Nova Scotia reports 1st case of Enterovirus D68

HALIFAX – Nova Scotia has confirmed its first case of Enterovirus D68, EV-D68.

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The Department of Health and Wellness told Global News the case was confirmed by the National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg, which received the results Oct. 24.

Few details have been released but the case involves a school-aged child. The age, gender and location of the patient is not being made public by health officials.

However, the Department of Health and Wellness said the child has since been discharged and has recovered.

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The news comes on the same day that New Brunswick confirmed its first case of the virus.

A spokesperson for the Department of Health and Wellness said it is not aware of any other potential cases of EV-D68.

One man in B.C. died after contracting the disease. It is the only death so far reported in connection to the virus.

Dr. Frank Atherton, the province’s deputy medical officer of health, said parents shouldn’t panic.

He recommends keeping up precautions to keep viruses from spreading, such as frequent handwashing, sneezing and coughing into your arm and staying home when sick.