From GNB Youtube.
New Brunswick Public Health is reporting three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the province.
One case is an individual in their 20’s in Zone 5, the Campbellton region, and is a health care worker at the Campbellton Regional Hospital.
Two cases are in the Moncton region, Zone 1, and are temporary foreign workers.
One individual is in their 20’s and the other individual is in their 30’s.
Chief medical officer of health Dr. Jennifer Russell says the two workers are in isolation and have had minimal contact with others.
She adds they will continue to isolate until they recover.
“We all have different and important roles in slowing the spread of COVID-19,” said Dr. Russell.
“Everyone is trying to do their part to help. This gives us hope and strengthens our belief that, despite the uncertainty ahead, by working together we can create more resilient and connected families and communities, and a stronger society.”
There have been two deaths and the number of active cases is 29.
Four patients are in hospital with one in an intensive care unit.
As of today, 37,509 tests have been conducted.
All areas of New Brunswick except Zone 5 are currently in the Yellow level of the COVID-19 recovery plan, which is aimed at the gradual reopening of businesses and activities.
Zone 5 remains at the Orange level of the recovery plan.
