Health
Nova Scotia Breaks Daliy Record
For Number Of COVID-19 Deaths
February 2nd COVID-19 Update (Source: Communications Nova Scotia )
(Source: File/graphic)
Since the beginning of the COVID-19, 153 residents of Nova Scotia have lost their life due to the virus. Since December 8th, 2021, when the Omicron wave commenced in the province, 42 deaths have been reported.
There are 92 people in hospital who were admitted due to COVID-19 and are receiving specialized care in a COVID-19 designated unit. This includes 13 people in ICU. There are also 119 people in the hospital that tested for COVID-19, but were admitted for another reason. The average length of COVID-19 hospitalization is 8 days and the average age is 66.
In a media release on Wednesday, Premier Tim Houston said, "I am devastated to learn that this virus has taken 6 more Nova Scotians. It's unthinkable and I feel for their families and loved ones. There are people who are more vulnerable to this virus even if they are vaccinated. Together we can help protect them by being vaccinated ourselves. I want to thank the many Nova Scotians who have gotten vaccinated and, to those who haven't, please let this be a good enough reason to take that step and get it done."
Dr. Robert Strang, Chief Medical Officer Of Health for the Province of Nova Scotia had this to say, "This is another extremely sad day and I send my sympathies to the loved ones of the 6 Nova Scotians who died. We must never forget that COVID-19 is all around us, and that is why it is so important to get vaccinated and follow the public health measures in place to prevent further illness and death from this virus."
DEVELOPING NEWS, MEDIA UPDATE, JUST IN:
On Thursday, Feb 3rd, the Province of Nova Scotia is reporting 10 new hospital admissions and 4 discharges. The Province is also reporting that 4 more Nova Scotians have died due to the COVID-19 virus. This makes 10 deaths in the last 2 days.
Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's Chief Medical Officer of Health said in a news release, "It is difficult to hear that 4 more families have suffered the loss of a loved one today. The Omicron variant continues to have devastating impacts on our most vulnerable Nova Scotians. The best thing you can do to protect yourself and others is to get vaccinated with your primary series and booster dose when you are eligible."
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston said, "This has been a tragic year so far. The hearts of all Nova Scotians are with the families and friends who are grieving the loss of loved ones. It is important that we work together as a province. Please get vaccinated and continue to follow the public health restrictions in place. By doing this, we can help prevent more Nova Scotians from having to experience such grief."
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