Nova Scotia Buzz
From Health & Wellness
Today, June 26, Nova Scotia is reporting 11 new cases of COVID-19 and nine recoveries today, June 26.
All of the cases are in Central Zone. Ten are close contacts and one is related to travel. The close contacts are within a linked group of families and do not represent wide community spread. There is limited community spread in Central Zone. Eastern, Northern and Western Zones continue to be closely monitored for community spread.
The National Microbiology Lab has confirmed two Delta variant cases and one Gamma variant case. These cases were previously reported
“Testing has been an important part of our COVID-19 response and will continue to be as we work through our reopening plan,” said Premier Iain Rankin. “We are seeing the variants in our province. Early detection of COVID-19 will help to limit further spread of the virus. If you are out this weekend, drop by one of the rapid pop-up testing sites and get a COVID test.”
As of today, Nova Scotia has 62 active cases of COVID-19. Of those, two people are in hospital COVID-19 units. The median age of people hospitalized in the third wave is 52 for non-ICU and 55 for people in ICU.
On June 25, Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 4,021 tests.
“We know the COVID-19 vaccines are effective and help to protect people against the virus,” said Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health. “To ensure maximum protection against COVID-19 and its variants, people need to get fully vaccinated with two doses of the vaccine. Getting a different mRNA vaccine for your second dose is safe and will help us reach population immunity quicker. If you are eligible to book your second dose, take the first appointment that is available.”
Since April 1, there have been 4,083 positive COVID-19 cases and 26 deaths. Cases range in age from under 10 to over 90. There are 3,995 resolved cases. Cumulative cases may change as data is updated in Panorama.
