Today, Friday November 27, Nova Scotia is reporting new COVID-19 cases. Nine new cases were identified.
All of the cases are in the Central Zone. One new case, is at Bedford South School which has grades pre-primary to grade 4.
The person was not in school today and is self-isolating. Public health will be in touch with close contacts as part of an ongoing investigation and advise contacts of the next steps.
Everyone in a class which a confirmed case attended will be tested and is required to self-isolate for 14 days.
Bedford South School will be closed for cleaning and contact tracing until at least Wednesday, Dec. 2 (inclusive) at which time more information will be communicated to families. Supported learning will take place from home.