Today, July 18, Nova Scotia is reporting three new cases of COVID-19 and no recoveries.

The cases are in Central Zone. Two are close contacts of previously reported cases and one is under investigation.

All four health zones continue to be closely monitored for community spread.

As of today, Nova Scotia has 8 active cases of COVID-19. Of those, two people are in hospital COVID-19 units, including one in ICU.

On July 17, Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 2732 tests.

Since April 1, there have been 4,131 positive COVID-19 cases and 26 deaths. Cases range in age from under 10 to over 90. There are 4,097 resolved cases. Cumulative cases may change as data is updated in Panorama.

Source: Release #notw