No new COVID-19 cases in Nova Scotia on Thursday
There were 891 COVID tests completed on Wednesday
Nova Scotia is reporting no new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday.
There are 19 active cases in the province, down by one from Wednesday's update.
The Nova Scotia Health Authority completed 891 tests on Wednesday.
The three new cases announced this week are in the central zone, but the province says they are connected to earlier cases and not related to the Clayton Park cluster.
Nova Scotia Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at Atlantic Superstore (1075 Barrington St, Halifax) on Nov. 7 between 9 and 10 a.m. Anyone present at this location during the time named is asked to monitor for symptoms of COVID-19. <a href="https://t.co/iHfqlPZ1zF">https://t.co/iHfqlPZ1zF</a> <a href="https://t.co/Ul5QVcuYJo">pic.twitter.com/Ul5QVcuYJo</a>
—@HealthNSThe health authority also sent out a release Thursday afternoon, warning of a potential COVID-19 exposure at the Atlantic Superstore on Barrington Street in Halifax. It suggested that anyone who went to that grocery store between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Nov. 7 should be on the lookout for COVID-19 symptoms if they feel unwell.
Atlantic bubble
Overall, Nova Scotia has recorded 1,134 positive cases and 65 deaths related to the virus.
The latest numbers from around the Atlantic bubble are:
- New Brunswick reported one new case Thursday. It has 13 active cases. The province has announced that an outbreak at special-care home in Moncton is officially over
- Newfoundland and Labrador reported no new cases Thursday. It has seven active cases.
- P.E.I. reported one new case Wednesday. The province has four active cases.
Symptoms
Anyone with one of the following symptoms should visit the COVID-19 self-assessment website or call 811:
- Fever.
- Cough or worsening of a previous cough.
Anyone with two or more of the following symptoms is also asked to visit the website or call 811:
- Sore throat.
- Headache.
- Shortness of breath.
- Runny nose.