Nova Scotia is reporting 581 new cases of COVID-19.
There are 420 cases in the Halifax region, 62 cases in Eastern Zone, 42 cases in Northern Zone and 57 cases in Western Zone.
On December 26, NSHA’s labs completed 4,851 tests.
The Nova Scotia Health Authority is reporting an outbreak at a ward at the Halifax Infirmary site of the QEII Health Sciences Centre.
Currently there is a very low number of patients impacted (less than five), and all patients are being closely monitored and other infection prevention and control measures are being put in place.
There is no update on the number of hospitalizations or active cases.
Because of a spike in testing and positive cases, public health is experiencing delays in follow-up.
All cases should contact their close contacts. Public health is prioritizing contact tracing in long-term care, healthcare facilities, correctional facilities, shelters and other group settings.
Information about testing, self-isolation and case management is available at: https://www.nshealth.ca/coronavirus
