There are two more deaths connected to the novel coronavirus at Northwood Manor in Halifax. “On behalf of all Nova Scotians, I extend my deepest condolences to the families of these two individuals,” Premier Stephen McNeil said in a statement. “I want to assure everyone, but particularly those who live and work at Northwood, that the health-care system has mobilized to help you through this.” There have now been five deaths connected to COVID-19 at the long-term care facility and nine in Nova Scotia.
The three previous deaths at Northwood occurred on Friday. There are at least 115 positive cases of COVID-19 at the Northwood long-term care home.