested positive at Melville Gardens in Halifax. Two residents have tested positive at New Vision in South Berwick, with one in hospital.
One new case is being reported at Parkstone Enhanced Care in Halifax. A total of two residents and three staff members at the facility have tested positive. No one is in hospital.
The Nova Scotia Health Authority is reporting outbreaks at the Victoria General site of the QEII Health Sciences Center and New Waterford Heights. Currently there are a very low number of patients impacted (less than five at each facility), and all patients are being closely monitored and other Infection Prevention and Control measures are being put in place. NSHA will provide a further update when more information is available.
An additional three cases are being reported at a ward at the Halifax Infirmary site of the QEII Health Sciences Centre, for a total of nine cases. There are no new cases related to the outbreak at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital in Antigonish.
Active Cases & Hospitalization
There are an estimated 5,100 active cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia. Of those, 25 people are in hospital, including 3 in ICU.
