Nova Scotia reports 34 new cases of COVID-19 Friday, active cases rise to 169

Health officials in Nova Scotia are reporting 34 new cases of COVID-19 and 12 recoveries on Friday, as the number of active cases in the province rises to 169.

Thirty-two new cases were identified in the province's Central zone. Of those, 12 cases are close contacts of previously reported cases, one is related to travel and 19 are under investigation.

Health officials say there are signs of community spread among people in the Central zone aged 20 to 40 who are unvaccinated and participating in social activities.

One new case was identified in the province's Northern zone, involving a close contact of a previously reported case.

One new case was identified in the province's Western zone, and is under investigation.