Three new COVID-19 cases identified by NB. 26 active cases remain

Halifax-New Brunswick reported three new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, with one of the active cases recovering.

All new cases are in Zone 3 (Fredericton region) and include:

• Individuals under the age of 19

• Two people in their 50s

According to the state, all three cases are self-isolating and under investigation.

Breakdown of cases

New Brunswick has 353 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Of these, 321 have recovered. Six people have died and 26 active cases remain in the state.

Two patients were hospitalized for the virus and no one was in the intensive care unit.

To date, 106,353 COVID-19 tests have been conducted in New Brunswick.

Case location

Case numbers are categorized into seven health zones in New Brunswick.

• Zone 1 – Moncton Region: 94 confirmed cases (1 active case)

• Zone 2 – St. John Region: 33 confirmed cases (1 active case)

• Zone 3 – Fredericton Region: 73 confirmed cases (12 active cases)

• Zone 4 – Edmundston Region: 8 confirmed cases

• Zone 5 – Campbellton Region: 137 confirmed cases (10 active cases)

• Zone 6 – Bathurst Region: 4 confirmed cases (1 active case)

• Zone 7 – Miramichi Area: 4 confirmed cases (1 active case)

Remembrance Day Ceremony Guidelines

Public Health in New Brunswick has issued guidelines to safely commemorate Remembrance Day during the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to public health, ceremonies with physical distances of up to 50 people are allowed.

If there are more than 50 meetings, the organizer / company / organization must keep a record of the names and contact information of everyone in attendance.

Physical distances must be carried out at all ceremonies and masks must be warned indoors.

A complete list of guidelines is available NB Public Health Website..

Turn Zone 5 back to yellow

The Campbellton region of New Brunswick (Zone 5) returned to the yellow level of the state’s COVID-19 recovery program at midnight on Friday.

Public health states that it has made recommendations based on a consistently declining number of cases and a significant reduction in the risk of further infection.

The Campbellton region returned to orange levels on October 9, after an outbreak in the region. Between October 8th and October 9th, 83 new cases were reported in the area.

As of Saturday, there are 10 active cases in the Campbellton area.

At the yellow level, you must follow public health measures and guidelines. This includes wearing masks in all indoor public places. Recovery level rules are available online.

“Returning Zone 5 to yellow levels is the result of a huge amount of cooperation involving public health workers, local health officials, local citizen leaders, and most importantly, local residents. “Dr. Jennifer Russell said. Chief Medical Officer of Health. “The risk of COVID-19 continues to increase throughout the Atlantic bubble. In fact, blockades are imminent in the United Kingdom, parts of Europe, the United States and Canada. That is why we are in close contact. By doing your best to prevent the virus by taking evidence-based measures such as limiting numbers, keeping physical distances, wearing masks, staying home in case of illness, and undergoing inspections. The risk should be reduced if there are mild symptoms. “

Joe Noel, Mayor of Verdoon, said:

State marks money to fight COVID

The state government has also announced more than $ 15 million infusions to fight the virus.

Of that money, $ 10.5 million will be spent on nursing homes and adult housing, and $ 3.7 million will be spent on child welfare programs, including group homes and foster parents.

The emergency shelter will receive $ 1.2 million to cover some of the costs associated with the pandemic.

“We regularly monitor the needs of the community, whether it’s a shelter or a housing issue such as income or Medicare,” said Bruce Fitch, Minister of Social Development, New Brunswick. It was.

Elderly advocate Cecil Casista says he wants this money to be spent in the right way.

“This is a step in the right direction,” she said. “Staff, also protective equipment, we would like to make sure this is directly designated for those nursing homes and special care homes.

The state has also designated $ 2.7 million to support sports and recreational organizations affected by COVID-19.

Vehicle traffic information

New Brunswick’s online dashboard contains information about the traffic of vehicles approaching the state.

On Friday, 2,049 personal and 1,047 commercial vehicles attempted to cross the border into the state.

Of the vehicles trying to cross the border, 42 were denied entry, with a denial rate of 1.4%.