Nova Scotia Reports Additional School-based Case of COVID-19

Nova Scotia has identified a case of COVID-19 today, Dec. 6, at Berwick and District School in Western Zone.

The school will remain closed to students until Thursday, Dec. 10. A deep cleaning will take place and students will learn from home during the closure. Students and staff will receive an update Wednesday.

As with any positive case, public health will be in touch with any close contacts of this case and advise of next steps. Everyone who is a close contact will be notified, tested and asked to self-isolate for 14 days.