Travellers coming into Nova Scotia from outside the Atlantic provinces will now have to isolate away from family and friends, as new COVID-19 cases continue to be identified among close family contacts.
Previously, travellers could isolate with family or friends as long as physical distancing was ensured and a separate bathroom was used. Other individuals in the home did not need to self-isolate but had to monitor for symptoms of COVID-19.
There are now 16 active known cases in the province, all of which are travel related or are close contacts of infected individuals.
Premier Stephen McNeil made the announcement Monday, stating that he's worried about the rising number of cases in the Central Zone.
One new case in the zone was reported Monday and is a close contact of a previously reported case, according to a provincial government release.
McNeil said if travellers don't have the accommodations to isolate alone, everyone in the household must also isolate.
"People need to understand that if they're taking people into their home ... they are imposing a full 14-day isolation on themselves and their household members," said Dr. Robert Strang, the province's chief medical officer of health.
Strang said that also includes children in the home, who would not be able to attend school while isolating.
New cluster of COVID-19 cases
Strang said a new cluster of COVID-19 cases was identified in the Clayton Park area of Halifax and Public Health is working to identify possible contacts.
He also reminded people of three possible areas of exposure announced this weekend, including:
- The Bitter End Martini Bar and Restaurant on Argyle Street in Halifax on Nov. 2 from 9 p.m. to close.
- All Nations Full Gospel Church worshipping at Saint Andrew's United Church on Coburg Road., Halifax on Oct. 25 at 6 p.m.
- Montana's BBQ and Bar on Chain Lake Drive in Halifax on Oct. 25 from 6 p.m. to close.
Anyone who was at these locations has been asked to call 811 to set up a test, even if they don't have symptoms.
Strang said Public Health is working to make testing faster for those that may have been exposed at these locations.
There have been a string of possible COVID-19 exposure notices, including at restaurants, on Halifax Transit buses, on flights, at sports facilities and at stores.
'We're not here to judge'
Strang said anyone who receives a call from Public Health is reminded to be honest about where they've been to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia.
"We're not here to judge, we're just here to help people," he said.
Five cases that were listed as active on Sunday are no longer considered active.
A government news release said Nova Scotia Health Authority labs completed 658 tests Sunday, although due to a technical issue, the number does not include some tests from labs outside of the Central Zone. The numbers will be updated when that information is available.
So far, Nova Scotia has had 1,129 positive cases and 65 deaths. No one is currently in hospital.
The latest numbers from around the Atlantic bubble are:
- New Brunswick reported one new case Sunday. It had 24 active cases.
- Newfoundland and Labrador reported one new case Sunday. It had seven active cases.
- P.E.I. reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, both related to travel outside the Atlantic bubble. It had two active cases.
Symptoms
Anyone with one of the following symptoms should visit the COVID-19 self-assessment website or call 811:
- Fever.
- Cough or worsening of a previous cough.
Anyone with two or more of the following symptoms is also asked to visit the website or call 811:
- Sore throat.
- Headache.
- Shortness of breath.
- Runny nose.
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2020-11-09 20:29:00Z
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