SYDNEY - Seven new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Nova Scotia over the weekend.
Three were reported on Sunday and included one case in Central Zone that is a close contact of a previous case, a case in Eastern Zone that is related to travel outside Atlantic Canada and a case in Northern Zone also related to travel outside Atlantic Canada.
All three people are self-isolating, as required.
On Saturday, four cases were reported with three cases in the central zone that were close contacts of previously reported cases and one case in the eastern zone related to travel outside Atlantic Canada. All four people are self-isolating.
As of Feb. 28, Nova Scotia has 38 active cases of COVID-19.
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. Including today's report, the average for the last seven days is 2,808 tests per day.
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.
"I want to thank the Nova Scotians who have responded in great numbers to get tested, setting a one-day record at the lab," said Premier Iain Rankin. "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.
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.
"While the case numbers are low today, we must remain vigilant and keep following the restrictions to ensure our communities stay safe," said Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health. "Follow all the public health measures and make testing part of your regular COVID-19 prevention measures. And if you have flu or cold symptoms, it is especially important you get tested for COVID-19."
