HALIFAX Nova Scotia is reporting a single-day record 227 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, as the number of active cases in the province rises to 1,464. Officials also reported the province s 70th death related to COVID-19, involving a woman in her 70s who died at home in the province s Central zone. On behalf of all Nova Scotians, I want to extend my deepest condolences and sympathies to the families of that individual, said Premier Iain Rankin during Friday s news update. There is more COVID activity in the province than we thought we would find, said Strang during Friday s update. The numbers we are seeing are primarily due to things that happened a week or two before province wide restrictions were in place.
Where to get a rapid COVID-19 test this week (May 25-30)
Get out of lockdown and get tested. Last Updated: 05/27/2021 3:04 pm Pre-booked PCR tests are finally back from being put on pause for most Nova Scotians. But if you re not a close contact or possible exposure, rapid pop-up tests are a great way to reassure yourself and your bubble while doing your part for public health. Doctor Strang recommends everyone in the Halifax area get tested on a weekly basis, even if you re just going out for groceries and daily exercise. To get a rapid test you must be over the age of 16 and have no symptoms, recent travel or possible exposure to COVID-19.
HALIFAX In what Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin described as an especially difficult briefing, Nova Scotia announced two new COVID-19 deaths and 153 new cases on Tuesday. One of the people who died was a woman in her 50s, and one was a man in his 70s. Rankin said they both died at home from COVID complications – one was unknown to Public Health, as they had not tested positive before their death. This is indeed a very sad day, said Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia Chief Medical Officer of Health. These people are not cases or numbers – they are family, friends, and neighbours.
HALIFAX Nova Scotia s premier blasted what he called the selfish few who aren t following COVID-19 restrictions, saying they are putting themselves and others at risk during the province s current outbreak. Iain Rankin expressed his frustration during a media briefing Monday, noting that police in the Halifax area had issued 37 fines over the weekend for those who exceeded gathering limits, despite a provincewide lockdown. I have a serious question, the premier said. What is wrong with you? How come you don t take this as seriously as you should? As Nova Scotia reported 146 new cases of COVID-19 Monday, including 130 in the Halifax area, Rankin warned about the seriousness of the situation, saying that most cases identified in Nova Scotia recently are the B.1.1.7 variant first identified in the United Kingdom.