Four new cases reported

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia is reporting four new COVID19 cases on Thursday.

Two of the cases are in the central health zone, which includes the Halifax area, Eastern Shore and West Hants. They are close contacts of previously reported cases.

One of the cases is in the eastern health zone, which includes Cape Breton, Guysborough and Antigonish areas. It’s also a close contact of a previously reported case.

The fourth case is in the northern health zone, which includes Colchester-East Hants, Cumberland and Pictou areas.

The case is related to travel outside Atlantic Canada.

Premier Stephen McNeil said in a news release that Nova Scotia is “closely monitoring” the increase in cases in neighbouring New Brunswick. Over the past two days, New Brunswick has seen consecutive record-breaking jumps in cases. The province reported 27 new cases on Tuesday, and 31 cases on Wednesday.

“The situation there is a reminder of how quickly the virus can spread, and also reminds us of the importance of following all the public health protocols,” said McNeil.

Nova Scotia has 28 known active cases as of Wednesday, with no one in hospital.

“As we continue to see new

COVID-19 cases every day, it is apparent that the virus is still in our communities,” said Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health, in the news release.

“We must remain vigilant and do our part by continuing to follow public health guidelines and orders.”

Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 1,467 Nova Scotia tests on Wednesday.

Since Oct. 1, Nova Scotia has completed 122,652 COVID-19 tests. There have been 435 positive COVID-19 cases and no deaths.