Nova Scotia Buzz
The Province of Nova Scotia is reporting 59 new cases of COVID-19 since the last update on Friday, October 29, 2021. The Province is also reporting the death of one person due to COVID-19. A man in his 70’s has died in Eastern Zone.
Nova Scotia has 166 active cases of COVID-19. Of those, 10 people are in hospital.
“I want to offer my sympathies to the family, friends and loved ones grieving,” said Premier Tim Houston. “COVID-19 is still in our province and continues to have devastating impacts on families. Please get vaccinated, stay home if you are sick and continue to follow public health measures.”
Central Zone: 44 new cases reported
Northern Zone: 6 new cases reported
Eastern Zone: 5 new cases reported
Western Zone: 4 new cases reported
“My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and loved ones of the man who has passed,” said Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s Chief Medical Officer of Health. “The vaccine helps prevent serious illness, hospitalization and death. Do your part and get vaccinated if you haven’t done so already and continue doing all you can to protect each other and your communities.”
Over the past three days, five schools were notified of an exposure(s) at their school. A list of schools with exposures is available online: https://backtoschool.ednet.ns.ca/school-exposures
