Nova Scotia reported 581 new cases of COVID-19 Monday and said there is a small outbreak in a Halifax hospital. Of the new cases, 420 are in the central zone, 62 cases are in the eastern zone, 42 cases are in the northern zone and 57 cases are in the western zone. "This is really, really important and we need to really think about our elders and and all those who are immunocompromised and children who cannot get vaccinated," he said. Other First Nations have also reported positive cases in their communities. Earlier in December, Paqtnkek First Nation near Antigonish was largely shut down as a precautionary measure after three band members tested positive.

Source: CBC News December 28, 2021 13:23 UTC