Over the weekend Nova Scotia reported the most COVID-19 related deaths in one day since May 2020.
Health officials announced on Saturday two men in their 80s and a woman in her 70s had passed away in the Central Zone along with a man in his 80s from the Western Zone.
This marks the most deaths reported in our province in a single day since May 3, 2020, when six were recorded.
Meantime, another COVID-19 connected death was reported on Sunday. Public Health says a woman in her 80s died in the Central Zone.
That pushes the total number of deaths since the pandemic began to 85.
“On behalf of all Nova Scotians, I offer our sympathies to the family, friends and loved ones grieving,” said Premier Iain Rankin in a news release. “While our case numbers are declining, we cannot forget there are 42 Nova Scotians in hospital. They are in my thoughts. Let’s all ensure no more Nova Scotians are hospitalized by strictly following the restrictions and getting tested and vaccinated.”
The province reported fifty-three new cases of the virus over the weekend and 128 recoveries.
Health officials confirm there is still community spread in Central Zone as well as limited community spread in Sydney. Northern and Western Zones continue to be closely monitored for community spread.
Premier Iain Rankin and Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Strang are set to provide a COVID-19 update at 3 p.m. on Monday.
