N.S. reports 17 new cases, 2 deaths, first blood clot linked to AstraZenecaRankin said the death of a man in his 30s in the Halifax area is another reminder of how deadly the virus can be.Rankin is urging caution as the province continues to slowly reopen from restrictions and is appealing to people to get tested and to get vaccinations.The province passed the 600,000 dose mark on Thursday and has previously set a target of getting at least 75 per cent of Nova Scotia’s population fully vaccinated..