Nova Scotia is reporting 561 new cases of COVID-19.
There are 430 cases in the Halifax region, 54 cases in the east, 39 cases in the north and 38 cases in the west.
On December 27, NSHA’s labs completed 4292 tests.
The Nova Scotia Health Authority is reporting one additional case related to an outbreak at a ward at the Halifax Infirmary site of the QEII Health Sciences Centre.
There are now six patients who have tested positive.
All patients are being closely monitored and other infection prevention and control measures are in place. Staff testing is underway.
Because of a spike in testing and positive cases, public health is experiencing delays in follow-up.
All cases should contact their close contacts.
Public health is prioritizing contact tracing in long-term care, healthcare facilities, correctional facilities, shelters and other group settings.
