Nova Scotia is working this week to lift all remaining COVID-19 restrictions. This includes a compulsory self-quarantine period for those who test positive.
In a Monday release, the state's chief health doctor, Dr. Robert Strang, said "now is the right time" to remove the remaining rules. They will be lifted on Wednesday.
"During the summer, the wave of COVID-19 mutants is expected to be smaller, but due to the higher vaccination rate and lower risk of serious illness due to the Omicron mutant, COVID-19 Learning to coexist makes it easier to manage, "Stran said.
"The pandemic is not over, but Nova Scotia has the tools and resources to make the right decisions to keep each other safe."
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From 12:01 am on Wednesday, quarantine will shift from "required" to "strongly recommended" for those who test positive for COVID-19 or have symptoms. .. Currently, people infected with COVID-19 should be self-isolated for 7 days from a positive test or onset of symptoms.
"For people with symptoms, it's still important to avoid high-risk settings and avoid high-risk people," the release said.
"If the workplace has occupational health policies that are stricter than general public health recommendations, such as mandatory masking and quarantine requirements, people must continue to follow those policies. There are. ”
Most restrictions in high-risk environments such as medical facilities will continue, the release states.
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This is also effective That day, the guidance on using masks will move from "highly recommended" to "options", but it is still highly recommended for sick people and those in crowded outdoor environments. ..
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People who have COVID-19 symptoms but cannot self-isolate are strongly encouraged to stay healthy. Recommended-I put the mask on indoor public places, public transport, and crowded places.
"It is up to you to decide whether to wear a mask and weigh the risk factors and comfort, and the risk factors and comfort of the people around you," the release said.
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Tests and high risk settings
States continue to test symptomatic people for COVID-19 It will be done at state-wide centers that have stated that it is accessible, but tests will no longer be provided to asymptomatic individuals.
Similarly, people with symptoms in the low-risk category on a self-assessment have access to rapid testing only and should undergo a PCR test even if the rapid testing is positive. there is no. ..
High-risk people, and those who work or live in a high-risk aggregate environment, will continue to have access to PCR tests.
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Examinations at the Rapid Public Library and MLA offices will continue to be available, but those who are ill should not go.
Similarly, visitors and caregivers designated in the care, correction, shelter and transition house settings will no longer need proof of vaccination to visit. You can also visit private areas and remove masks outdoors.
A 7-day quarantine of residents who tested positive for COVID-19 remains necessary, and according to the release,a mandatory vaccination protocol for the high-risk setting of COVID-19is the location.
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Move to monthly report
Similarly, from this month, the state will report monthly COVID-19 Will be posted online. The state has produced a weekly report since March, which was updated daily before that.
"The report is produced on the 15th of every month and reflects the COVID-19 epidemiology of the previous month," said the release on Monday.
"The first monthly report is from June and will be available on July 15th."
The COVID-19 dashboard will continue to be updated weekly, state. Added.
In last Thursday'slatest weekly report, Nova Scotia reported four deaths associated with COVID-19, 1,491 new laboratory cases, and 28 cases. Reported hospitalization.
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