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HALIFAX Nova Scotia is reporting two COVID-19 related deaths Friday, bringing the total number of people who have died from COVID-19 in the province to 76. Both deaths involve men in their 70s, located in the Central zone. “My thoughts and prayers go to the two families today who are grieving the loss of loved ones,” said Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia chief medical officer of health. They are the seventh and eighth deaths this month due to COVID-19 in the province. “The passing of these eight Nova Scotians in 11 days is a stark reminder that we continue to face a very serious situation,” said Strang.
Two Deaths, 84 New Cases of COVID-19, 197 Recoveries
May 21, 2021 - 2:07 PM
Today, May 21, Nova Scotia is reporting two deaths related to COVID-19. Two men in their 70s have died in Central Zone.
There have now been 76 COVID-19 related deaths in Nova Scotia.
Nova Scotia is also reporting 84 new cases of COVID-19 and 197 recoveries today.
There are 66 cases in Central Zone, 11 in Eastern Zone, six in Northern Zone and one in Western Zone.
One case in Central Zone is a staff member of Melville Lodge, a nursing home in Halifax. At the direction of public health and as an added precaution, residents and staff from the affected unit are being tested. Most residents have been fully vaccinated with two doses of COVID-19 vaccine.