There are 25 new cases of COVID-19 in the province. Nova Scotia Health and Wellness Department officials say 19 cases are in Central Zone. Four are related to travel outside of
Atlantic Canada. Nine are close contacts of previously reported cases, two of which were identified on Tuesday at Dartmouth South Academy and Auburn Drive High. Six are under investigation, including one identified Tuesday at Mount Edward Elementary.
Three cases are in Northern Zone. One is connected to travel outside of Canada. The other two are under investigation. Three cases are in Eastern Zone, all related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada.
Department officials say one of the cases under investigation in Central Zone is a staff member at Ocean View Continuing Care Centre, a long term care facility in Eastern Passage. As a precaution, residents are being isolated and care for in their in their rooms.
Another case under investigation in Central Zone is connected to Joseph Giles Elementary School in Dartmouth. The school will remain closed to students until Tuesday, April 27th.
Premier Iain Rankin says he’s concerned about the rising number of cases. He adds we are seeing the early signs of community spread and Nova Scotians must follow all public health protocols to get back on track especially in the greater Halifax area.
The number of active cases of the virus now stands at 79; three people are in hospital.
Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 4,562 Nova Scotia tests on Tuesday.