As of Thursday, Nova Scotia has confirmed two new cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases to 1,055.
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 with active cases.
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According to the province, the QEII Health Sciences Centre’s microbiology lab completed 1136 Nova Scotia tests on May 27 and is operating 24-hours.
People are being encouraged to call 811 if they have any of the following symptoms:
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- 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
To date, Nova Scotia has 40,240 negative test results, 1,055 positive COVID-19 test results and 59 deaths.
The province said confirmed cases range in age from under 10 to over 90. Eight individuals are currently in hospital, three of those in ICU.
Nova Scotia says 977 individuals have now recovered and their cases of COVID-19 are considered resolved.
There remain 19 active cases in the province.
There will be no press briefing by health officials on Thursday.
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