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Nova Scotia Government COVID-19 Updates

Nova Scotia Government COVID-19 Updates

By Nova Scotia Government

COVID-19 updates from the Nova Scotia Government.

Website: novascotia.ca/coronavirus/

COVID-19 Self-Assessment: 811.novascotia.ca

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July 31, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

Nova Scotia Government COVID-19 UpdatesJul 31, 2020

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September 9, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

September 9, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

Nova Scotia has three active cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified yesterday, when the labs completed 801 NS tests.

Dr. Strang  provides a #COVID19NS update today.

The list of symptoms being screened for #COVID19 was recently updated to reflect the epidemiology in Nova Scotia. Visit https://811.novascotia.ca to determine if you should call 811 for further assessment.

Nova Scotia has 81,092 negative test results, 1,086 positives, 65 deaths and 1,018 cases of #COVID19 are now resolved. No one is currently in hospital. For the latest data, visit www.novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data.

Sep 09, 202015:31
September 2, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

September 2, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

Dr. Robert Strang, chief medical officer of health, provides more details on Nova Scotia's back to school plan.

Sep 02, 202025:18
August 26, 2020: Update From Dr. Robert Strang

August 26, 2020: Update From Dr. Robert Strang

Dr. Strang provides a #COVID19NS update.

Aug 26, 202025:33
August 14, 2020: Update From Dr. Robert Strang

August 14, 2020: Update From Dr. Robert Strang

Dr. Strang provides an update to announce more details of the back to school plan.

Aug 14, 202012:15
July 31, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang
Jul 31, 202016:12
July 24, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

July 24, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

Dr. Strang provide a #COVID19NS update.

Jul 24, 202017:24
July 17, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang
Jul 17, 202020:50
July 9, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

July 9, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health, provides a #COVID19NS update.

Jul 09, 202006:49
July 6, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

July 6, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health, provides a #COVID19NS update, including information on one new case of COVID-19. The new case is related to travel outside Canada. The individual does not reside in Nova Scotia but was passing through from the United States to Prince Edward Island.

Jul 06, 202012:14
July 3, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang
Jul 03, 202018:53
June 26, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

June 26, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health, provides a #COVID19NS update and announces further reopening measures.

Jun 26, 202020:54
June 18, 2020: Update from Premier Stephen McNeil
Jun 18, 202003:04
June 10, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang
Jun 10, 202009:35
June 9, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

June 9, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

Dr. Strang provides a #COVID19NS update today, including information on one new death and one new case of #COVID19.

Nova Scotia is reporting one additional death related to COVID-19, bringing the total to 62. The death involved a female in her 70’s with underlying medical conditions in the Central Zone. She was not a resident of a long-term care home.

Nova Scotia has 1,060 confirmed cases of COVID-19. One new case was identified yesterday when the lab completed 578 Nova Scotia tests.

There is one licensed long-term care home in Nova Scotia with an active case of COVID-19. Northwood in Halifax currently has one resident with an active case.

Data sources are being reconciled and consolidated to ensure all publicly reported data comes from a single source, Panorama, the province’s public health reporting system. Updated data will be reported this week.

Jun 09, 202009:30
June 5, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

June 5, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

Dr. Strang provides a #COVID19NS update for June 5, 2020.

Nova Scotia has 1,058 confirmed cases of #COVID19. No new cases were identified yesterday, when the lab completed 773 Nova Scotia tests.

There is one licensed long-term care home in Nova Scotia with active cases of #COVID19. Northwood in Halifax currently has one resident and one staff active cases.

Nova Scotia has 44,477 negative test results, 1,058 positives, 61 deaths and 997 people have recovered from #COVID19. Three individuals are in hospital, two of those in ICU. Data is updated daily at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data.

Jun 05, 202019:09
June 3, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

June 3, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

Dr. Strang will provides a #COVID19NS update today, including information on one new case.

Nova Scotia has 1,058 confirmed cases of #COVID19. One new case was identified yesterday, when the lab completed 639 Nova Scotia tests.

There is one licensed long-term care home in Nova Scotia with active cases of COVID-19. Northwood in Halifax currently has three residents and two staff active cases.

Nova Scotia has 43,340 negative test results, 1,058 positives, 60 deaths and 993 people have recovered from COVID-19. Three individuals are in hospital, one of those in ICU. Data is updated daily at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data.

