Nova Scotia reported no new cases of COVID-19 Saturday, with only two active cases remaining.
The two active cases are related to Nova Scotians who travelled outside Canada.
The individuals have been self-isolating since they returned to the province, health officials said in a press release on Friday.
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The QEII Health Sciences Centre’s microbiology lab completed 440 Nova Scotia tests on July 31 and is operating 24-hours, the province said.
To date, Nova Scotia has seen 63,912 negative test results, 1,069 positive COVID-19 cases and 64 deaths.
There are currently no people in hospital as a result of COVID-19. Cases range in individuals aged under 10 to over 90.
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The province said 1,003 cases are now resolved.
Nova Scotians are still encouraged to visit the 811 website if they have two or more of the following symptoms:
- Fever (including 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 a clear cause
The province said anyone who has travelled outside of Atlantic Canada must self-isolate for 14 days.
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