For the first time in three days, Nova Scotia has not experienced a coronavirus-related death. However, the province announced on Friday that it has detected 23 additional cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus.
The new findings bring the provincial total to 850 cases. The death toll in Nova Scotia as a result of COVID-19 remains at 16.
As of Friday, the province says there are 10 licensed long-term care homes and unlicensed seniors facilities in Nova Scotia with cases of COVID-19.
Long-term care facilities account for a significant number of coronavirus cases in Nova Scotia, with the province confirming that 189 residents and 82 staff at the 10 facilities have tested positive.