Nova Scotia Buzz
Nova Scotia is reporting 34 new cases of COVID-19 and 18 recoveries. The province has 162 active cases of COVID-19. Eleven people are admitted to hospital with COVID-19 including four in ICU.
There are 14 cases being reported in Eastern Zone, 13 cases in Central Zone, six cases in Northern Zone and one case in Western Zone.
“There is a cluster of cases in a localized community in Northern Zone and there is also evidence of limited community spread in Halifax and parts of northern Nova Scotia.” says The Province of Nova Scotia.
Public health has reported an outbreak at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish. Twenty-one people have tested positive for COVID-19. Today’s case count includes the 12 cases announced by the university Tuesday, December 7. Some of the 21 cases connected to this outbreak came in after the cut-off. The remainder will be reported in tomorrow’s numbers.
The Department of Health and Wellness says public health is working with the university to prevent further spread. Increased public health measures and restrictions are in place.
On December 7, one school was notified of an exposure(s) at the school. A full list is available here.
