Public Health guidance related to COVID-19 symptoms will become a bit more stringent beginning next week.
There were no new cases of the novel coronovirus announced in the province yesterday. The province continues to have 4 active cases.
Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Janice Fitzgerald announced yesterdays COVID-19 briefing as effective as of Monday, November 2 nd those with one of the following symptoms — either fever or new or worsening cough— will meet the requirements to get tested.
For all other symptoms – such as headaches, sore throat, and unexplained loss of appetite or fatigue – the two symptoms requirements will remain in place.