Nova Scotia Buzz
Today, August 23, the Province of Nova Scotia is reporting two new cases of COVID-19 in the Northern Zone. The cases are under investigation by Public Health.
The province currently has seven active cases.
The province is also reporting one additional death related to COVID-19, bringing the total to 65. A male over 80 has died in the Northern Zone.
The death was related to a previous case of a traveller coming from outside the Atlantic bubble. The elderly male was not a resident of long-term care.
“My thoughts are with this man’s family and his loved ones,” said Premier Stephen McNeil.
“This is a stark reminder that COVID-19 is still in our province and is still a risk. We all must continue to work together and follow the public health advice and protocols to protect each other and keep our citizens as safe as possible.”
To date, Nova Scotia has had 1,080 positive COVID-19 tests and 65 deaths
