Three new cases of COVID-19 are being reported in Nova Scotia today, April 5.
The three cases are in Central Zone. One is related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada. One is a close contact of a previously reported case. One is under investigation.
The people have been self-isolating, as required.
“Thanks to the hard work and respectfulness of Nova Scotians, we continue to have low case numbers but the virus is still present in the province and there are high numbers outside our region,” said Premier Iain Rankin. “I’m asking all Nova Scotians to stay the course and continue protecting each other by following public health measures and getting vaccinated when it’s their turn.”
As of Monday, Nova Scotia has 32 active cases of COVID-19.
Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 1,212 Nova Scotia tests on April 4.
As of April 4, 113,471 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered. Of those, 29,532 Nova Scotians have received their second dose.