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Nova Scotia is reporting 14 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, bringing the province’s total active cases to 114.
Twelve of the new cases are in the central health zone, with one case each in the northern and western zones.
On Wednesday, the Nova Scotia Health Authority labs completed 2,253 tests.
Another 856 tests were administered Wednesday in a rapid test pop-up in downtown Halifax with five positive results. Those people were referred for self-isolation and sent for a standard test.
New restrictions in effect
New restrictions went into effect Thursday in most of Halifax Regional Municipality and parts of Hants County.
The restrictions include the interruption of food service at bars and restaurants and the closure of gyms, libraries, museums and casinos for at least the next two weeks. Masks are also mandatory in common areas of multi-unit homes such as apartments and condominiums.
A list of what is open and closed in the Halifax region can be found here.
Throughout the province, visits to long-term care facilities are no longer permitted unless the person is a designated volunteer or caregiver.
COVID cases in the Atlantic provinces
The latest numbers from the Atlantic provinces are:
Symptoms
Anyone with any of the following symptoms should visit the COVID-19 self-report website or call 811:
- Temperature.
- Cough or worsening of a previous cough.
Anyone with two or more of the following symptoms is also encouraged to visit the website or call 811:
- Burning throat.
- Headache.
- Shortness of breath.
- Rhinorrhea.
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