Nova Scotia reports 98th COVID-19 related death, 25 new cases on Wednesday

Health officials in Nova Scotia are reporting the province's 98th COVID-19 related death, along with 25 new cases and 18 recoveries on Wednesday, as the active number of cases in the province rises to 254.

In a news release, N.S. Health says a woman in her 70s died in the Central zone.

The province also reported 25 new cases of COVID-19 and 18 recoveries on Wednesday, as the number of active cases rises to 254.

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

Public Health says it is closely monitoring all four health zones for community spread.