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Oct. 5 update: No new COVID-19 cases in Nova Scotia

This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February shows the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus causes COVID-19.
This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February shows the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. - File

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Nova Scotia is reporting no new COVID-19 cases in its update on Monday.

Three active cases remain in the province, with one person hospitalized in the ICU. The latest case was identified on Friday in the province's central zone, which includes the Halifax area, Eastern Shore and West Hants. It's related to travel outside Canada and the individual has been self-isolating.

The Nova Scotia Health Authority's Labs processed 576 COVID-19 tests on Sunday. 

To date, Nova Scotia has 97,677 negative test results, 1,089 positive COVID-19 cases and 65 deaths.

Anyone who is currently experiencing or has experienced within the last 48 hours one of the following symptoms should visit https://811.novascotia.ca to determine if they should call 811 for further assessment:

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

Anyone should also visit the website if they are experiencing two or more of the following symptoms (new or worsening):

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