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Province reports no new COVID-19 cases Thursday

Nova Scotia has reported no new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday.

2 known active cases remain

The QEII Health Sciences Centre's microbiology lab completed 598 Nova Scotia tests on Wednesday. (Mark Felix/AFP/Getty Images)

Nova Scotia reportedno new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday.

No new cases were identified among598 Nova Scotia tests that were completed at the QEII Health Sciences Centre's microbiology lab on Wednesday, according toa news release from the Department of Health.

There are still only two known active cases in the province.

Theremaining two cases wereidentifiedon August 2and are both connected to international travel. The individuals are self-isolating.

The province has had65,159 negative test results, 1,071 positive COVID-19 cases and 64 deaths.

Symptoms list

People with one or more of the following COVID-19 symptoms are asked to visit 811'swebsite:

  • Fever (chills, sweats).
  • Cough or worsening of a previous cough.
  • Sore throat.
  • Headache.
  • Shortness of breath.
  • Muscle aches.
  • Sneezing.
  • Nasal congestion/runny nose.
  • Hoarse voice.
  • Diarrhea.
  • Unusual fatigue.
  • Loss of sense of smell or taste.
  • Red, purple or bluish lesions on the feet, toes or fingers that do not have a clear cause.