N.S. reports 1 death, 41 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday
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The Nova Scotia government reported one death related to COVID-19 and 41 new cases on Thursday.
A woman in her 80s in the central health zone died of COVID-19, a news release said.
"My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and loved ones of the woman who has passed," said Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health, in the release.
"The vaccine can help prevent serious illness, hospitalization and death. I urge Nova Scotians to get both doses and keep doing all you can to protect each other."
Of the 41 new cases, 29 are in the central health zone. Nine are close contacts of previously reported cases and two are related to travel. There are 18 cases whose cause has not been determined and are under investigation.
The province said there are signs of community spread among those aged 20 to 40 in the central health zone who are unvaccinated and participating in social activities. Several bars in downtown Halifax have been listed as potential exposure sites over the past two weeks.
Seven cases are in northern zone, with six being close contacts of previously reported cases. One is under investigation.
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