N.S. Minister Kim Masland Tests Positive For Covid-19
HALIFAX–Nova Scotia’s Minister of Public Works, Kim Masland, has tested positive for Covid-19.
The Queens MLA released a statement on November 17 saying she learned of her positive test this morning and decided to inform the public shortly after.
Masland said she was tested on November 11 and received a negative result. She started to feel unwell on Sunday and was tested again on Monday. Her test results came back positive the morning of November 17.
She said she doesn’t know how she contracted the illness but will provide all of the information she can to public health and work with them to trace all of her contacts.
Masland is taking the news as an opportunity to show the importance of taking preventative measures against Covid-19.
“This shows how contagious this virus is and how important it is to be vaccinated and follow public health measures,” Masland said.
In her statement, Masland confirmed she is double-vaccinated and has been submitting for Covid-19 testing regularly.
Although Masland says she is feeling unwell, she credits the vaccine for keeping her symptoms mild and preventing her from becoming seriously ill.
Masland says she will continue to work with Public Health but asks for privacy whilst she recovers.
Evan Taylor is a reporter with CKBW in Bridgewater, a Huddle content partner.