Jun 03, 202006:50
June 2, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

June 2, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

Dr. Strang provides a #COVID19NS update today, June 2, 2020.

No new cases of #COVID19 were identified yesterday, when the lab completed 532 Nova Scotia tests. Nova Scotia has 1,057 confirmed cases of COVID-19.

There is one licensed long-term care home in Nova Scotia with active cases of COVID-19. Northwood in Halifax currently has three residents and two staff active cases.

Nova Scotia has 42,861 negative test results, 1,057 positives, 60 deaths and 992 people have recovered from COVID-19. Five individuals are in hospital, two of those in ICU. Data is updated daily at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data.

Jun 02, 202008:57
May 29, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

May 29, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

Dr. Strang provides a #COVID19NS update on further steps to reopen Nova Scotia’s economy. No new cases were identified Thursday, May 28, when the lab completed 1034 Nova Scotia tests. As of today, May 29, Nova Scotia has 1,055 confirmed cases of COVID-19.

There is one licensed long-term care home in Nova Scotia with active cases of COVID-19. Northwood in Halifax currently has 10 residents and four staff active cases.

Nova Scotia has 40,914 negative test results, 1,055 positives, 59 deaths and 978 people have recovered. Eight individuals are in hospital, three in ICU. Data is updated daily at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data.

May 29, 202012:50
May 27, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

May 27, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

Dr. Strang provides an update on further steps to reopen Nova Scotia’s economy today. Learn more about the reopening preparation at: novascotia.ca/reopening-nova-scotia

Nova Scotia has 1,053 confirmed cases of #COVID19. One new case was identified Tuesday, May 26, when the lab completed 533 Nova Scotia tests.

There is one licensed long-term care home in Nova Scotia with active cases of COVID-19. Northwood in Halifax currently has 12 residents and four staff active cases.

Nova Scotia has 39,441 negative test results, 1,053 positives, 59 deaths and 975 people have recovered from COVID-19. Seven individuals are in hospital, three in ICU. Data is updated daily at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data

May 27, 202007:18
May 26, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

May 26, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

Dr. Strang provides a #COVID19NS update about a death and two new cases.

Nova Scotia is reporting one additional death related to #COVID19, bringing the total to 59. The death involved a female in her 80’s with underlying medical conditions in the Central Zone; she was not a resident of a long-term care home.

Nova Scotia has 1,052 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Two new cases were identified yesterday, when the lab completed 573 Nova Scotia tests.

There is one licensed long-term care home in Nova Scotia with active cases of COVID-19. Northwood in Halifax currently has 11 residents and four staff active cases.

Nova Scotia has 38,999 negative test results, 1,052 positives, 59 deaths and 976 people have recovered from COVID-19. Seven individuals are in hospital, three in ICU. Data is updated daily at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data.

May 26, 202003:54
May 22, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

May 22, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

Dr. Strang provides a #COVID19NS update, including information on two new cases.

Nova Scotia has 1,048 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Two new cases were identified yesterday, when the lab completed 427 Nova Scotia tests.

Two licensed long-term care homes and unlicensed seniors' facilities have active cases of #COVID19. Northwood has 16 residents and four staff with active cases. One other facility has one resident with an active case.

Beginning today, the list of symptoms being screened for #COVID19NS is expanding. If you have any one of the following symptoms, visit https://811.novascotia.ca to determine if you 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

Nova Scotia has 37,405 negative test results, 1,048 positives, 58 deaths and 961 Nova Scotians have recovered from #COVID19. Eight people are in hospital, four in ICU. Data is updated daily at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data.

May 22, 202011:07
May 20, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang
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May 19, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang
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May 15, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

May 15, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

Dr. Strang provides an update today, including information about the easing of some restrictions around #COVID19NS.

Nova Scotia is reporting four additional deaths related to #COVID19, bringing the total to 55. The deaths occurred at the Northwood long-term care home in Halifax.

Nova Scotia has 1,034 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Eight new cases were identified Thursday, May 14, when the lab completed 473 Nova Scotia tests.

The province is renewing the state of emergency for two more weeks. The order will take effect at noon Sunday, May 17 and extend to noon Sunday, May 31, unless government terminates or extends it.

