HALIFAX -- Health officials in Nova Scotia are reporting two new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday.

One of the cases is in the province's Central zone and is related to travel outside of Canada. The other case is in the Eastern zone and is related to travel outside Atlantic Canada.

Both individuals are self-isolating, as required.  

Five of the province's previously reported cases are now considered resolved, with the total number of active cases dropping to 42.


Also on Wednesday, public health confirmed 18 previously reported cases have been identified as the B.1.1.7 variant, first found in the United Kingdom. Public health says 'many' of those cases are now considered resolved. Ten of the variant cases were related to travel, seven were close contacts of previously reported cases, and the other case remains under investigation.

"The variant cases are a reminder of the importance of following all the public health protocols," said Premier Iain Rankin. "Thanks to the efforts of Nova Scotians, we have been able to contain the variant cases so far, but we know how easily it can spread if we let our guard down."

This brings the total number of cases of the B.1.1.7 variant in Nova Scotia to 41. There have also been 10 confirmed cases of the B. variant, first found in South Africa.

"While we're seeing more variant cases being identified in the province, it's important to understand that most of these cases are related to travel and they are strictly adhering to the public health measures," said Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health. "I want to thank Nova Scotians for their continued efforts in preventing the spread of COVID-19."


The Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 2,154 tests on Thursday. The province has completed 457,224  tests since the pandemic began.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, there have been 1,783 COVID-19 cases in Nova Scotia. Of those, 1,675 cases have recovered and 66 people have died due to the novel coronavirus.





  • Western Zone: 123 cases (8 active cases)
  • Central Zone: 1,424 cases (26 active cases)
  • Northern Zone: 135 cases (2 active case)
  • Eastern Zone: 101 cases (6 active cases)




As of Wednesday, 169,851 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered. Of those, 138,268 were first doses and 31,583 Nova Scotians have received their second dose.







Canada’s COVID-19 Alert app is available in Nova Scotia.




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