Two new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Nova Scotia on Sunday.
Both cases are in the central health zone with one related to travel outside Atlantic Canada. That person is self-isolating as required.
The provincial Health Department said the other case is a close contact of a previously reported case.
“Seeing a low number of cases today is encouraging," Premier Iain Rankin said in a news release. "I want to thank everyone for doing their part to remain vigilant.
“Let's keep up our efforts and continue to follow the public health measures - wear a mask, wash your hands, keep physical distance, stay home if you are feeling unwell, self-isolate when required and get tested regularly.
Nova Scotia now has 29 active cases of COVID-19. There are two people in hospital, with one in intensive care.
On Saturday, Nova Scotia Health Authority labs completed 3,685 tests, bringing the total since Oct. 1 to 247,189 tests. There have been 570 COVID-19 cases and no deaths since that date.
“We know how easily COVID-19 can spread if we let our guard down,” said Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health. “It is up to all of us to follow the public health protocols to make sure we limit the spread of the virus.”
Testing encouraged
Nova Scotians are strongly encouraged to be tested for COVID-19, particularly if they have a large number of close contacts due to their work or social activities.
Appointments can be booked at covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca, by choosing the asymptomatic option.
More information on testing can be found at www.nshealth.ca/coronavirustesting.
Book an online test on the self-assessment website if in the past 48 hours you have had or you are currently experiencing:
- fever (i.e. chills/sweats) or cough (new or worsening)
Or two or more of the following symptoms (new or worsening):
- sore throat
- runny nose/nasal congestion
- headache
- shortness of breath/difficulty breathing
Call 811 if you cannot access the online self-assessment or wish to speak with a nurse about your symptoms.
Nova Scotians can find accurate, up-to-date information, handwashing posters and fact sheets at novascotia.ca/coronavirus.
Businesses and other organizations can find information to help them safely reopen and operate at novascotia.ca/reopening-nova-scotia.
