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COVID-19: N.S. reports no deaths, small dip in hospital admissions in weekly update

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COVID-19 deaths and 1,683 positive PCR tests in the seven-day period ending Aug. 1.The previous update, which covered the week ending July 25, reported five deaths and 1,910 positive PCR tests.Of note, the province changed its PCR testing strategy in early July.

Only those with symptoms and in a high-risk category have access to lab-based PCR testing.Meanwhile, Nova Scotia Health said this week that it had noticed an “increased demand” for rapid tests.

Some locations, including libraries, had reported running out of the tests.In July, 233,620 rapid tests were distributed — 34,000 more than in June.Nova Scotia Health said it was working to “meet the need” by increasing the number of tests distributed to community partners.

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