COVID-19: N.S. wants testing numbers to go back up even as daily case counts drop The remaining new cases consist of seven in Eastern Zone and one in Western Zone.
All are close contacts of previously-reported cases.Meanwhile, Nova Scotia labs completed 2,536 tests on Monday. The premier and chef medical officer of health have voiced their concern over the recent low testing numbers, and have pushed for more vigilance as the province opens up.“As excited as we are to see friends and loved ones again, please remember to keep the gatherings outdoors, keep your groups small and consistent, maintain distance between groups, get tested often, and practice good public health protocols like masking and washing your hands,” said Dr.