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As of December 1, Nova Scotia has 142 active cases of COVID-19
PRESS RELEASE
COVID-19 / HEALTH / WELLNESS
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As of December 1, Nova Scotia has 142 active cases of COVID-19. Ten new cases were identified on Monday 30 November.
All new cases are in the central area.
Nova Scotia Health Authority labs completed 4,138 tests in Nova Scotia on November 30.
Yesterday, 275 tests were administered at the Halifax quick test pop-up site and 585 tests administered at the Wolfville quick test pop-up site. No positive test results were identified at either site.
As of October 1, Nova Scotia has completed 66,263 tests. There were 226 positive cases for COVID-19 and no deaths. No one is currently in the hospital. Cases range in age from under 10 to over 70. Eighty-four cases are now resolved. Cumulative cases may change when data is updated in Panorama.
Visit https: // covid-self-assessment.
– fever (i.e. chills / sweating) or cough (new or worsening)
OR:
Two or more of the following symptoms (new or worsening):
— burning throat
– runny nose / nasal congestion
— headache
— shortness of breath
Call 811 if you can’t access the online self-assessment or want to speak to a nurse about your symptoms.
When a new case of COVID-19 is confirmed, public health works to identify and test people who may have come into close contact with that person. Individuals who have been confirmed are asked to isolate themselves at home, away from the public, for 14 days.
Anyone who has traveled outside Atlantic Canada must isolate themselves for 14 days. As always, any Scottish mole who develops symptoms of acute respiratory disease should limit contact with others until they feel better.
It remains important for New Scots to strictly adhere to public health order and directives: practice good hand washing and other hygiene measures, keep a physical distance when and where required. Wearing a non-medical mask is mandatory in most indoor public places.
The rules regarding interprovincial travel to Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador have changed. Premieres of all four Atlantic provinces warn against non-essential travel to neighboring provinces. Currently, all non-essential travel to Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador requires 14 days of self-isolation. All public health directives of each province must be followed. Under the order of the Nova Scotia Health Protection Act, visitors from outside Atlantic Canada are required to self-isolate for 14 days unless they have completed their isolation in another Atlantic province.
Nova Scotians can find accurate and up-to-date information, hand washing posters and fact sheets at https://novascotia.ca/coronavi
Businesses and other organizations can find information to help them safely reopen at https://novascotia.ca/reopenin
The facts in brief:
– a state of emergency was declared under the Emergency Management Act on 22 March and extended until 13 December
– Online booking for COVID-19 test appointments is available for Nova Scotians who receive a test at all primary assessment centers or at the IWK Halifax Health Center
– Ongoing voluntary tests have been introduced to monitor, reduce and prevent the spread of COVID-19 in long-term care. Volunteers, designated health workers and employees providing direct care to residents will be tested every two weeks. Ongoing testing will begin at three long-term care locations: Northwood, Ocean View and St. Vincent’s and will roll out to six more facilities over the next two weeks
Additional Resources:
Government of Canada: https://canada.ca/coronavirus
Canadian Government Information Line 1-833-784-4397 (toll free)
The Mental Health Provincial Crisis Line is available 24/7 to anyone suffering from a mental health or addiction crisis, or someone who is concerned about it, by calling 1-888-429-8167 (toll free)
Kids Help Phone is available 24/7 by calling 1-800-668-6868 (toll free)
For 24/7 assistance or information on domestic violence, please call 1-855-225-0220 (toll free)
For more information on COVID-19 testing and online booking, visit https://novascotia.ca/coronavi
The COVID-19 self-assessment is at https: // covid-self-assessment.
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