Three licensed long-term care homes & unlicensed seniors' facilities have cases of COVID-19. Northwood has 25 residents and 15 staff with active cases. One other facility has a staff member with an active case and another facility has a resident with an active case.

Nova Scotia has 35,375 negative test results, 1,034 positives, 55 deaths and 918 people have recovered from #COVID19. Nine individuals are in hospital, five with ICU. Data is updated daily at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data

May 15, 202011:59
May 13, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang
May 13, 202003:51
May 12, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

May 12, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

Dr. Strang provides a #COVID19NS update today, including information on one new case.

Nova Scotia has 1,020 confirmed cases of #COVID19. One new case was identified Monday, May 11, when the lab completed 427 Nova Scotia tests.

Three licensed long-term care homes and unlicensed seniors' facilities have active cases of #COVID19. Northwood has 157 residents and 8 staff with active cases. One other facility has a staff member with an active case and another facility has a resident with an active case.

Nova Scotia has 34,204 negative test results, 1,020 positives, 48 deaths and 864 people have recovered from #COVID19. Nine individuals are in hospital, four in ICU. Data is updated daily at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data.

May 12, 202008:09
May 8, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang
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May 6, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

May 6, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health, provides an update on COVID-19 in Nova Scotia.
As of today, May 6, Nova Scotia has 998 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Seven new cases were identified Tuesday, May 5.
The  QEII lab completed 764 NS tests May 5. NS has 31,541 negative test  results, 998 positive COVID-19 test results and 41 deaths. Five people  are in hospital, two in ICU. 661 have recovered. There are 3 licensed long-term care homes and unlicensed seniors' facilities in NS with active cases of COVID-19. Northwood in Halifax has 160 residents and 51 staff with active cases. The other facilities each have one staff with an active case. A map and graphic presentation of the case data is available at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data .

May 06, 202004:25
May 5, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

May 5, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

Dr. Strang provides a #COVID19NS update, including information on three more deaths and six new cases of #COVID19.

Nova Scotia is reporting three additional deaths related to COVID-19, bringing the total to 41. The deaths occurred at the Northwood long-term care home in Halifax. Nova Scotia has 991 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Six new cases were identified yesterday, when the lab completed 454 Nova Scotia. As of May 4, there were 11 licensed long-term care homes and unlicensed seniors' facilities in Nova Scotia with cases of COVID-19, involving 245 residents and 113 staff.

Premier Stephen McNeil: “We are working hard with the Northwood team and our partners have rallied around the home and its residents and staff. We will keep supporting them until this horrible disease is defeated.”

Nova Scotia has 30,984 negative test results, 991 positives, 41 deaths and 652 individuals have recovered from COVID-19. Six people are currently in hospital, two in ICU. Data is updated daily at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data.

May 05, 202018:14
May 1, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

May 1, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

Dr. Strang, Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health provides a #COVID19NS update, including information on one death and 12 new cases. 

Premier McNeil and Dr. Strang announce the easing of some public health restrictions around outdoor and recreational activities.

Nova Scotia is reporting one additional death related to #COVID19, bringing the total to 29. The death occurred at the Northwood long-term care home in Halifax.

As of April 30, there were 10 licensed long-term care homes and unlicensed seniors' facilities in Nova Scotia with cases of #COVID19, involving 237 residents and 105 staff.

Nova Scotia has 959 confirmed cases of #COVID19, and 12 new cases were identified yesterday. The lab completed 812 Nova Scotia tests on April 30 and is operating 24-hours.

Nova Scotia has 28,883 negative test results, 959 positives, 29 deaths and 592 Nova Scotians have recovered from #COVID19. Ten people are currently in hospital, three in ICU. Data is updated daily at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data.

May 01, 202014:39
April 29, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

April 29, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

Dr. Strang provides a #COVID19NS update: Nova Scotia is reporting another death related to COVID-19, for a total of 28. The death was at the Northwood long-term care home in HRM. NS has 935 confirmed cases of COVID-19. 20 new cases were identified Tuesday. The QEII microbiology lab completed 905 NS tests. As of April 28, there were 10 licensed long-term care homes and unlicensed seniors' facilities in NS with cases of COVID-19, involving 227 residents and 97 staff. NS has 27,486 negative test results, 935 positive COVID-19 test results and 28 deaths. 11 people are in hospital, three in ICU. 529 have recovered. https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data.

