Nova Scotia is reporting no new cases for the first time in two weeks.
There are 19 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, according to the Department of Health and Wellness. One more case is considered resolved as of Thursday, bringing the total number of resolved cases in the province to 1,050.
On Monday, Dr. Robert Strang, the province's chief medical officer of health, said there was a cluster of cases in the Clayton Park area. At the time, nine out of 16 cases in the province were related to the cluster.
Despite several exposure advisories in Halifax, Bedford and Dartmouth related to the cluster, Strang said the public health investigation hasn't yet confirmed broad community spread.
Nova Scotia Health Authority's labs completed 891 Nova Scotia tests on Nov. 11.
To date, Nova Scotia has 119,799 negative test results, 1,134 positive COVID-19 cases and 65 deaths. No one is in hospital in relation to the virus.
Nova Scotia Public Health is advising people of a potential exposure to COVID-19 at the Atlantic Superstore on Barrington St in Halifax. Anyone present at the location on Nov. 7 between 9 and 10 a.m. should monitor for COVID-19 symtoms, which could develop up to and including Nov. 21.
There are 13 active cases in New Brunswick. The province reported one new case related to travel outside Atlantic Canada on Thursday.
Newfoundland and Labrador has seven active cases, with none reported on Thursday.
Prince Edward Island reported one new case on Thursday related to a rotational worker who travelled outside the Atlantic bubble. The province has four active cases.
COVID-19 symptoms
Anyone who is experiencing or has experienced within the last 48 hours one of the following symptoms should visit https://covid-self-assessment. novascotia.ca for a self-assessment:
- new or worsening cough
- ever (i.e. chills or sweats) People should also visit the website if they are experiencing two or more of the following symptoms (new or worsening):
- sore throat
- runny nose or nasal congestion
- headache
- shortness of breath People can also call 811 if they can't access the website or if they wish to speak to a nurse. Anyone experiencing symptoms should self-isolate until they receive advice from Public Health on what to do next.
