Nova Scotia health officials say another seven deaths associated withCOVID-19were recorded in the latest weekly report.
This is a reduction from the 10 deaths reported last week.
According to epidemiological reports, all deaths were associated with individuals over the age of 70.
The number of newly identified cases has also decreased slightly. The state said 1,420 new PCR-confirmed cases were reported in the seven days to June 20, a decrease of 530 from last week.
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However, hospitalizations are increasing. There were 37 hospitalizations between June 13th and 20th — compared to 28 in the previous week.
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In a Thursday release, the state states that people over the age of 70 continue to be at greatest risk of serious consequences. I did. virus.
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"The risk of hospitalization for people over 70 is about 11 times higher, and the risk of death is compared to them. Read the release "Under 50, about 115 times higher."
"Of all age groups for which vaccines are available, unvaccinated people are at higher risk of serious illness than those who are vaccinated."
The state continues to encourage Novascosia citizens to obtain the latest information on the COVID-19 vaccine.
To date, 65.8% of adult residents have received at least one boost. Over 74,150 people received the second booster.
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