Apr 29, 202010:08
April 28, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

April 28, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

Dr. Strang provides a #COVID19NS update, including information on three more deaths in the province. Nova Scotia is reporting three additional deaths related to #COVID19, bringing the total to 27. The deaths occurred at the Northwood long-term care home in Halifax.

"Three more families are grieving losses in our province today and my heart goes out to them at this incredibly difficult time," said Premier Stephen McNeil.

Nova Scotia has 915 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Fifteen new cases were identified Monday, April 27. The lab completed 483 Nova Scotia tests on April 27 and is operating 24-hours. As of April 27, there were 10 licensed long-term care homes and unlicensed seniors' facilities in Nova Scotia with cases of COVID-19, involving 218 residents and 95 staff. Nova Scotia has 26,902 negative test results, 915 positives, 27 deaths, and 522 people have recovered from COVID-19. Twelve individuals are currently in hospital, three in ICU. Data is updated daily at: https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data.

Apr 28, 202010:27
April 24, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

April 24, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

Dr. Strang provides a #COVID19NS update, including information on 23 new cases. Nova Scotia has confirmed 850 cases of #COVID19. The lab completed 888 Nova Scotia tests yesterday. Nova Scotia has conducted more COVID-19 tests per capita than any other province. As of April 23, there were 10 licensed long-term care homes and unlicensed seniors’ facilities in Nova Scotia with cases of #COVID19, involving 189 residents and 82 staff. Nova Scotia has 24,521 negative test results, 850 positives and 16 deaths. Eleven people are in hospital, three in ICU and 392 Nova Scotians have recovered from #COVID19. Data is updated daily at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data.

Apr 24, 202008:11
April 23, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

April 23, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

Dr. Strang provides a #COVID19NS update, including information on four deaths and 55 new cases. Nova Scotia is reporting four deaths related to #COVID19, bringing the total to 16. Three occurred at the Northwood long-term care home in Halifax and the other occurred at Harbourstone Enhanced Care in Sydney. As of today, Nova Scotia has confirmed 827 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Fifty-five new cases were identified Wednesday, April 22. The lab completed 921 Nova Scotia cases yesterday. Nova Scotia has conducted more COVID-19 tests per capita than any other province. As of April 22, there were 10 licensed long-term care homes and unlicensed seniors’ facilities in Nova Scotia with cases of #COVID19, involving 158 residents and 79 staff. Nova Scotia has 23,731 negative test results, 827 positives and 16 deaths. Ten people are in hospital, four in ICU and 358 Nova Scotians have recovered from #COVID19. Data is updated daily at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data.

Apr 23, 202006:45
April 22, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang
Apr 22, 202005:56
April 21, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

April 21, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

Dr. Strang provides a #COVID19NS update, including information on one death and 16 new cases. Nova Scotia is reporting another death related to COVID-19, bringing the total to 10. The death occurred at the Northwood long-term care home in Halifax Regional Municipality. As of today, Nova Scotia has confirmed 737 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Sixteen new cases were identified Monday, April 20, when the lab completed 516 tests. As of April 20, there were 10 licensed long-term care homes and unlicensed seniors’ facilities in Nova Scotia with cases of COVID-19, involving 128 residents and 62 staff. Nova Scotia has 22,190 negative test results, 737 positives and 10 deaths. Eleven people are currently in hospital, three in ICU and 286 have recovered from COVID-19. For up-to-date data, visit: https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data.

Apr 21, 202005:46
April 20, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

April 20, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

Dr. Strang provides a #COVID19NS update, including information on 46 new cases. As of today, April 20, Nova Scotia has 721 confirmed cases of #COVID19. Forty-six new cases were identified Sunday, April 19. The lab completed 874 tests yesterday. As of April 19, there were nine licensed long-term care homes and unlicensed seniors’ facilities in Nova Scotia with cases of #COVID19, involving 127 residents and 61 staff. To date, Nova Scotia has 21,769 negative test results, 721 positives and nine deaths. Twelve people are in hospital, four in ICU and 248 Nova Scotians have recovered from #COVID19. Numbers are updated daily at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data .

