One new case of COVID-19 has been identified in Nova Scotia, Monday June 29.
The case is related to travel and the individual had been self-isolating since returning to the province, as required.
The QEII Health Sciences Centre’s microbiology lab completed 203 Nova Scotia tests on June 29 and is operating 24-hours.
Nova Scotia has 53,544 negative test results, 1,062 positive COVID-19 cases, 63 deaths and one active COVID-19 case. 998 cases are now resolved, 2 people are currently in hospital but their cases are considered resolved.
There are no licensed long-term care homes in Nova Scotia with active cases of COVID-19.
“While we’ve made great progress in reducing the transmission of COVID-19, the reality is Nova Scotia will see more cases,” said Premier Stephen McNeil. “I ask everyone to continue doing everything they can to keep COVID-19 at bay by respecting the rules and following public health advice.”
