HALIFAX — The number of people recovering from COVID-19 in Nova Scotia hospitals held steady today.
As was the case on Saturday, there were a total of 287 people in hospital who were admitted for various reasons.
Health officials confirmed that 85 people were admitted due to COVID-19 and are receiving specialized care in a designated unit, including 11 in intensive care.
Another 83 people were admitted for another medical reason, or were admitted for COVID-19 but no longer require specialized care.
And another 119 people contracted COVID-19 after they were admitted to hospital.
There were 280 people in hospital with COVID-19 on Friday, and 269 on Thursday.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 23, 2022.
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