The Chronicle Herald (Provincial)
Five new COVID-19 cases reported in N.S.
Two potential exposure sites in downtown Halifax
Nova Scotia Public Health reported five new COVID19 cases on Thursday. There were also four recoveries in the province, with a total active case count of 60.
Three cases are in the central zone, two are close contacts of previously reported cases and one is under investigation.
In the western zone, there is one new case, which is under investigation.
The remaining case was reported in the northern zone and is related to travel.
On Wednesday, Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 3,792 tests.
As of Wednesday, 1,449,655 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered. Of those, 692,191 Nova Scotians have received their second dose.
Since April 1, there have been 4,300 positive COVID19 cases and 28 deaths. Cases range in age from under 10 to over 90. There are 4,212 resolved cases.
Cumulative cases may change as data is updated in Panorama.
POTENTIAL SATURDAY NIGHT EXPOSURE SITES
On Wednesday afternoon, Nova Scotia Public Health advised of two potential exposure sites for COVID-19 in downtown Halifax establishments overnight on Saturday, Aug. 28 and Sunday, Aug. 29.
Anyone who worked at or visited the following locations on the specific dates and times should book a COVID-19 test at covid-selfassessment.novascotia.ca regardless of whether or not they have symptoms. Those without online access, or have concerning symptoms, can call 811.
• Kai Brady’s Fancy Dive Bar (5679 Spring Garden Rd.), from 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28, until 2 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 29. Anyone exposed to the virus at this location and date may develop symptoms up to and including Sept. 12.
• Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub (1645 Argyle St.), from 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28, until 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 29. Anyone exposed to the virus at this location and date may develop symptoms up to and including Sept. 12.
Both were deemed moderate risk exposure sites; those who are fully or partially vaccinated do not need to self-isolate as long as they are not experiencing any symptoms, but must get tested for COVID-19. Those who are not vaccinated must get tested and self-isolate until they receive a negative test result.
SYMPTOMS AND ASSESSMENT
Nova Scotians should visit covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/ to do a self-assessment if in the past 48 hours they have had or are currently experiencing a cough (new or worsening) or two or more of the following symptoms: • fever (chills, sweats); • headache; • runny nose or nasal congestion; • sore throat; • shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.
Anyone with symptoms should immediately self-isolate and book a test.