NB COVID-19 Summary: 60 new cases; outbreaks declared in 3 indigenous communities

The state’s rapid outbreak team was deployed to support the community and speed up testing.

Eight of the cases were found in Esgenopti, four in Nataganeg, and two in Metepenagiag.

George Guinish, chief of Nat Aganeg, said it was the first time that so many active incidents had occurred in their community.

“Our community is small and vulnerable,” he said. “It makes sense for us to put extra effort into testing to make sure that the four cases are unique.”

He added that it is important for people to remember that their area remains under circuit breaker measures.

“We feel it is contained and all individuals are quarantining and following public health guidelines,” Metepenagiag Chief Bill Ward said in an interview.

Local elementary schools and day care centers are closed. The school has already been closed for about two weeks after the outbreak of three people.

Residents are also urged to stick to family bubbles and avoid non-essential trips.

He said the mass test could be announced shortly.

The community has previously declared cases of COVID-19 and announced nine cases in September. At that time, the cluster was not classified as an outbreak by public health, Ward said.

“I think there are far more cases in Zone 7 this time around. [was] I used to keep growing every day. ”

“We’re containing the case. Using the term outbreak, people think it’s out of control and can’t handle it, but it’s not. It allows us to provide more services. It’s just a declaration used to do this. ”

Similar measures have been taken in Nataganeg, according to Guinish.

60 new cases declared

The state reported 60 new cases of the virus in a media release published on Saturday.

It is stated that 89 people have recovered, and the number of active cases in the state is 551. A total of 536,123 people have been tested during the pandemic, including 1,049 since the Friday update.

Release states that 39 are unvaccinated and 35 are fully vaccinated.

22 people are hospitalized, including 11 in the intensive care unit. Of the 22 hospitalized, 16 have not been vaccinated, 1 has been partially vaccinated and 5 have been fully vaccinated.

No one under the age of 19 is hospitalized because of the virus.

The state has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with 86.5 percent of eligible New Brunswickers increasing from 86.3 percent, and 93.1 percent receiving at least one vaccination, up from 93 percent the day before. I am reporting that.

Breakdown of new cases

Sixty cases of COVID-19 were reported in the five most concentrated healthy areas in the Miramichi area.

Eighteen cases were also detected in patients under the age of 19.

The new cases are categorized as follows:

Moncton Area, Zone 1, 17:

• 7 people under 19 years old.
• Two people 20-29.
• Person 30-39.
• People aged 40-49.
• Two people 60-69.
• 4 people 70-79.

14 cases are under investigation and 3 cases are contact information for previously confirmed cases.

St. John area, Zone 2, 14 cases:

• 4 people under 19 years old.
• Two people 20-29.
• Person 30-39.
• 4 people 40-49.
• Two people 60-69.
• Person 80-89.

Six of the cases were contacts of previously confirmed cases, and eight are under investigation.

Fredericton Region, Zone 3, 8 Cases:

• 3 people 20-29.
• Two people 30-39.
• People between the ages of 50 and 59.
• Two people 70-79.

Six are under investigation and two are contact information for previously confirmed cases.

Bassert area, zone 6, 3 cases:

• People aged 40-49.
• People between the ages of 50 and 59.
• Person 60-69.

All three are under investigation.

Miramichi area, zone 7, 18 cases:

• 7 people under 19 years old.
• Two people 20-29.
• 3 people 30-39.
• People aged 40-49.
• 3 people 50-59.
• Two people 70-79.

16 are under investigation and 2 are contacts for previously confirmed cases.

Public notice

The state shared a new public notice on Saturday.

The new exposure sites are:

Moncton Region, Zone 1:

• November 9th, 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm – Massa Hair Studio (279-D Amirault St., Dieppe)

St. John Region, Zone 1:

• November 8-10 – Delta Hotel by Marriott (39 King St., St. John)
• November 5th, 12: 30-2: 30 pm – Fair view lane (87 Landsdowne Ave., Saint John)

Fredericton Region, Zone 3:

• November 9th, 8 am-9am – Sobeys (375 Miramichi Rd., Oromocto)

Those who have not been fully vaccinated for at least 14 days before possible exposure and have symptoms should take the COVID lab test.They can book appointments online Or you need to call Tele-Care 811 and quarantine while waiting for the test results.

People who are not fully vaccinated and have no symptoms are now Home COVID-19 Rapid Point of Care Inspection (Rapid POCT) Screening kit. If you are not instructed to quarantine from public health, you do not need to quarantine.

All positive point-of-care test results should be confirmed by the polymerase chain reaction in the laboratory. PCR, test..

It can take up to 14 days after exposure to COVID-19 to become positive, so even if the result returns negative, continue self-monitoring for symptoms and be tested immediately if symptoms occur. is needed.

Also, avoid visiting vulnerable people’s homes, such as nursing homes, correctional facilities, and shelters, during those 14 days.

For people who have been fully vaccinated at least 14 days before possible exposure, public health should monitor symptoms for 14 days after possible exposure and take a COVID lab test if symptoms occur. I recommend it.

There is no need to quarantine while waiting for test results.

If you are asymptomatic, a rapid test kit is available and does not need to be quarantined.

Circuit breaker

The state reminds Newbrands Wicker that circuit breaker measures continue to be implemented in some parts of the Moncton and Miramichi regions.

They included Moncton, Dieppe and Riverview, and measures were extended until November 19.

This measure also applies to the entire Miramichi region, with the exception of the Black River Bridge and the eastern community, the Murray Settlement and the southern region, and New Jersey and the northern community.

“Enforcement is being strengthened to ensure that people who are supposed to be isolated are doing so, and that multiple household gatherings are not taking place,” the state added.

What to do if you have symptoms

People worried that COVID-19 may be possible Take a self-assessment test online..

According to public health, symptoms of the disease include fever above 38 ° C, new or worsening cough, sore throat, runny nose, headache, new malaise, and dyspnea.

For children, symptoms also include purple markings on the fingers and toes.

People with any of these symptoms should be at home and call 811 or their doctor and follow the instructions.