A ninth person has died in New Brunswick in relation to COVID-19.
Public Health has confirmed an individual in their 40s has died in the Moncton region (Zone 1) as a result of underlying complications, including COVID-19.
“On behalf of my family and all New Brunswickers, I extend sincere sympathies to the family and friends of the individual who has died,” said Premier Blaine Higgs.
“You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. This is a reminder that as we end 2020, it is not the time to let our guards down. We must continue to proceed with caution and follow public health measures to keep one another healthy and safe.”
“I join all New Brunswickers in offering my heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of this individual,” said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health.
“Remember that each case is a real person, a fellow New Brunswicker, and our actions today have an effect upon the future. I encourage everyone who is displaying COVID-19 symptoms to get tested. Do not take chances with your health and those of your loved ones and others in the community.”
Public Health reported three new cases of COVID-19 today (December 31).
The cases are all in the Fredericton region (Zone 3) and the three people are in their 40s.
All three are self-isolating and the cases are under investigation.
The number of active cases is now 28 with one patient in hospital in the intensive care unit.
Meantime, Public Health has also identified a positive case in a traveller who may have been infectious on December 24 while on the following flights:
- Air Canada Flight 8620 – from Saskatoon to Toronto, departed at 8:35 a.m.
- Air Canada Flight 414– from Toronto to Montreal, departed at 2:10 p.m.
- Air Canada Flight 8506– from Montreal to Fredericton, departed at 7:05 p.m.
Everyone who travelled on these flights should continue to follow directives given during the travel registration process and when they entered New Brunswick.
