Chief public health officer Dr. Robert Strang announced 31 new cases on Monday, bringing the provincial total to 293.
Nine are now in hospital and 64 have now recovered. Over 10,000 COVID-19 tests have come back negative.
Of the cases in the province, 52 percent are female and 48 percent are male. The age group with the most positive cases is those between the ages of 45 and 64.
Updated case numbers will be announced later in the day.
With files from Sarah Ritchie.
Questions about COVID-19? Here are some things you need to know:
Health officials caution against all international travel. Returning travelers are legally obligated to self-isolate for 14 days, beginning March 26, in case they develop symptoms and to prevent spreading the virus to others. Some provinces and territories have also implemented additional recommendations or enforcement measures to ensure those returning to the area self-isolate.
Symptoms can include fever, cough and difficulty breathing — very similar to a cold or flu. Some people can develop a more severe illness. People most at risk of this include older adults and people with severe chronic medical conditions like heart, lung or kidney disease. If you develop symptoms, contact public health authorities.
To prevent the virus from spreading, experts recommend frequent handwashing and coughing into your sleeve. They also recommend minimizing contact with others, staying home as much as possible and maintaining a distance of two meters from other people if you go out.
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