Dr. Jennifer Russell (GNB YouTube)
New Brunswick Public Health is reporting two new cases of COVID-19 today and both are in Zone 5, the Campbellton region.
The new cases are someone in their 30’s and someone in their 40’s and both are employees of the Campbellton Regional Hospital.
“All of the stakeholders at the Campbellton Regional Hospital are mobilized to ensure that everything is in place to provide quality care and ensure the safety of patients and staff,” said Gilles Lanteigne, chief executive officer of Vitalité Health Network.
“Our processes are in place, our staff are trained and have the personal protective equipment they need to do their jobs. I am confident that we will get through these difficult times.”
There are now 29 active cases of COVID-19 in the province – all are in Zone 5 except for one case in the Moncton region, Zone 1.
Three people have recovered in Zone 5 and there has been one death in that region.
Five patients are hospitalized with one in an intensive care unit.
“This is an evolving situation at the Campbellton Regional Hospital and everyone must watch for symptoms since COVID-19 is going to be with us for a long time,” said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health.
Also today, the provincial government renewed the state of emergency mandatory order for another 14 days under the authority of the Emergency Measures Act.
