Nova Scotia reports no new COVID-19 cases for 5th consecutive day
In a news release Monday, the province said 401 tests were completed at the QEII Health Science Centre's microbiology lab on Sunday, and all were negative for the virus.
401 tests were completed on Sunday
Nova Scotia is reporting no new COVID-19 cases for the fifth straight day.
In a news release Monday, the province said 401 tests were completed at the QEII Health Science Centre's microbiology lab on Sunday, and all were negative for the virus.
The last new case was reported on July 8 when a truck driver who had travelled outside of Canada tested positive.
There are three known active cases in the province, all of which are related to travel. One person who previously tested positive for the virus remains in hospital, but their case is now considered resolved.
So far, there have been 1,066 positive COVID-19 tests and 63 deaths.
Symptoms list
People with one or more of the following COVID-19 symptoms are asked to visit 811's website.
- Fever (i.e. chills, sweats).
- Cough or worsening of a previous cough.
- Sore throat.
- Headache.
- Shortness of breath.
- Muscle aches.
- Sneezing.
- Nasal congestion/runny nose.
- Hoarse voice.
- Diarrhea.
- Unusual fatigue.
- Loss of sense of smell or taste.
- Red, purple or blueish lesions on the feet, toes or fingers without clear cause.
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