Today, Nova Scotia is reporting six new cases of COVID-19 and 27 recoveries. As of today, Nova Scotia has 165 active cases. Sixteen people are in hospital, including five in ICU.
There are three cases being reported in Central Zone, two cases in Western Zone and one case in Northern Zone.
The Province says there is community spread in Central Zone, primarily among people aged 20 to 40 who are unvaccinated and participating in social activities.
They also are letting us know a fourth patient in a non-COVID unit at Valley Regional Hospital has tested positive for COVID-19. They also say one person is in intensive care at the hospital.
Nova Scotia Health Authority will continue to test patients, staff and doctors identified as close contacts.