Three new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Nova Scotia on Sunday.
One case was identified in each of the central, eastern and northern zones.
The central zone case is a close contact of a previous case, the eastern zone case is related to travel outside Atlantic Canada and the northern zone case is related to travel outside the region.
As of Sunday, Nova Scotia has 38 active cases of COVID-19.
Sunday night, Public Health reported three new potential exposures that happened in Dartmouth on Wed., Feb. 24.
Those occurred at Costco in Dartmouth Crossing between 11:30 am and 1:15 p.m., the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation on Tacoma Drive between 12:30 p.m. and 1:40 p.m., at the Sobeys on Tacoma Drive between 12:45 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Anyone exposed to the virus at these locations may develop symptoms up to and including March 10.
Public Health said anyone who worked at or visited those locations at those times should immediately visit the online self assessment site to book a COVID-19 test, regardless of whether or not they have any symptoms of the virus. They can also call 811 if they don't have online access or have other symptoms that are causing them concern.
Nova Scotia Health Authority's labs completed a record 4,839 Nova Scotia tests on Saturday, compared to the previous high of 4,125, completed on Nov. 30.
"I want to thank the Nova Scotians who have responded in great numbers to get tested, setting a one-day record at the lab," Premier Iain Rankin said in a release.
."Let's continue to make proactive testing a top priority. No matter whether you live in Halifax or elsewhere in the province, I encourage you, even if you don't have symptoms, to book an appointment at one of the primary assessment centres or drop into a pop-up testing site.”
Last Saturday, Feb. 20, the lab completed 1,698 tests.
Including Sunday's report, the average number of tests per day for the last seven days is 2,808
In addition, the number of people getting a pop-up test on both Friday and Saturday was four times higher than the average daily total.
Since Oct. 1, Nova Scotia has completed 211,008 tests. There have been 552 positive COVID-19 cases and no deaths. Two people are currently in hospital, in ICU. Cases range in age from under 10 to over 70. There are 514 resolved cases. Cumulative cases may change as data is updated in Panorama.
"While the case numbers are low today, we must remain vigilant and keep following the restrictions to ensure our communities stay safe," Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health, said in the release.
"Follow all the public health measures and make testing part of your regular COVID-19 prevention measures,” Strang said. “And if you have flu or cold symptoms, it is especially important you get tested for COVID-19."
Nova Scotians are strongly encouraged to seek asymptomatic COVID-19 testing, particularly if they have a large number of close contacts due to their work or social activities.
Appointments can be booked here by choosing the asymptomatic option.
Rapid testing pop-up sites continue to be set up around the province as well.
Appointments can be booked here.