As of today, Feb. 7, Nova Scotia has eight active cases of COVID-19. One new case is being reported today.
The case is in Central Zone and is related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada. The person is self-isolating, as required.
“It’s always a good day when we see a low number of new cases,” said Premier Stephen McNeil. “I know many people will be getting together tonight to watch the Super Bowl. Let’s remember to keep our huddles small and follow all the other public health measures.”
Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 876 Nova Scotia tests on Feb. 6.
Since Oct. 1, Nova Scotia has completed 169,984 tests. There have been 496 positive COVID-19 cases and no deaths. One person is currently in hospital, in ICU. Cases range in age from under 10 to over 70. Four hundred and eighty-eight cases are now resolved. Cumulative cases may change as data is updated in Panorama.
“While it’s fantastic to see Nova Scotia continues to have low new cases of COVID-19, there are many ways we can play an active role in keeping our communities safe,” said Dr. Robert Strang, chief medical officer of health. “Remember to always follow the public health measures, keep your social contacts low and consider making COVID-19 testing part of your personal protocol.”
Nova Scotians are strongly encouraged to seek asymptomatic COVID-19 testing, particularly if they have had several social interactions, even within their own social circles. Appointments can be booked at https://covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/, by choosing the asymptomatic option. Rapid testing pop-up sites continue to be set up around the province as well. More information on testing can be found at https://www.nshealth.ca/coronavirustesting. Visit https://covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/ to do a self-assessment if in the past 48 hours you have had or you are currently experiencing:
- fever (i.e. chills/sweats) or cough (new or worsening)
Or: Two or more of the following symptoms (new or worsening):
- sore throat
- runny nose/nasal congestion
- headache
- shortness of breath/difficulty breathing
Call 811 if you cannot access the online self-assessment or wish to speak with a nurse about your symptoms.
When a new case of COVID-19 is confirmed, the person is directed to self-isolate at home, away from the public, for 14 days. Public health works to identify and test people who may have come in close contact with that person.
Anyone who has travelled from anywhere except Prince Edward Island or Newfoundland and Labrador must self-isolate for 14 days. As always, anyone who develops symptoms of acute respiratory illness should limit their contact with others until they feel better.
It remains important for Nova Scotians to strictly adhere to the public health order and directives – practise good hand washing and other hygiene steps, maintain a physical distance when and where required. Wearing a non-medical mask is mandatory in most indoor public places.
Nova Scotians can find accurate, up-to-date information, handwashing posters and fact sheets at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus .
Businesses and other organizations can find information to help them safely reopen and operate at https://novascotia.ca/reopening-nova-scotia .
Quick Facts:
- additional information on COVID-19 case data, testing and vaccines is available at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data/
- a state of emergency was declared under the Emergency Management Act on March 22, 2020 and extended to Feb. 21, 2021
- online booking for COVID-19 testing appointments is available at https://covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/
Additional Resources:
Government of Canada: https://canada.ca/coronavirus
Source: Release #notw