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No new cases of COVID-19 reported in Nova Scotia for 5th day straight

A man wears a face mask as he walks along a street in Montreal, Sunday, July 26, 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Canada and around the world. Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press

Nova Scotia reported no new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, while three active cases remain in the province.

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According to Public Health, the Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 874 Nova Scotia tests on Thursday.

To date, Nova Scotia has had 100,109 negative test results, 1,089 positive COVID-19 cases, and 65 deaths.

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One person is currently hospitalized in ICU, according to the province.

As of Friday, 1,021 cases have been considered resolved.

The province’s health officials urge anyone currently experiencing a fever or cough to visit the 811 website to do a self-assessment.

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In addition, if an individual is experiencing two or more of the following symptoms, they are also asked to see if an assessment is needed:

  • sore throat
  • runny nose
  • headache
  • shortness of breath
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