A press conference was held Sunday to announce the first presumptive cases of Covid-19 in Nova Scotia. From left: Health and Wellness Minister Randy Delorey, Premier Stephen McNeil, Dr. Robert Strang, chief medical officer of health and deputy chief medical officer of health Dr. Gaynor Watson-Creed,
An assisted living resident may have been exposed to Covid-19 by a relative refusing to self-isolate.
Ridgewood Assisted Living In Bridgewater closed its doors to all visitors Saturday when a resident received a visit from a family member returning from international travel who refused to self-isolate.
At a press conference on Sunday on presumptive Covid-19 cases in Nova Scotia, Dr. Robert Strang, Chief Medical Officer of Health said it is detrimental that people who could have been exposed to Covid-19 self isolate.
“This is a time not to think about ourselves, but a time to think more about each other,” he said.
“I really appeal to those people who are being asked or told to self-isolate, they need to adhere to that.”
The provincial government announced visitation at long term health facilities has been closed to all outside visitors across the province to avoid the spread of Covid-19 to seniors.
They also shut down visitations to all correctional facilities, as well as closed the doors to schools, daycare facilities and casinos.
At the press conference, the province also implemented a strict 14-day self isolation for anyone returning from international travel, regardless of if they show symptoms or not.
Strang said people need to support those who are self-isolating.
“As communities, we need to support people,” he said.
“If people are self-isolated, and they need help picking up groceries and prescriptions, we need to step up as community members to work together and protect each other.”
The resident who has been potentially exposed to Covid-19 has been isolated in their room for 14 days but is exhibiting no symptoms at this time.
(With files from Emma Taylor)
