We can see from our case numbers that Nova Scotians and university students returning to our province are doing a good job following the public health protocols and orders, Premier Stephen McNeil said in a news release Saturday.
This is the second case to be identified at St. FX this week. The first case also involved a returning student who arrived to campus on Jan. 3 and immediately began isolating. The two cases appear to be unrelated. Our plans have been fully enacted, including activating the necessary supports for our student, and the risk to the overall community remains low, the release said.
Appointments can be booked up to three days in advance.
Students must self-isolate for the full 14 days, even with a negative test result. They are not allowed to attend in-person classes until their quarantine is finished.
If any student is experiencing symptoms they need to complete a self-assessment online or call 811. I want to welcome returning students and thank them for following public health protocols. I also remind asymptomatic students to get a COVID-19 test during their self-isolation, said Premier Stephen McNeil in the release. Staying vigilant and following all the protective measures will help keep our case numbers low as our vaccine program is rolled out across the province.
HALIFAX Health officials in Nova Scotia reported 12 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, increasing the total number of active cases in the province to 29. According to the province’s website, two previously-reported cases are now considered resolved. The Nova Scotia Health Authority s labs completed 1,578 Nova Scotia tests on Tuesday. Nine of the new cases are in the Central Zone, seven of which are close contacts to previously-reported cases. One case in this zone is related to travel outside Atlantic Canada, while the ninth case is still under investigation. Two of the cases are in the province’s Western Zone. One case is related to travel outside Atlantic Canada, while the other case is a close contact of a previously-reported case.
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12 new COVID-19 cases reported Wednesday
Post-secondary students returning to Nova Scotia from outside of Atlantic Canada are strongly encouraged to book a COVID-19 test for day 6, 7, or 8 of their 14-day self-isolation period
Jan 6, 2021 3:24 PM By: HalifaxToday Staff
As of today, Jan. 6, Nova Scotia has 29 active cases of COVID-19. Twelve new cases are being reported today, Jan. 6.
Two cases are in Western Zone. One case is related to travel outside Atlantic Canada. The other case is a close contact of a previously reported case.
One case is in Eastern Zone and is related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada. The person is a student at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish. The student lives on campus and has been self-isolating, as required.