Jan. 28 update: Nova Scotia has 11 active COVID-19 cases with no new cases reported Thursday – Cape Breton Post

Jan. 28 update: Nova Scotia has 11 active COVID-19 cases with no new cases reported Thursday – Cape Breton Post

Nova Scotia has no new COVID-19 cases on Thursday.

The province has 11 known active cases. One person is now in hospital.

“We wouldn’t be where we are today without the co-operation and willingness of Nova Scotians to follow the public health protocols,” said Premier Stephen McNeil in a news release.

“I thank everyone for their patience in abiding by the restrictions we have in place to protect each other’s health, and for the collective effort to contain the virus.”

Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 1,763 Nova Scotia tests on Jan. 27.

Rapid testing is available on Friday and Saturday at St. Francis Xavier University. The clinic is set up at the Amelia Saputo Centre and will run between 1 to 7 p.m. on Friday and between noon and 6 p.m. on Saturday.

Public Health’s mobile unit is extending its stay in Masstown! Drop in COVID-19 testing is available today and Friday, Jan. 29 The Peg (10675 Hwy 2, Masstown) from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

We’re encouraging anyone who is not experiencing any symptoms to drop in and get tested. pic.twitter.com/3WAUGvhlgI

— Nova Scotia Health (@HealthNS) January 28, 2021

A mobile testing clinic is set up in Masstown as part of the province’s asymptomatic testing strategy. Mobile clinics use the standard PCR swab and the swish-and-gargle method for children until 18 years old. Testing is available on Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Peg (10675 Hwy 2, Masstown.)

On Wednesday, 1,236 doses of COVID-19 vaccine were administered. Nova Scotia has given a total of 13,504 doses since vaccine clinics first started.

Since the start of the second wave in October 2020, there have been 487 positive COVID-19 cases and no deaths.

COVID-19 symptoms

Anyone who is currently experiencing or has experienced in the past 48 hours any of the following symptoms should visit https://covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/ to do a self-assessment:

• fever (i.e. chills/sweats)
• cough (new or worsening)

Anyone who is currently experiencing or has experienced in the past 48 hours two or more of the following symptoms (new or worsening) should also visit the website:

• sore throat
• runny nose or nasal congestion
• headache
• shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

People can call 811 if they cannot access the online self-assessment or wish to speak with a nurse about their symptoms.

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Published at Thu, 28 Jan 2021 18:33:33 +0000