The chief medical officer of health has announced an eighth death related to COVID-19 in New Brunswick since the pandemic began.
Dr. Jennifer Russell offered her condolences to the loved ones of an individual in their 60s in Zone 4 who died of underlying complications including COVID-19.
“This reminds us, once again, that behind the numbers and statistics of the COVID-19 pandemic are people,” said Dr. Russell.
“This was a fellow New Brunswicker who enjoyed life and love, with family and friends who cherished them. I offer my heartfelt sympathy to the family and loved ones of the deceased. Please know that we all share in the grief you are experiencing.”
An outbreak has been declared at the Edmundston Regional Hospital with seven staff members testing positive for the virus and 24 other staff are now in self-isolation.
As a result of rising case numbers, the Edmundston region (Zone 4) will be moving to the Orange level of pandemic recovery at 12:01 a.m. Saturday.
A positive case of COVID-19 was confirmed at Saint Mary’s Academy in Edmundston.
School staff will contact families directly if there are any further impacts on learning
Health officials say at this time no student-to-student transmission has been determined in any school.
Public Health reported eight new cases of COVID-19 today (December 11).
Six of the cases are in Zone 4. They are close contacts of previously confirmed cases and are self-isolating. They are as follows:
- one individual 30-39;
- one individual 40-49;
- three people 50-59; and
- one individual 60 to 69.
The other two cases are travel-related and are self-isolating. They are:
- one individual 30 to 39 in Zone 3 (Fredericton region); and
- one individual 60 to 69 in Zone 6 (Bathurst region).
New Brunswick now has 78 active cases of COVID-19 with four individuals in hospital, including three in intensive care.
Meantime, Public Health has identified a positive case in a traveller who may have been infectious on Friday, December 4 while on the following flights:
- Air Canada Flight 8372 – from Fort McMurray to Calgary.
- Air Canada Flight 144 – from Calgary to Toronto.
- Air Canada Flight 8918 – from Toronto to Moncton.
Everyone on these flights should continue to follow the directives given during the travel registration process and when they entered New Brunswick.