The number of COVID-19 cases in Nova Scotia rose to 549 on Wednesday, after 32 new positive tests were announced. During a press briefing on Wednesday, Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's chief medical officer, said Nova Scotia is "one of the leading provinces in terms of our ability to have a high throughout of testing for our citizens." The Nova Scotia Health Authority announced potential COVID-19 exposures at several locations throughout the Halifax region, including:The Atlantic Superstore at 8 Braemar Drive in Dartmouth on April 9-11. Support for long-term care workersPremier Stephen McNeil thanked people who work at long-term care facilities in Nova Scotia. The Nova Scotia Health Authority's COVID-19 map for Wednesday, April 15, 2020.

Source: CBC News April 15, 2020 16:58 UTC