Apr 20, 202005:53
April 19, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

April 19, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

Dr. Strang provides a #COVID19NS update, including information on two more deaths and 26 new cases. Nova Scotia is reporting two more deaths related to #COVID19, bringing the total to nine. The deaths occurred at the Northwood long-term care home in Halifax Regional Municipality. As of today, Nova Scotia has 675 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Twenty-six new cases were identified Saturday, April 18. The lab completed 856 tests yesterday. As of April 18, there were eight licensed long-term care homes in Nova Scotia with cases of COVID-19, involving 93 residents and 54 staff. Nova Scotia has 21,120 negative test results, 675 positives and nine deaths. Eleven individuals are currently in hospital, four of those in ICU. Two hundred individuals have now recovered. Stay up-to-date at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data.

Apr 19, 202002:41
April 17, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang
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April 16, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang
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April 15, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

April 15, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

Dr. Strang provides a #COVID19NS update, including information on 32 new cases. Nova Scotia has 549 confirmed cases of #COVID19. The microbiology lab completed 885 Nova Scotia tests yesterday and is operating 24-hours. Nova Scotia has 17,419 negative test results, 549 positives, three  deaths and 137 Nova Scotians have recovered. Nine are currently in  hospital, four in ICU. Data is updated daily at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data.

Apr 15, 202005:25
April 14, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

April 14, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

Government released #COVID19NS projections today that show how COVID-19 could progress through the province through to June 30. Details are available at http://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/modelling.

Today, Nova Scotia reported 517 positive cases of #COVID19. According to the projections, if Nova Scotia had not put strong public health measures in place, the province could have instead had 943 cases as of today.

Projections also show that if Nova Scotians continue to follow public health orders, there could be 1,453 cases by June 30, but with poor compliance, cases could grow to 6,269 over that time period.

The projections show a flattened peak in total cases in May that continues into June if public health measures continue.

Premier McNeil: “These projections clearly show complying with social distancing and other measures can save lives. But we have to stay vigilant. The coming weeks are crucial, and we must continue to follow the protocols.” #COVID19NS

Testing has proven to be effective. The QEII Health Sciences Centre's microbiology lab is operating 24-hours. Nova Scotia is second in Canada in the number of people tested per million.

Apr 14, 202011:54
April 9, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

April 9, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

Nova Scotia has recorded its second death related to COVID-19. On Wednesday, April 8, a woman in her 90s with underlying medical conditions died in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital as a result of complications related to COVID-19.

“The death of a loved one is never easy. Unfortunately, this virus makes the loss of a family member all the more difficult,” said Premier Stephen McNeil. “I want to offer my sincere condolences to the family as they grieve. Together, we have the power to stop this disease.”

As of April 9, Nova Scotia has 373 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Thirty-one new cases were identified Wednesday, April 8.

The QEII Health Sciences Centre’s microbiology lab completed 980 Nova Scotia tests on Wednesday, April 8 and is operating 24-hours.

While most cases in Nova Scotia have been connected to travel or a known case, there is now community spread. That is why travel has been removed as a requirement for testing for COVID-19.

The list of symptoms being screened for has also expanded. If you have two or more of the following symptoms, visit https://811.novascotia.ca/ to determine if you should call 811 for further assessment:

  • fever
  • new or worsening cough
  • sore throat
  • runny nose
  • headache

To date, Nova Scotia has 12,177 negative test results, 373 positive COVID-19 test results and two deaths. Confirmed cases range in age from under ten to over 90. Ten individuals are currently in hospital, four of those in ICU. Eighty-two individuals have now recovered and their cases of COVID-19 are considered resolved. Cases have been identified in all parts of the province. A map and graphic presentation of the case data is available at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data .

Public health is working to identify and test people who may have come in close contact with the confirmed cases. Those individuals who have been confirmed are being directed to self-isolate at home, away from the public, for 14 days.

Anyone who has travelled outside Nova Scotia must self-isolate for 14 days. As always, any Nova Scotian who develops symptoms of acute respiratory illness should limit their contact with others until they feel better.

It is now more important than ever for Nova Scotians to strictly adhere to the public health orders and directives - practise good hygiene, maintain a physical distance of two metres or six feet from others, limit essential gatherings to no more than five people and stay at home as much as possible.

Nova Scotians can find accurate, up-to-date information, handwashing posters and fact sheets at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus .

Apr 09, 202007:55
April 8, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

April 8, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

Dr. Strang provides a #COVID19NS update including info on 32 new cases. 

