A warning from Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health.
Dr. Robert Strang is telling people to beware of uncrupulous people giving false information.
He says everyone should get your information from legitimate sources and don’t believe the promises of cures and immunity boosters.
“This information is wrong and it is dangerous. We know that there is a lot of research underway, legitimate research that people here in Nova Scotia are involved in, around looking for developing a vaccine, around looking at existing medications or creating new medications to actually be able to treat COVID-19.”
Dr. Strang is also warning people to beware scams offering protective equipment.
He says the best thing anyone can do is the same as any other respiratory infection.
“Rest…fluids, using Tylenol and Advil to control aches and pains. It’s important that, if somebody’s at home, we’re following very strict advice around good hand washing, people providing care, putting a mask on an individual who is sick and coughing, being very thorough about cleaning surfaces.”
Dr, Strang says if someone needs to be in hospital, there are more advanced care methods, including oxygen.
As of today, there have been 5,763 negative test results and 147 confirmed cases i Nova Scotia.
Twenty new cases were identified yesterday (Monday), with most cases connected to travel or a known case.
Public health has concluded that one case is the result of transmission within the community.
To date, four staff and two residents of long-term care facilities have tested positive for COVID-19.
Appropriate infection prevention and control measures are in place for both residents and staff.
