NSHA Public Health is warning of potential exposure to COVID-19 on Halifax Transit buses after a second driver tested positive for the novel coronavirus disease on Friday.

In a news release Saturday, the NSHA said there was possible exposure on the following bus routes: [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] Public Health said in a statement that it’s directly contacting anyone known to be a close contact of the individuals confirmed to have COVID-19. “While most people have been contacted, there could be some contacts that Public Health is not aware of,” NSHA said.

According to NSHA, it is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus on the dates stated above may develop symptoms up to, and including

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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