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HALIFAX —
\n\tNova Scotia is reporting six new deaths from COVID-19, bringing the province’s total number of deaths to 22.<\/p>\n

\n\tFive of the six new deaths were at Halifax’s Northwood long-term care facility, where 16 of the province’s 22 deaths have occurred.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe other death was a man in his 80s who died in the western zone of the province. He was not a resident of a long-term care home.<\/p>\n

\n\t“Our province is experiencing a tremendous amount of pain right now. Our thoughts are with everyone who has lost a loved one from this virus,” said Premier Stephen McNeil. “We stand together to grieve those who have died and to support those who are in mourning.”<\/p>\n

\n\tMore cases at Northwood<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\tAs of Friday, 10 licensed long-term care homes and unlicensed seniors\u2019 facilities in the province had confirmed cases of COVID-19, involving 191 residents and 90 staff.<\/p>\n

\n\tMost of those cases are located at Halifax’s Northwood long-term care facility, which reports two residents and eight staff had tested positive on Friday.<\/p>\n

\n\tAs of Saturday Northwood is reporting 172 residents and 66 staff having tested positive, as well as 16 of the province’s 22 deaths.<\/p>\n

\n\tThree Northwood residents are considered recovered and have been moved to a Halifax hotel serving as an ‘off-site recovery unit’. Two more residents are expected to be transported to the unit tomorrow.<\/p>\n

\n\t“We are heartbroken to announce that five more residents have passed away due to complications with COVID-19. We extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the families and friends of those who lost loved ones. We have been in direct contact to extend our support and offer our help in any way possible.” said a\u00a0statement on the Northwood website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\n\t15 more cases<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\tThe province also reported 15 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday, bringing the province’s total to 865.<\/p>\n

\n\tNova Scotia says 412 cases in the province have recovered and are now considered resolved.<\/p>\n

\n\t“With the weekend upon us, I ask everyone to remain vigilant. Please stay home as much as possible, wash your hands and maintain physical distance,” said Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health. “Let’s be able to look back and know we did everything we could to stop this virus from hurting any more of our fellow Nova Scotians.”<\/p>\n

\n\tPremier McNeil and Dr. Strang are not expected to hold a news conference on Saturday, Sunday or Monday.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe QEII Health Sciences Centre\u2019s microbiology lab completed 965 tests on Friday. Nova Scotia has completed more COVID-19 tests per capita than any other province.<\/p>\n

\n\tTo date, Nova Scotia has 25,119 negative test results, and 22 deaths.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe confirmed cases range in range from 10 to over 90.<\/p>\n

\n\tEleven people are in hospital. Three patients are currently in intensive care units.<\/p>\n

\n\tWhile most cases in Nova Scotia have been connected to travel or a known case, community spread has been confirmed, which is why travel has been removed as a requirement for testing.<\/p>\n

\n\t22 COVID-19 related deaths<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\tThe six new deaths bring the provincial total to 22 COVID-19 related deaths, with 16 of those coming from Halifax’s Northwood long-term health facility. 20 out of 22 deaths have been residents of long-term care facilities.<\/p>\n

\n\tOn April 25, the province announced six new COVID-19 related deaths. Five of the six new deaths were at Halifax’s Northwood long-term care facility. The other death was a man in his 80s who died in the Western zone of the province. He was not a resident of a long-term care home.<\/p>\n

\n\tOn April 23, the province announced four COVID-19 related deaths<\/a>. Three occurred at Northwood, while the fourth was a resident of\u00a0Harbourstone Enhanced Care in Sydney, N.S.<\/p>\n

\n\tOn April 22, the province announced two COVID-19 related deaths<\/a>, both occurring at Northwood.<\/p>\n

\n\tOn April 21, the province announced one COVID-19 related death<\/a>, occurring at Northwood.<\/p>\n

\n\tOn April 19, the province announced two COVID-19 related deaths<\/a>, both occurring at Northwood.<\/p>\n

\n\tOn April 18, the province announced three COVID-19 related deaths<\/a>, all occurring at Northwood.<\/p>\n

\n\tOn April 17, the province announced one COVID-19 related death<\/a>, a woman in her 80s who died in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. It was later revealed that she was a resident of Harbourstone Enhanced Care in Sydney, N.S.<\/p>\n

\n\tOn April 13, the province announced one COVID-19 related death<\/a>, a man in his 80s who died at the Admiral Long Term Care Centre in Dartmouth, N.S.<\/p>\n

\n\tOn April 9, the province announced one COVID-19 related death<\/a>, a woman in her 90s who died in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on April 8.<\/p>\n

\n\tOn April 7, the province announced its first COVID-19 related death<\/a>, a woman in her 70s who died in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on April 6. It was later revealed that she was a resident at the Northside Community Guest Home in North Sydney, N.S.<\/p>\n

\n\tWhere are the cases located?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\tThere are confirmed COVID-19 cases across the province. More details are available in an online map, which breaks down the cases according to the Nova Scotia Health Authority\u2019s four zones.<\/p>\n

\n\t14 of the 15 new cases reported Saturday are located in the central zone, which contains the Halifax Regional Municipality. The other new case was in the Eastern zone.<\/p>\n