No new cases in N.S.

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia marked its 13th day without a new COVID-19 case on Sunday.

The QEII Health Sciences Centre's microbiology lab completed 281 Nova Scotia tests on Saturday but all turned up negative.

The Health Department said one active case remained in the province. It listed two people still in hospital — one in intensive care — but in a news release said one patient had recovered from the virus and remained in hospital for other reasons.

"I hope Nova Scotians were able to reconnect with their loved ones and enjoy the outdoors this weekend," said Premier Stephen McNeil in the release.

"Thank you to all Nova Scotians for their hard work —- it has not been easy, but our efforts are paying off. Please continue to be safe and follow public health advice."

To date, Nova Scotia has 51,111 negative test results, 1,061 positive COVID-19 cases and 62 deaths. Nine-hundred and ninety-eight cases are now resolved.

“It remains important for Nova Scotians to strictly adhere to the public health order and directives — practise good hand-washing and other hygiene steps and maintain a physical distance when and where required,” the release said.

Nova Scotians can find accurate, up-to-date information, hand-washing posters and fact sheets at https://novascotia. ca/coronavirus. Businesses and other organizations can find information to help them safely reopen at https://novascotia.ca/ reopening-nova-scotia.