N.S. reports 24 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday

Nova Scotia reported 24 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the active caseload to 187.

All but one of the new cases are in the central health zone, and the other is in the western zone.

There are now 16 people in hospital with the virus, including two in intensive care.

As of Wednesday, 76.4 per cent of Nova Scotianswerefully vaccinated.

Labs processed 2,034 tests on Tuesday.

Five schools in the province were notified of an exposure on Tuesday. A list of exposures at schools is maintained by the province here.

Atlantic Canada COVID-19 case numbers

• New Brunswickreported 82new cases on Wednesday.The province has1,074 active cases and27people in intensive care.
• Newfoundland and Labradorreported four new cases Wednesday.The province has 62active casesand 10people are in hospital.
• Prince Edward Islandreported three new cases on Mondayfor seven active cases.