As of today, August 2, Nova Scotia has four active cases of COVID-19. Two new cases were identified on Saturday, August 1. 

The new cases are in the Central Zone and related to travel outside Canada. The individuals have been in self-isolation, as required. One case is connected to the two reported last week. 

The QEII Health Sciences Centre’s microbiology lab completed 334 Nova Scotia tests on August 1 and is operating 24-hours.

To date, Nova Scotia has 64,184 negative test results, 1,071 positive COVID-19 cases and 64 deaths. There are currently no people in hospital as a result of COVID-19. Cases range in age from under 10 to over 90. One thousand and three cases are now resolved. Cases have been identified in all parts of the province. Cumulative cases by zone may change as data is updated in Panorama.