Twenty new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Nova Scotia, bringing the provincial total to 147. In a news release Tuesday, the province said “most” cases are connected to travel or a known case.
There are now four staff and two residents of long-term care facilities that have tested positive for COVID-19. “Appropriate infection prevention and control measures are in place for both residents and staff,” the province said.
The individuals affected range in age from under ten to over 80. Four individuals are currently in hospital and 10 have now recovered.
Cases have been identified in all parts of the province. To date, Nova Scotia has 5,763 negative test results. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus