Nova Scotia’s health minister says the lack of knowledge about asymptomatic spread was in large part what made the coronavirus outbreak at Northwood Manor so significant.
Randy Delorey, who so far has remained tight-lipped about the outbreak that’s resulted in the deaths of 51 Nova Scotians, commented on the outbreak during Thursday’s virtual cabinet meeting.
He highlighted that asymptomatic spread was happening at the facility before public health recommendations showed it was a “notable risk.” “That’s not a facility gap,” Delorey said. “That was the fact that this is a new virus, rapidly spreading.” “Our public health system had to respond as more information about the nature of the virus and how it spread came forward.” Northwood’s