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NS Gov COVID-19 Update – January 12

January 12   6:15 PM

 

As of today, Nova Scotia has 27 actives case of COVID-19. There was 1 new case identified yesterday. The news release is below and is also available in French.

 

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Media briefing

 

Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health, gave an update today. You can watch a video recording of the update or listen to an audio recap from Dr. Strang.

 

They announced that COVID-19 testing is mandatory for rotational workers starting January 15. They must get tested twice during their modified self-isolation – once on day 1 or 2 and again on day 6, 7 or 8. Read the news release in English or French.

 

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Financial support for universities

 

The province is investing $25 million to help Nova Scotia universities manage the impact of the pandemic. Read the news release in English or French.

 

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COVID-19 Testing

 

People with symptoms should complete the COVID-19 self-assessment and book an appointment to get tested if recommended. Only call 811 if you cannot complete the assessment online.

 

Asymptomatic testing is continuing into the new year. Most people without symptoms can book an appointment for a standard test at a primary assessment centre. Asymptomatic testing via rapid test is also available at pop-up sites for people over the age of 16.

 

Visit the Nova Scotia Health Authority website for more information about testing. Please do not call 811 for general information about testing.

 

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Please review the current possible exposure notices and follow the public health direction if a notice applies to you.

 

Please share this information with your staff, board members and stakeholders. We also ask for your support on social media by sharing accurate information from the Department of Health and Wellness and Nova Scotia Government. Follow @nshealth and @nsgov on Twitter and the Nova Scotia Government Facebook page.

 

Should you not wish to receive these updates, please contact us at covid19info@novascotia.ca to be removed from the distribution list.

 

Thank you for your interest and support. 

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NEWS RELEASE:

 

COVID-19/HEALTH/WELLNESS--One New Case of COVID-19

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As of today, Jan. 12, Nova Scotia has 27 active cases of COVID-19. One new case is being reported today.

 

The new case is in Central Zone and is a close contact of a previously reported case.

 

Nova Scotia Health Authority's labs completed 2,408 Nova Scotia tests on Jan. 11.

 

Nova Scotia is in Phase 1 of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout program. As of Jan. 9, 3,831 doses of the vaccine have been administered. One thousand and seventy-six Nova Scotians have received their second dose. Nova Scotia has received 13,450 doses of COVID-19 vaccine so far, with additional shipments scheduled to arrive weekly. The province is reserving half of every vaccine shipment to ensure second doses are available. 

 

Since Oct. 1, Nova Scotia has completed 131,581 tests. There have been 445 positive COVID-19 cases and no deaths. No one is currently in hospital. Cases range in age from under 10 to over 70. Four hundred and eighteen cases are now resolved. Cumulative cases may change as data is updated in Panorama.

 

Post-secondary students returning to Nova Scotia from anywhere except Prince Edward Island or Newfoundland and Labrador are strongly encouraged to visit https://covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/ to book a COVID-19 test for day six, seven or eight of their 14-day self-isolation period. COVID-19 testing appointments can be booked up to three days in advance.

 

Visit https://covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/ to do a self-assessment if in the past 48 hours you have had or you are currently experiencing:

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

 

Or:

Two or more of the following symptoms (new or worsening):

-- sore throat

-- runny nose/nasal congestion

-- headache

-- shortness of breath/difficulty breathing

 

Call 811 if you cannot access the online self-assessment or wish to speak with a nurse about your symptoms.

 

When a new case of COVID-19 is confirmed, the person is directed to self-isolate at home, away from the public, for 14 days. Public health works to identify and test people who may have come in close contact with that person.

 

Anyone who has travelled from anywhere except Prince Edward Island or Newfoundland and Labrador must self-isolate for 14 days. As always, anyone who develops symptoms of acute respiratory illness should limit their contact with others until they feel better. 

 

It remains important for Nova Scotians to strictly adhere to the public health order and directives - practise good hand washing and other hygiene steps, maintain a physical distance when and where required. Wearing a non-medical mask is mandatory in most indoor public places.

 

Nova Scotians can find accurate, up-to-date information, handwashing posters and fact sheets at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus .

 

Businesses and other organizations can find information to help them safely reopen and operate at https://novascotia.ca/reopening-nova-scotia .

 

Quick Facts:

-- testing numbers are updated daily at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus

-- a state of emergency was declared under the Emergency Management Act on March 22, 2020 and extended to Jan. 24, 2021

-- online booking for COVID-19 testing appointments is available at https://covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/

 

Additional Resources:

Government of Canada: https://canada.ca/coronavirus

 

Government of Canada information line 1-833-784-4397 (toll-free)

 

The Mental Health Provincial Crisis Line is available 24/7 to anyone experiencing a mental health or addictions crisis, or someone concerned about them, by calling 1-888-429-8167 (toll-free)

 

If you need help with a non-crisis mental health or addiction concern call Community Mental Health and Addictions at 1-855-922-1122 (toll-free) weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

Kids Help Phone is available 24/7 by calling 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free)

 

For help or information about domestic violence 24/7, call 1-855-225-0220 (toll-free)

 

For more information about COVID-19 testing and online booking, visit https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/symptoms-and-testing/

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