Ten more Nova Scotians died this week as the COVID pandemic continues its quiet onslaught.

Nine more Nova Scotians have died while 41 others were sent to hospital as a result of COVID-19.

While COVID numbers have been rampant recently, today’s weekly update suggests the impact of the virus may have levelled off.

The province’s chief medical officer admits that COVID infections are rising along with adding a strain on hospitals.

This week's COVID-19 epidemiology report reflects continued virus activity and community spread. The number of new hospital admissions remains high. 

Nova Scotia's Chief Medical Officer of Health, referring to the weekly COVID stats reported today, says, “It's encouraging to see a continued downward trend, but this week's data report serves as an important reminder of just how much virus is still circulating out there.”

Nova Scotia will move to phase two of the latest COVID re-opening plan on Monday. You will see further easing of the COVID-19 restrictions along with a new approach to testing, and case and contact management.

They say the Omicron variant of COVID is easy to catch and a little milder than its earlier editions, but Nova Scotia Health reported four more deaths today along with fifteen new admissions to hospital.

Nova Scotia was hit with another 1,020 new cases of COVID yesterday, a mirror image of the day before.

Nova Scotia came out of the New Year’s weekend with 22 hundred new cases of COVID-19, not counting the quick take-home tests, and a new approach to vaccines.

COVID numbers, released yesterday, were a cold reminder in the midst of New Year celebrations.

COVID numbers have shattered the celebration of the new year. 

About fifty people lined up outside the Pugwash Fire Hall yesterday waiting for a COVID vaccination.

Nova Scotia students will enjoy a little longer Christmas break. Dr. Robert Strang and Education Minister Becky Durban announced the holiday break is extended by four days to January 10th.