Nova Scotia is reporting 49 new cases of COVID-19 and 98 recoveries.
There are 41 cases in Central Zone and 8 in Eastern Zone. Cumulative cases by zone have changed as data was recently updated.
Public health indicates changes can occur when large amounts of case data are validated at one time.
“Today, I received my first dose of vaccine,” said Premier Iain Rankin. “The spirit at the vaccine clinics is extraordinary. I can’t thank front-line workers enough for the important work they’re doing to ensure that we are all protected.”
There is community spread in the Halifax area and in Sydney. Northern and Western Zones continue to be closely monitored for community spread.
Nova Scotia has 894 active cases of COVID-19.
There are 72 people in hospital, including 19 in ICU. The median age of people hospitalized in the third wave is 53 for non-ICU, and 58 for people in ICU.
On May 23, Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 4,364 tests.
Updated vaccination data will be available on Tuesday.
“The number of positive cases being reported today is lower,” said Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health. “While that is a good sign, our testing numbers are also down today. Our testing centres are open, and I encourage those that are out to stop in and get tested.”
Since April 1, there have been 3,593 positive COVID-19 cases and 13 deaths. Cases range in age from under 10 to over 90. There are 2,686 resolved cases.
