May 23 COVID-19 update: Two more deaths, 74 new cases in Nova Scotia | Saltwire - SaltWire Network

Nova Scotia reported two deaths related to COVID-19 on Sunday. A man and woman, both in their 70s, died in the Central Zone.

There have now been 79 COVID-19-related deaths in Nova Scotia. The province is also reporting 74 new COVID-19 cases and 103 recoveries. As of Sunday, there are 61 cases in Central Zone, nine in Eastern Zone, three in Northern Zone and one in Western Zone. 

“This has been a tragic weekend,” Premier Iain Rankin said in a release. “The hearts of all Nova Scotians are with the families and friends who are grieving the loss of loved ones. Please make decisions this weekend that help stop the spread of this virus so we can prevent more Nova Scotians from having to experience such grief."

The Central Zone and Sydney are experiencing community spread, while the Northern and Western zones continue to be closely monitored. In the Western Zone, areas of concern include Bridgewater, New Minas and Kentville. Testing has been increased in those areas.

More information on testing for the Sydney, Bridgewater and Annapolis Valley areas can be found at: https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nshealth.ca%2Fnews%2Fpublic-health-increasing-covid-19-testing-capacity-across-province-address-areas-concern-0&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cb8937e3ef8a7495d36ee08d91e14cc5c%7C2c31e0e5eb66427aa0f6e82790c00de1%7C0%7C0%7C637573896939792486%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=OzjWEFQzSRhQ%2Fv55iLRpUn4Aawtl%2BsgfcBF4yXMozq8%3D&reserved=0 

There are 943 active cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia.

“We have reported five deaths in the last three days,” said Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health. “For a small and tight-knit province like Nova Scotia, these losses touch us all. I urge everyone to keep doing all you can to protect each other.”

Since April 1, there have been 3,544 positive COVID-19 cases and 13 deaths. Cases range in age from under 10 to over 90. There are 2,588 resolved cases.

More information on what is considered essential travel is available here: https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnovascotia.ca%2Fcoronavirus%2Ftravel%2F%23from-outside-atlantic-canada&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cb8937e3ef8a7495d36ee08d91e14cc5c%7C2c31e0e5eb66427aa0f6e82790c00de1%7C0%7C0%7C637573896939792486%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Mix6ybYca0kUOTG%2F0nzSqQGdDbDl8Vl%2BbuLGV3ciNWU%3D&reserved=0
 

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