2 new COVID-19 cases identified in Nova Scotia

Two new cases of COVID-19 have beenidentified inNova Scotia, bringing the number of active cases to 23.

Both cases are in the Central Zone and are connected to previously reported cases, theHealth Department said Monday in a news release. Those casesremainunder investigation.

The Nova Scotia Health Authority completed 844 tests Sunday.

Overall, the provincehas recorded 1,146 positive COVID-19 cases and 65 deaths.

Later in the day, the province announced two additional cases. The newest cases areconnected to two schools in the Dartmouth, N.S., area.

Possible exposures in Halifax

On Sunday, Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of healthurged Nova Scotians not to become complacent.

"As we've seen in other provinces, cases of COVID-19 can spike in the blink of an eye," said Dr. Robert Strang.

"Please continue following the protocols and limit your number of close social contacts and social activities."

A number of possible exposure sites have been identified in the Halifax area. Anyone who has visited these places at the times mentioned should monitor for symptoms:

• MECat 1550 Granville St.on Nov. 4 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. It is expected that anyone exposed to the virus here may develop symptoms up to and includingNov. 18.
• Aerobics First at6166 Quinpool Rd. on Nov. 7 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.It is expected that anyone exposed to the virus here may develop symptoms up to and including Nov. 21.
• Pet Valuat 5686 Spring Garden Rd. on Nov. 9 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. It is expected that anyone exposed to the virus here may develop symptoms up to and including Nov. 23.
• East Preston Recreation Centre the gym/basketball court at 24 Brooks Dr.on Nov. 9 from 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. It is expected that anyone exposed to the virus here may develop symptoms up to and including Nov. 23.
• Economy Shoe Shop Bar & Restauranton Argyle Streeton Nov. 8 between 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. In a social media post, the Economy Shoe Shopspecified the exposure happened at itsSunday night comedy show.Anyone at the bar during this time should monitor for symptoms of COVID-19. It is expected that anyone exposed to the virus here may develop symptoms up toand includingNov. 22.
• John W. Lindsay YMCA Gymat 5640 Sackville St. on Nov. 9 and Nov. 10 from6 a.m. and 8 a.m. Anyone who was in thegym section of the facilityduring this time shouldmonitor for COVID-19 symptoms. It is expectedthat anyone exposed to the virus here maydevelop symptoms up toand includingNov. 24.
• The Local Restaurant and Barat2037 Gottingen St. on Nov. 9 between 4 p.m. to close.
• Tim Hortonsat36 Verdi Dr., Bedford Commons, Bedfordon Nov. 12 from 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m.Anyone at this spot during this time should monitor for symptoms of COVID-19, which may develop up until Nov. 26.

The health authorityrevised its exposure notice about The Local onSaturday evening,sayinganyone who was at the bar during the affected timeframe should call 811 to set up a test, even if they don't have symptoms.

Atlantic bubble

The latest numbers from around the Atlantic bubble are:

• New Brunswickreportedeight new casesMonday, bringing the number of active cases in the province to 28.
• Newfoundland and Labradorreported no new cases Monday.The number of active cases remains at 10.
• P.E.I.reportedone new case Wednesday.The province has four active cases.

Symptoms

Anyone with one of the following symptoms should visit the COVID-19self-assessment websiteor 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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