No new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Nova Scotia. Active person

Halifax-Nova Scotia has not reported a new case of COVID-19 on Saturday. The previous case has recovered and only one active case has been identified in the state.

This is the fifth consecutive day that the state has not reported any new cases identified in the state. The last new incident in the state Specific on monday Central zone.

But on Friday the state government said the health authorities Investigation and management of COVID-19 cases In Nova Scotia confirmed in another state.

This person was tested positive in another state and is not included in the total number of COVID-19 positives in Nova Scotia.

The state government told CTV News that the person had an exception to Nova Scotia’s work self-isolation order.

They completed the COVID-19 test in another state, but received the results only after arriving in Nova Scotia.

The state did not reveal where people were tested or what they were doing for work.

Health authorities are currently tracking contacts.

951 test

The Nova Scotia Health Department lab completed the 951 Nova Scotia test on Friday.

To date, Nova Scotia has 82,755 negative test results.

Although 1,086 cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Nova Scotia, 1,020 cases are considered resolved, 65 people have died, and one active case remains in the state.

As a result of COVID-19, no one is currently hospitalized.

Cases confirmed in the state are between the ages of 10 and 90 and over.

61% of cases are female and 39% are male.

There are cases identified throughout the state, but most have been identified in the central zone, including the Halifax municipality.

According to the state government, the cumulative number of cases per zone may change as data is updated in the state’s electronic information system, Panorama.

The numbers reflect where people live, not where the samples were collected.

• Western zone: 55 cases

• Central zone: 910 cases

• Northern region: 67 cases

• Eastern region: 54 cases

Risk of exposure on flights from Calgary

The Nova Scotia Public Health Service advises on potential exposure to COVID-19 on WestJet flights from Calgary to Halifax on September 7.

Flight WS 232 departed Calgary at 9:30 am and arrived in Halifax at 5:14 pm that day.

“Passengers in rows 4-10 are likely to be in close contact with seats D, E and F. Passengers in these seats are asked to call 811 for advice.” Nova Scotia Health said in a news release. “Public health is also in direct contact with others who are known to be close contacts of those who have been identified as having COVID-19.”

According to public health, anyone exposed to the virus on this flight can develop symptoms after up to 14 days. Those who are on this flight but not in line and seat should self-monitor their symptoms.

Rotating workers outside the region

The state also announced on Friday that when it returned to Nova Scotia, it would ease some self-separation requirements for out-of-state rotation workers.

Rotation workers are considered to be people, such as Alberta oil workers, who have a schedule of alternating life in Nova Scotia and work outside the state.

The changes apply only to rotation workers who are resident in Nova Scotia but travel to another Canadian province or territory for a business trip.

Symptom update list

Last week, the state reduced the number of COVID-19 symptoms screened by health authorities.

The state government said the updated list of symptoms reflects Nova Scotia’s current epidemiology.

Those who experience a new or worsening fever or cough, or two or more new or worsening symptoms, should take an online test to determine if they need to call 811 for a detailed evaluation. recommend to.

• sore throat

• headache

• Dyspnea

• Runny nose

Self-isolation

Anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 should be self-quarantined at home for 14 days away from the public.

If you are traveling to Nova Scotia from outside the Atlantic region, you must self-isolate for 14 days and fill out a self-assessment form before coming to the state.

However, the state has relaxed some requirements for self-separation for rotation workers outside the region.

Residents of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, New Foundland, and Labrador do not need to be self-isolated when traveling to Nova Scotia, but must be prepared to provide evidence of their place of residence at the state border. There is.

Visitors from outside the Atlantic region have had 14 days of self-isolation in another Atlantic state and can travel to Nova Scotia without having to self-isolate again.

The state of emergency, first declared on 22 March, was extended to 20 September.