Nova Scotia has 342 confirmed cases of #COVID19. The lab is operating 24/7 and completed more than 700 Nova Scotia tests yesterday.

Travel is no longer a requirement for screening, and the list of symptoms being screened for has also expanded.

If you have two or more of the following symptoms, visit https://811.novascotia.ca/ to determine if you should call 811:
◾ fever
◾ new or worsening cough
◾ sore throat
◾ runny nose
◾ headache

NS has 11,346 negative test results, 342 positive results and one death. Eleven individuals are currently in hospital, five of those in ICU. Data is updated daily at: https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data.

Apr 08, 202007:59
April 7, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

April 7, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

Dr. Robert Strang provides a #COVID19NS   update including information on 17 new cases. Nova Scotia has 310 confirmed cases of #COVID19. The province has   also recorded its first death.

NS has 10,621 negative test results, 310 positive #COVID19 test   results and one death. Sixty-six Nova Scotians have now recovered, with 11 in   hospital. Data is updated daily at: https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data  .

It is now more important than ever for Nova Scotians to strictly   adhere to the public health orders and directives to prevent the spread of   #COVID19NS.

Practise good hygiene, maintain a physical distance of two metres or six   feet from others, limit essential gatherings to no more than five people and   stay at home as much as possible.

Apr 07, 202008:30
April 6, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

April 6, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

Now that community spread is present in Nova Scotia, travel is no longer a testing requirement for #COVID19. You still need to be assessed by 811 first. Visit https://811.novascotia.ca/ for more information.

Additionally, Dr. Strang has directed licensed long-term care homes to follow measures to further prevent the introduction of COVID-19 into these homes and to reduce its spread if introduced to the facility.

The directive includes provisions including cleaning, monitoring of residents and staff, testing, and reporting. The directive was provided to the sector today and is effective immediately.

Dr. Strang: "As we see the beginning of community spread, it is critical we take further measures to protect our family members in long-term care homes."

Apr 06, 202012:00
April 5, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

April 5, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

As of today, April 5, Nova Scotia has 262 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Twenty-six new cases were identified Saturday, April 4.

The QEII Health Sciences Centre’s microbiology lab completed 592 Nova Scotia tests on Saturday, April 4.

While most cases in Nova Scotia to date have been connected to travel or a known case, it is now known there is community spread. This is expected and why the testing strategy continues to be adjusted. Part of that is increasing lab capacity. Processing at the lab is moving to 24/7 operations on Monday, April 6.

To date, Nova Scotia has 9,510 negative test results and 262 confirmed cases. Those cases range in age from under ten to over 90. Six individuals are currently in hospital. Fifty-three individuals have now recovered and their cases of COVID-19 are considered resolved. Cases have been identified in all parts of the province. A map and graphic presentation of the case data is available at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data .

Public health is working to identify and test people who may have come in close contact with the confirmed cases. Those individuals who have been confirmed are being directed to self-isolate at home, away from the public, for 14 days.

Anyone who has travelled outside Nova Scotia must self-isolate for 14 days. As always, any Nova Scotian who develops symptoms of acute respiratory illness should limit their contact with others until they feel better. If they are concerned about COVID-19 they can go to https://811.novascotia.ca/ and use the online assessment tool. Anyone referred to an assessment site by 811 will be tested.

It is now more important than ever for Nova Scotians to strictly adhere to the public health orders and directives - practise good hygiene, maintain a physical distance of two metres or six feet from others, limit essential gatherings to no more than five people and stay at home as much as possible.

Nova Scotians can find accurate, up-to-date information, handwashing posters and fact sheets at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus .

Apr 05, 202011:53
April 3, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

April 3, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

As of today, April 3, Nova Scotia has 207 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Fourteen new cases were identified Thursday, April 2 and almost 900 COVID-19 tests were completed at the QEII Health Sciences Centre’s microbiology lab.

While most cases in Nova Scotia are connected to travel or a known case, as reported previously, there is one confirmed case of community transmission and more cases are expected to present.

To date, Nova Scotia has 8,234 negative test results and 207 confirmed cases. Those cases range in age from under ten to over 80. Five individuals are currently in hospital. Twenty-one individuals have now recovered and their cases of COVID-19 are considered resolved. Cases have been identified in all parts of the province. A map and graphic presentation of the case data is available at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data .

