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

Nova Scotia reported 19 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the number of active cases to 127.

Fourteen of the new cases are in the central zone, with fivebeing close contacts of previously announced cases and nine under investigation.

The province has said there are signs of community spread among unvaccinated people aged 20 to 40 who are participating in social activities.

Two of the new cases are in the northern zone, and both are close contacts.

Two are in the eastern zone, and one of them is a close contact and the other is under investigation.

One new case is in the western zone and is under investigation.

Ten people are in hospital with the virus, none of them are in intensive care.

Labs in the province finished processing 4,182COVID-19 tests on Tuesday.

As of Wednesday, 73.8 per cent of Nova Scotiansare fully vaccinated.

Atlantic Canada case numbers

• New Brunswickreported 65new cases on Tuesday. The province has509 active cases and 24people hospitalized, including 15in intensive care.
• Prince Edward Islandreported three newCOVID-19 cases on Tuesday and 47 active cases.
• Newfoundland and Labradorreported 16new cases on Tuesday. The province has57 active cases.