NB reports 6 new COVID-19 cases. 77 active cases

Halifax-New Brunswick reports six new cases of COVID-19-the number of active cases is 77. In addition, the state warns of potential exposure to three schools.

On Sunday, the state announced new cases, including five in Zone 2 and one in Zone 3.

To date, 430 cases have been identified in New Brunswick, with 347 recovering. There were 6 deaths, 77 active cases and 1 inpatient case – 116,247 tests were performed.

“As a state, we need new efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, and we need it now,” said Dr. Jennifer Russell, director of health at New Brunswick, in a statement on Sunday. Said in. “We need everyone in every corner of the state to have as little close contact as possible and follow public health measures.”

6 new cases

The five cases in Zone 2 (St. John region) are:

• 3 people under 19 years old

• Two people 20-29 years old

One case in Zone 3 (Fredericton area) is an individual in his thirties.

All cases are self-isolating and under investigation.

“We are working together on a retreat to this latest state in the fight against COVID-19. Prime Minister Brain Higgs said in a statement on Sunday that he would take immediate action to control the situation. I would like to thank many health and public security workers. ” “They are doing a great job, but in order to bring us all back to yellow levels, we all need to follow our public health guidelines and play our part to step up to our beautiful state. There is. “

Exposure to school

On Saturday, families of students and staff at Hampton Middle School in Hampton and Simmons High School in St. John were notified of positive cases at each school. In addition, families of students and staff at Harbourview High School in St. John were informed that they could be exposed to cases of COVID-19.

The school contacts the family and communicates potential changes in learning.

At this time, no student-to-student transmission has been confirmed at any school.

Residents who are in close contact with the case or who have family members who are in close contact with the case will be notified by public health about contact tracing. If residents are not directly contacted by public health, they are not identified as close contacts.

NB whole case

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

Zone 1 – Moncton Region: 126 confirmed cases (32 active cases)

zone 2 -saint John Region: 68 confirmed cases (35 active cases)

Zone 3 – Fredericton Region: 82 confirmed cases (8 active cases)

Zone 4 – Edmundston Region: 8 confirmed cases

Zone 5 – Campbellton area: 137 confirmed cases

Zone 6 – Bathurst Region: 5 confirmed cases (2 active cases)

Zone 7 – Miramichi area: 4 confirmed cases

The state recently announced that if residents are experiencing mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms, they can undergo an online self-assessment.

Recovery efforts

Zone 1 (Moncton area) and Zone 2 (St. John area) remain at orange level under the state’s COVID-19 recovery plan.The orange level rule is Available online.. Some of the orange rules warn residents to stick to one household foam, keep a distance of 2 meters, and wear a mask while in public spaces indoors and outdoors.

All other zones in New Brunswick remain at yellow levels. During this time, public health measures and guidelines must be followed.

To see the boundaries of each health zone, go to New Brunswick COVID-19 dashboard..

Travel

A recent report from the Nova Scotia Public Health Service of a COVID-19 community outbreak in Halifax has led the New Brunswick Public Health Service to visit Halifax and return home, including New Brunswick. Pay special attention to anyone traveling from the area to New Brunswick.

People who have recently traveled to the Halifax area are supposed to act as if they were in one of New Brunswick’s orange zones, even if they live in the yellow zone. This means wearing masks in public places, indoors and outdoors, limiting close contact with the bubble of one household and avoiding visits to areas with vulnerable populations.

Two zones in New Brunswick (Zone 1 (Moncton area) and Zone 2 (St. John area)) are currently at the orange level. Restrict non-essential trips to and from the Orange Zone and Halifax. If you are traveling for essential reasons, self-monitor your symptoms and follow the orange level guidance when you return to the yellow zone.

People with COVID-19 symptoms are immediately required to self-quarantine and be tested for the virus.

Occurrence in a nursing home

Public health declared an outbreak at St. John’s nursing home, Shanek Stacker Hall, on Friday, and self-monitoring of COVID-19 symptoms for visitors to the Parkland Shanek Scanpass between November 15 and 20, 2020. I am seeking. All close contacts for confirmed cases are contacted or contacted by public health.

All tests from the Parkland Shannex campus are Dr. Processed by Georges L. Dumont Microbiology Lab. At this time, there are a total of 4 confirmed cases at this facility.

Exposure notification

Contact tracing performed by public health in recent positive cases determined the following possible exposures in these areas of Zone 2 on November 14, 2020.

• 83 Bar Arcade from midnight to 2am (43 Princess Street, Saint John)

• O’Leary’s Pub, midnight to 2am (46 Princess St., Saint John)

• Callie’s Pub, midnight to 2am (2 Princess St., Saint John)

• Play Hummus between 2am and 3am (44 Water St., Saint John)

For those who are in any of these locations, public health guidance includes:

• In the absence of COVID-19 symptoms, self-monitor and follow all public health guidelines.

• If you have mild to moderate symptoms of COVID-19 and do not need to consult a nurse, complete a self-assessment and be tested.

• For the next 14 days, avoid visiting vulnerable people such as nursing homes, correctional facilities, and shelters.

• Wash your hands frequently.

Public health follows standard processes in dealing with cases in which the public may have been exposed to cases of COVID-19. If records management can identify a person who may have been exposed, authorities will contact these individuals directly and will not make a separate announcement. If authorities are unable to pinpoint who may have been exposed to the virus in a particular location, public health will issue public notices to warn and direct those who may have been affected.

Collecting contact information

Managed locations where seats are provided for dining, drinking, socializing, celebrations, ceremonies, or entertainment purposes must record name and contact information, as well as the time of everyone in attendance.

The venue is instructed to keep the information in a safe place rather than publicly. For more information, see Collection of Names and Contacts for Mandatory Order COVID-19. There are also forms that can be printed to help companies.

Execution

Police officers, police officers, Judiciary and Public Security Department public health inspectors, and WorkSafe New Brunswick inspectors are stationed throughout the state to ensure that the rules are being followed. They are actively visiting businesses and public spaces throughout the state. Those who refuse to comply with the provisions of the compulsory order have been charged.

Vehicle traffic information

The New Brunswick online dashboard contains information about the traffic of vehicles approaching the New Brunswick border.

On Saturday, 1,274 private and 737 commercial vehicles attempted to cross the border into the state.

Of the vehicles trying to cross the border, 38 were denied entry with a 1.9% refusal rate.