SYDNEY, N.S. --
Cape Bretoners are coming out by the hundreds to get tested for COVID-19, as the region sees record active case numbers.
On Sunday, the lineup outside of Sydney’s Centre 200 backed up all the way out to George Street, with residents lining up to receive a COVID-19 test.
“We have small grandchildren, so we just want to be safe,” says Sydney resident Cheryl O'Neill.
On Saturday, a single-day high 17 new cases were identified in the Nova Scotia’s Eastern zone, which includes Cape Breton.
On Sunday, there were nine more cases identified in the Eastern zone.