9 new cases of COVID-19 announced in Nova Scotia today (Wednesday, August 18) /thread
All 9 of the new cases are in Nova Scotia Health's Central Zone. Details when I get them.
2,974 doses of vaccine were administered yesterday.
As of end of day yesterday, 77.1% of the entire population (including young children) have received at least 1 dose of vaccine, and 68.5% have received 2 doses. I'll have percentages for eligible population downthread. 
Of the 9 new cases, 4 are people 19 years old or younger, 3 are aged 20-39, and 2 are aged 40-59
Noting: some weeks ago I asked Dr. Strang if they could split the 19-and-under demographic between those 11 and under (who are entirely unvaccinated) and those 12-19 (who are highly vaccinated); he said he'd bring that suggestion back to his people. I've heard nothing since.
There are now 25 known active cases in the province. 1 person remains in hospital with the disease, and that person is in ICU.
Of the 9 new cases, 6 are related to travel, 2 are close contacts of previously reported cases, and 1 is under investigation.
The vaccination status of new cases is published on Fridays.
Of the 2,974 doses administered yesterday, 2,434 were second doses.
In terms of those eligible to be vaccinated (12 years old and older), 87.4% have received at least 1 dose, and 77.6% have received 2 doses.
I'll have more later. It's kinda weird moving directly from reporting on homeless encampment evictions to covid numbers, but so it goes.
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