Nova Scotia is reporting its 63rd death related to COVID-19.
A man in his 60s with underlying health conditions died several weeks ago in the Central Zone, the province's Health Department said in a news release Monday.
His death was under investigation and has since been determined that coronavirus was a factor. He was not a resident of a long-term care home.
"My thoughts are with this individual's family and loved ones who are grieving these last few days and weeks," Premier Stephen McNeil said. "This virus has taken a lot from us, but we will stay vigilant in our fight to protect Nova Scotians as we work to reopen our province."
Also Monday, Nova Scotia is reporting there are zero active cases in the province for the first time since the pandemic was declared in March.
No new cases of the virus were reported after 355 tests were completed at the QEII Health Sciences Centre's microbiology lab on Sunday.
The province is reminding people if they experience one of the following symptoms, to visit 811.novascotia.ca to determine if they should call 811 for further assessment:
- 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
Anyone who travels outside of Nova Scotia must self-isolate for 14 days when they return.
To date, Nova Scotia has had 51,242 negative test results, 1,061 positive cases and 63 deaths. One person currently remains in the ICU, but their COVID-19 cases is considered resolved.