N.S. reports three cases of COVID-19 Sunday

Nova Scotia reported three new cases of COVID-19 Sunday, ending a four-day streak of no new cases.

There were also no recoveries reported.

The new cases are all in the central zone. Two are close contacts of previously reported cases and one is under investigation, according to public health officials.

As of Sunday, the province has eight active cases of COVID-19.

Of the active cases, two people are in hospital COVID-19 units, including one in ICU.

Since April 1, there have been 4,131 positive COVID19 cases and 26 deaths reported. The cases range in age from under 10 to over 90. There are 4,097 resolved cases.

TESTING

Nova Scotia Health Authority's labs completed 2732 tests on Saturday.

People with or without symptoms of the virus can book a test at covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/en.

Nova Scotians with no symptoms who would like to get tested are encouraged to use one of the primary assessment centres with drop-in testing, pop-up sites or public health mobile units.

Anyone experiencing COVID-19 symptoms is advised to self-isolate and book a COVID-19 test.

Anyone advised by public health that they were a close contact of someone who tested postive for COVID-19 needs to complete a full 14day quarantine — regardless of test results — unless they are fully vaccinated.

If you are fully vaccinated at least 14 days before the exposure date, you do not need to self-isolate as long as they are not experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms. However, you should still get tested and monitor for symptoms up to 14 days after the exposure date.

If you develop symptoms, you should get tested and self-isolate until you receive a negative test result.

More information on testing can be found at nshealth. ca/coronavirustesting.

SYMPTOMS TO WATCH FOR

Nova Scotians should visit covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/ to do a self-assessment if they are currently experiencing or have experienced mild symptoms in the past 48 hours.

People can call 811 if they cannot access the online selfassessment or wish to speak with a health-care professional about their symptoms.

Symptoms to watch out for include:

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

• sore throat

• runny nose/nasal congestion

• headache

• shortness of breath/difficulty breathing

Anyone with symptoms should immediately selfisolate and book a COVID-19 test.

DROP-IN VACCINE CLINICS

Some community vaccine clinics are now open for drop-ins to allow residents easier access to the COVID19 vaccine for their first or second dose.

To be eligible for the second dose, you must have received your first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at least 28 days ago.

All drop-in clinics will be offering the Moderna vaccine, due to increased supply. Moderna is available to adults 18 or older.

Regardless of which vaccine an adult has had for their first dose, whether it be Pfizer, Moderna or Astra Zeneca, they can take Pfizer or Moderna as their second dose.

Below are the dates and locations for drop-in vaccine appointments:

CENTRAL ZONE

Bayers Lake Community Vaccine Clinic

41 Washmill Lake Rd., Halifax

(Located in the former Brick building next to Old Navy)

Open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Tuesday

WESTERN ZONE

Berwick Fire Hall

300 Commercial St., Berwick

Open Monday to Friday this week, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

NORTHERN ZONE

Rath Eastlink Community Centre (drive-thru)

625 Abenaki Rd., Truro Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. starting Monday