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NS Gov COVID-19 Update – January 5

January 5     5:00 PM

 

As of today, Nova Scotia has 19 actives case of COVID-19. There were 3 new cases 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.

 

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Vaccine rollout

 

Nova Scotia is building a strategic, flexible immunization plan with over a million doses of COVID-19 vaccine – enough for more than 500,000 people – expected to arrive in the province over the next six months. Read the new 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 symptomscan 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 @nshealthand @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--Three New Cases of COVID-19

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As of today, Jan. 5, Nova Scotia has 19 active cases of COVID-19. Three new cases are being reported today, Jan. 5. 

 

All of the cases are in Central Zone. One case is related to travel outside Atlantic Canada. The other two cases are under investigation.

 

None of the cases reported today, Jan. 5, are connected to Churchill Academy. 

 

Nova Scotia Health Authority's labs completed 1,045 Nova Scotia tests on Jan. 4.

 

Nova Scotia will report the number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered weekly, starting today. There were 2,720 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered between Dec. 16 and Jan. 2.

 

Since Oct. 1, Nova Scotia has completed 119,593 tests. There have been 419 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 cases are now resolved. Cumulative cases may change as data is updated in Panorama.

 

As of Jan. 4, restaurants and licensed establishments in areas of Halifax Regional Municipality and Hants County can reopen for dine-in service. They must follow the provincewide restrictions, including ending service by 10 p.m. and closing by 11 p.m. They can continue takeout and delivery service with no restrictions. The Halifax casino and VLTs remain closed.

 

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 outside of Atlantic Canada 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.

 

The premiers of all four Atlantic provinces are cautioning against non-essential travel into neighbouring provinces. Currently, all non-essential travel into Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador requires a 14-day self-isolation. All public health directives of each province must be followed. Under Nova Scotia's Health Protection Act order, visitors from outside Atlantic Canada must self-isolate for 14 days unless they completed their self-isolation in another Atlantic province.

 

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. 10, 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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