Nova Scotia is reporting one death related to COVID-19. A man in his 90s in Western Zone has died.
“COVID-19 is still here. It isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, and it continues to take loved ones away from family and friends,” said Premier Tim Houston. “My thoughts are with everyone who is grieving. Let’s prevent anyone else from going through this pain by getting fully vaccinated, staying home if you are sick and following public health measures.”
Nova Scotia is also reporting 60 new cases of COVID-19 and 88 recoveries since the last update November 19.
There are 35 cases in the Halifax region, 18 cases in the Amherst area, six cases in Western Zone and one case in Eastern Zone.
There are no new cases to report at East Cumberland Lodge, a long-term care home in Pugwash. A total of 32 residents and 10 staff members at the home have tested positive, and three of the infected residents have died. Public and occupational health are working with the facility to prevent further spread. Increased public health measures and restrictions are in place.
“My thoughts and prayers are with 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 can help prevent serious illness, hospitalization and death. Please do your part and get vaccinated if you haven’t done so already and keep doing all you can to protect each other.”
Nova Scotia has 193 active cases of COVID-19. Of those, 16 people are in hospital, including seven in ICU.
