Nova Scotia is reporting 56 new cases of COVID-19 and one death related to the virus.
Health officials indicate a man in his 80s in Eastern Zone has passed away.
“It pains me greatly to know that another family is mourning the loss of a loved one because of COVID-19,” said Premier Tim Houston. “We all need to do our part and get vaccinated, and we need to follow the rules. If we’re sick, we stay home. If we aren’t vaccinated, we respect the proof of vaccine policy and we don’t participate in activities that aren’t essential. This is how we protect ourselves and one another.”
There are 30 cases in the Western Zone, 18 cases in the Halifax region, seven cases in Northern Zone and one case in Eastern Zone.
There is community spread in Northern and Western zones, primarily related to ongoing transmission from a faith-based gathering that occurred in late October.
Thirteen more residents and one additional staff member at East Cumberland Lodge long-term care home in Pugwash have tested positive for COVID-19. A total of 17 residents and two staff members at the home have now tested positive, and one resident is in hospital.
Nova Scotia has 281 active cases of COVID-19 with 10 people are in hospital, including two in ICU.
