There are two new COVID-19 cases reported in Nova Scotia on Friday.
The two cases are located in the province's northern zone, which includes the Colchester-East Hants, Cumberland and Pictou areas. They're both related to travel outside the Atlantic bubble.
According to the Department of Health, one of the cases was not required to self-isolate. The individual involved is a worker who is "essential to the movement of people and goods and who must enter Nova Scotia as part of their work." The department said in a news release that the person self-isolated as symptoms developed.
The other case has been self-isolating since returning to Nova Scotia.
The new cases bring the total number of active cases in the province to six. On Thursday, the Nova Scotia Health Authority's labs completed 950 Nova Scotia tests.
To date, Nova Scotia has 111,395 negative test results, 1,104 positive COVID-19 cases and 65 deaths. No one is currently in hospital in relation to the disease.
The province also announced it is renewing the state of emergency, which was supposed to end on Nov. 1. The order will now be extended until noon Sunday, Nov. 15, unless the government terminates or extends it.
Three potential COVID-19 exposures
Nova Scotia Health is warning people about three potential COVID-19 exposures in the province: two on separate Air Canada flights into Halifax, and one at a restaurant.
The restaurant in question is Glenholme Loop Petro Pass Restaurant, located at 3376 Hwy 104, Debert. The exposure happened on Oct. 25, 2020, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Anyone who was present at the gas station restaurant during that time is asked to monitor for COVID-19 symptoms, which could develop up to, and including, Nov. 8.
The two flights are:
- Air Canada flight 622 from Toronto to Halifax. The flight left Toronto at 6:40 p.m. on Oct. 27, 2020 and arrived in Halifax at 9:40 p.m. According to a news release, the passenger who had COVID-19 moved throughout the plane. Public health recommends all passengers on this flight monitor for COVID-19 symptoms for 14 days and call 811 if needed. Symptoms could develop up to, and including, Nov. 10.
- Air Canada flight 7488 from Montreal to Halifax. The flight departed Montreal at 7:15 p.m. on Oct. 25, 2020 and arrived in Halifax at 9:50 p.m. Passengers in rows 21 to 27, seats D,E and F should monitor for COVID-19 symptoms and call 811 if needed. Symptoms could develop up to, and including, Nov. 8.
All passengers on both flights are expected to continue self-isolating, as required.
Numbers from the Atlantic bubble
New Brunswick reported one new case Friday, putting the number of active cases at 39. Nova Scotians are still advised against unnecessary travel to the Campbellton-Restigouche region of northern New Brunswick.
Newfoundland and Labrador has 3 active cases as of Friday. The province reported no new cases on Oct. 30.
Prince Edward Island reported no new cases on Friday.
COVID-19 symptoms
Anyone who is currently 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
- fever (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.
