COVID-19 briefing Wednesday as the province attempts to get outbreaks of the virus under control in the Northern and Western Zones.The briefing comes on the heels of three deaths from the virus this week, which have been linked to ongoing transmission in those health zones as a result of a faith-based gathering in late October.The event is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.
and will be live streamed here. COVID-19: N.S. reports 40 new cases; spike attributed to faith group gatherings Since the faith-based gathering, COVID-19 has spread to other faith-based gatherings, workplaces and East Cumberland Lodge, a long-term care home in Pugwash.As of Tuesday, a total of 29 residents and 10 staff members at the home have tested positive for the.