There are seven new cases of COVID-19 in the province. Provincial Health and Wellness
Department officials say three cases are related to travel outside the Atlantic region and are self-isolating. The other four are in Northern Zone and are close contacts of previously reported cases. There are now 40 active cases of the virus. No one is in hospital.
Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 1,795 Nova Scotia tests on Monday.
Premier Stephen McNeil reminded Nova Scotians to not let their guard down over the holidays. He says we can contain the virus by keeping gatherings small, wearing a mask and following all the public health protocols