182 New Cases of COVID-19
Nova Scotia is reporting 182 new cases of COVID-19 today, May 6.
There are 155 cases in Central Zone, 16 in Eastern Zone, seven in Northern Zone and four in Western Zone.
Two of the cases in Central Zone involve a staff member and resident of the Clarmar Residential Care Facility, a residential care home in Dartmouth. This is the third staff member and third resident at the facility to test positive.
There is community spread in Central Zone. The Eastern, Northern and Western Zones continue to be closely monitored for community spread.
"The third wave is driven by variants and they spread faster and easier," said Premier Iain Rankin. "We are at a crucial point in the pandemic. Please stay close to home, don’t gather, and make getting tested for COVID-19 part of your regular routine.”