Nova Scotia eases COVID-19 regulations for organized activities A news release says 858 negative tests were completed on Saturday, bringing the total number of tests completed since the pandemic began to 88,514.To date, Nova Scotia has reported 1,086 active cases of COVID-19 and considers 1,021 cases resolved.There have been 65 deaths as a result of the virus in the province.The province’s health officials urge anyone currently experiencing a fever or cough to visit the 811 website to see if an assessment is needed.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]In addition, if an individual is experiencing two or more of the following symptoms, they are also asked to see if an assessment is needed: Here’s what.