The province reports 11 new cases of COVID-19; 2 students from Dalhousie University test positive

1,164 tests were completed in Nova Scotia laboratories on Saturday.

A press release from the province said the number does not include a potential case that was detected during the pilot COVID-19 rapid screening program for bar staff and patrons on Grafton Street in Halifax on Saturday night.

17 new COVID-19 exposure warnings were issued Sunday evening, including grocery stores, cafes, bars and gyms.

Active exhibition sites in the greater Halifax area are listed here.

44 known cases

The new cases bring the province’s total assets to 44 known cases.

Two students from Dalhousie University tested positive for the virus.

Students live off the Halifax campus and are isolating themselves, according to a university release on Sunday.

“The students are studying virtually and are not associated with our community of residence,” the statement said.

The statement states that Nova Scotia Public Health has not discovered any campus where there may have been exposure.

The university reminded its students that the Halifax area is seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases, which has been driven by socialization, especially between the ages of 18-35.

The release also reminded students that large gatherings and parties put people at risk.

“Our student community is at the greatest risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19 right now,” he said.

Premier Stephen McNeil announced that residents in the Halifax Regional Municipality will be limited to five people who will gather in a close social group with no physical estrangement starting Monday. Ten people could get together without physically distancing themselves before Friday’s announcement.

Bubble numbers

The latest numbers of the Atlantic bubble are:

• New Brunswick reported six new cases on Sunday for 77 active cases. Saturday recorded 23 new cases in a single day. Public Health in New Brunswick is asking anyone who has returned from Halifax to NB to self-check for symptoms of COVID-19 for 14 days following the community spread to Halifax.
• Newfoundland and Labrador reported three new cases on Sunday, and the province now has 21 active cases. Public health is providing new guidance to residents in light of the COVID-19 case related to Friday’s trip from someone who had been to Nova Scotia. If traveling to Nova Scotia is “essential,” Newfoundland travelers must follow all public health guidelines, limit their close contacts to as few as possible, and avoid large gatherings and crowded public places. When returning to Newfoundland and Labrador from Nova Scotia, people should self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 for the first 14 days and during that time they should not attend any meetings, avoid crowded public places, and wear a mask when in contact. with anyone outside their family bubble.
• The IEP last reported a new case on 11 November. The province has an active case.

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 who has two or more of the following symptoms is also encouraged to visit the website or call 811:

• Burning throat.
• Headache.
• Shortness of breath.
• Rhinorrhea.