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N.S. reports 77 new cases of COVID-19 over past 2 days

There have been 77 new cases of COVID-19 discovered in Nova Scotia since the last update on Wednesday.

Latest figure includes new cases discovered since last update on Wednesday

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Dr. Lisa Barrett discusses Nova Scotia's proof of vaccination policy

3 years ago
Duration 7:40
Infectious disease expert Dr. Lisa Barrett says the province’s proof of vaccination policy, which comes into effect on Oct. 4, should help fight the fourth wave of Covid-19.

Nova Scotia reported 77 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, a figure that includes cases discovered since the last update on Wednesday.

Eleven people are now in hospital with COVID-19, including four in intensive care.

As of Friday's update, 75 per cent of Nova Scotians were fully vaccinated.

Labs processed 4,678 COVID-19 tests on Thursday and 4,625 on Wednesday.

Six schools in the province have been notified of an exposure since Wednesday's update. A list of school exposures is available online.

Atlantic Canada case numbers

  • New Brunswick reported one death and 85 new cases on Friday. The province has 677 active cases and 41 people hospitalized, including 15 in intensive care.
  • Newfoundland and Labrador reported two deaths and 41 new cases on Friday. The province has 180 active cases, and seven people are in hospital, including four in critical care.
  • Prince Edward Island reported three new cases on Friday. The province has 11 active cases.
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