Public health is working to identify and test people who may have come in close contact with the confirmed cases. Those individuals who have been confirmed are being directed to self-isolate at home, away from the public, for 14 days.

Anyone who has travelled outside Nova Scotia must self-isolate for 14 days. As always, any Nova Scotian who develops symptoms of acute respiratory illness should limit their contact with others until they feel better. If they are concerned about COVID-19 they can go to https://811.novascotia.ca/ and use the online assessment tool. Anyone referred to an assessment site by 811 will be tested.

It is now more important than ever for Nova Scotians to strictly adhere to the public health orders and directives - practise good hygiene, maintain a physical distance of two metres or six feet from others, limit essential gatherings to no more than five people and stay at home as much as possible.

Nova Scotians can find accurate, up-to-date information, handwashing posters and fact sheets at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus .

Apr 03, 202009:48
April 2, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

April 2, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

As of April 2, Nova Scotia has 193 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Twenty new cases were identified Wednesday, April 1, and 900 COVID-19 tests were completed at the QEII Health Sciences Centre's microbiology lab.

While most cases in Nova Scotia are connected to travel or a known case, as reported previously, there is one confirmed case of community transmission and more cases are expected to present.

To date, Nova Scotia has 7,446 negative test results and 193 confirmed cases. Those cases range in age from under ten to over 80. Five individuals are currently in hospital. Sixteen individuals have now recovered and their cases of COVID-19 are considered resolved. Cases have been identified in all parts of the province. A map and graphic presentation of the case data is now available at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/data .

Public health is working to identify and test people who may have come in close contact with the confirmed cases. Those individuals who have been confirmed are being directed to self-isolate at home, away from the public, for 14 days.

Anyone who has travelled outside Nova Scotia must self-isolate for 14 days. As always, any Nova Scotian who develops symptoms of acute respiratory illness should limit their contact with others until they feel better. If they are concerned about COVID-19 they can go to https://811.novascotia.ca/ and use the online assessment tool. Anyone referred to an assessment site by 811 will be tested.

It is now more important than ever for Nova Scotians to strictly adhere to the public health orders and directives - practise good hygiene, maintain a physical distance of two metres or six feet from others, limit essential gatherings to no more than five people and stay at home as much as possible.

Nova Scotians can find accurate, up-to-date information, handwashing posters and fact sheets at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus .

Apr 03, 202006:28
April 1, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

April 1, 2020: Update from Dr. Robert Strang

As of April 1, Nova Scotia has 173 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Twenty-six new cases were identified Tuesday, March 31, and more than 1,000 COVID-19 tests were completed at the QEII Health Sciences Centre’s microbiology lab.

While most cases in Nova Scotia are connected to travel or a known case, as reported previously, there is one confirmed case of community transmission and more cases are expected to present.

Of the 26 new cases of COVID-19, one is a staff member at The Magnolia residential care home in Enfield. That makes three staff members and two residents of The Magnolia who have tested positive. The residents are in isolation and staff members are isolating at home. All residents are being monitored for symptoms of COVID-19 including temperature checks twice daily. To date, two other nursing homes in Nova Scotia each have one staff member who has tested positive. They are isolating at home and appropriate infection prevention and control measures are in place at facilities across the province.

To date, Nova Scotia has 6,591 negative test results and 173 confirmed cases. Those cases range in age from under ten to over 80. Five individuals are currently in hospital. Eleven individuals have now recovered and their cases of COVID-19 are considered resolved. Cases have been identified in all parts of the province.

Public health is working to identify and test people who may have come in close contact with the confirmed cases. Those individuals who have been confirmed are being directed to self-isolate at home, away from the public, for 14 days.

Anyone who has travelled outside Nova Scotia must self-isolate for 14 days. As always, any Nova Scotian who develops symptoms of acute respiratory illness should limit their contact with others until they feel better. If they are concerned about COVID-19 they can go to https://811.novascotia.ca/ and use the online assessment tool. Anyone referred to an assessment site by 811 will be tested.

It is now more important than ever for Nova Scotians to strictly adhere to the public health orders and directives – practise good hygiene, maintain a physical distance of two metres or six feet from others, limit essential gatherings to no more than five people and stay at home as much as possible.

Nova Scotians can find accurate, up-to-date information, handwashing posters and fact sheets at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus .

Apr 01, 202008:37