The Nova Scotia government says there have been 421 COVID-19 deaths in the province since the pandemic began, but an infectious disease researcher says that number is likely understated by at least 200. She said it's important to note that underreporting of COVID-19 deaths is "the norm" worldwide, even in high-income countries. Roughly three-quarters of the official COVID-19 deaths in Nova Scotia have happened since December. "There are many more deaths that are still going to come in from Nova Scotia because Nova Scotia just hasn't reported [that data]," said Moriarty. How Nova Scotia classifies COVID-19 deathsIn Nova Scotia, deaths attributed to COVID-19 capture both people who died from infection with the coronavirus or when COVID was believed to be a contributing factor.

Source: CBC News June 12, 2022 15:01 UTC