COVID-19. There have now been 77 COVID-19-related deaths in Nova Scotia.The province also reported 64 new cases of COVID-19 and 116 recoveries.Of the new cases, 46 were in Central Zone, 10 in Eastern Zone, seven in Northern Zone and one in Western Zone.The province also said there is community spread in Central Zone and in Sydney.
Northern and Western Zones continue to be closely monitored for community spread. There are some areas of concern, particularly in Bridgewater, New Minas and Kentville.
Testing has been increased in these areas.As of Saturday, Nova Scotia has 975 active cases of COVID-19. There are 74 people in hospital, including 20 in ICU.“The median age of people hospitalized in the third wave is 55 for non-ICU, and 59 for.