Nova Scotia Restricts Entry to Long-term Care Homes to Those Who Have Travelled Outside the Country

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Although there have been no recorded cases until now in Nova Scotia, the province is taking proactive measures to prevent coronavirus infections in its long-term care homes. According to the media release, the province is restricting visitors who have travelled outside the country in the last 14 days from entering long-term care homes. Dr. Robert Strang also reminded Nova Scotians that, anyone who is feeling unwell should not enter a long-term care facility.

 

“We are expanding our screening to include travel outside of the country as the virus continues to spread,” said Dr. Robert Strang, chief medical officer of health. “With more cases expected in Canada and spread into the community likely, we are adapting our processes to respond to this rapidly evolving situation.”

Today, Dr. Bonnie Henry, British Columbia’s Health Officer, reported British Columbia’s first fatality relating to coronavirus (COVID-19) in a long-term care facility in Metro Vancouver, Lynn Valley Care Centre.

The Nova Scotian government is also advising anyone who has travelled outside Canada to closely monitor their health for 14 days after returning to the country. Those who feel unwell should stay at home/self-isolate away from the public. Individuals who develop a fever, with a temperature 38°C or higher, and/or cough should call 811 for assessment.

 

 

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