Nova Scotians who work out-of-province say the last five months have been fraught with confusion over self-isolation rules.

There remain no active cases in the province.

Premier Stephen McNeil initially hoped to allow isolation-free travel in Nova Scotia for all Canadians by mid-July.

Dr. Robert Strang said he believes the mandatory order will convince Nova Scotians that it is important for their health as well as the health of their friends, families and loved ones.

'Wearing a mask really helps contain your own droplets and it helps prevent the spread,' said Holly Gillis with the Nova Scotia Health Authority.

There remain no active cases of COVID-19 in the province.

The last confirmed case of the virus in the province was reported on July 15, 2020, meaning that the streak of no new cases has reached its 13th day. 

In New Brunswick, wearing a mask is recommended in indoor spaces, not mandatory, but the province's top doctor says the conversation is ongoing.

Nova Scotia said on Wednesday that it did not identify any new cases on Tuesday and that there remains only a single active case of COVID-19 in the province. 

"Children need safe and supportive learning environments and that means being back in school with their peers."