Nova Scotia reports no new COVID-19 cases for 5th consecutive day

Nova Scotia is reporting no new COVID-19 cases for thefifth straight day.

In a news release Monday, the province said 401tests were completed at the QEII Health Science Centre's microbiology lab on Sunday, and all were negative for the virus.

The last new casewas reportedon July 8 when a truck driver who had travelled outside of Canada tested positive.

There are three known active cases in the province, all of which are related to travel.One person who previously tested positive for the virus remains in hospital, but their case is now considered resolved.

So far, there have been1,066 positive COVID-19 tests and 63 deaths.

Symptoms list

People with one or more of the following COVID-19 symptoms are asked to visit811's website.

• Fever (i.e. 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 blueish lesions on the feet, toes or fingers without clear cause.