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Oct. 19 update: No new COVID-19 cases reported in Nova Scotia

Medical laboratory technologist Kendra MacDonald prepares COVID-19 patient samples at the QEII Health Sciences Centre’s microbiology lab in Halifax.
Nova Scotia Health Authority's labs completed 461 Nova Scotia tests on Sunday. - Communications Nova Scotia

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There are still six active COVID-19 cases in Nova Scotia but the province reported no new cases Monday.

Nova Scotia identified four new cases over the weekend, all of which were related to travel outside Atlantic Canada.

The health authority also issued COVID-19 potential exposure advisories for travellers who were onboard three flights from Toronto to Halifax. 

All six active cases are in Nova Scotia Health’s central zone, which includes the Halifax area, Eastern Shore and West Hants.

On Sunday, Nova Scotia Health Authority's labs completed 461 Nova Scotia tests. To date, Nova Scotia has 105,189 negative test results, 1,097 positive COVID-19 cases and 65 deaths. No one is in hospital in relation to the disease.

Numbers from the Atlantic bubble

New Brunswick reported five new cases and one death on Sunday. There are 104 cases in the province.

Newfoundland and Labrador has 11 active cases as of Sunday. The province reported no new cases that day. 

Prince Edward Island reported no new cases Sunday. The province has two active cases.

COVID-19 symptoms

Anyone who is currently experiencing or has experienced within the last 48 hours one of the following symptoms should visit https://covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca  for a self-assessment:

  • new or worsening cough
  • fever (i.e. chills or sweats)

People should also visit the website if they are experiencing two or more of the following symptoms (new or worsening):

  • sore throat
  • runny nose or nasal congestion
  • headache
  • shortness of breath

People can also call 811 if they can't access the website or if they wish to speak to a nurse. Anyone experiencing symptoms should self-isolate until they receive advice from Public Health on what to do next.

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