Dr. Jennifer Russell (Courtesy CPAC)
New Brunswick is reporting 24 new cases of COVID-19 today (January 7).
Public Health says the total number of active cases is now 130 – the highest since the pandemic began.
One individual remains in hospital in the ICU.
In the Moncton Zone 1, there are five new cases today:
- an individual 19 and under;
- three people 20-29; and
- an individual 30-39.
In Saint John Zone 2, there are two new cases:
- an individual 20-29; and;
- an individual 50-59.
In Fredericton Zone 3, there are seven new cases:
- an individual 19 and under;
- five people 30-39; and
- an individual 50-59.
In Edmundston Zone 4, there are five new cases:
- two people 20-29;
- two people 40-49; and
- an individual 70-79.
In Campbellton Zone 5, there are five new cases:
- two people 30-39;
- two people 40-49; and
- an individual 50-59.
All cases are self-isolating and under investigation.
The total number of confirmed cases in New Brunswick is now 717.
Chief medical officer of health Dr. Jennifer Russell says the province is now facing multiple outbreaks in several health zones.
“The current situation is the worst we have seen so far during this pandemic,” said Dr. Russell.
“We have managed to overcome all previous COVID-19 events through the co-operative efforts of staff, partner organizations and the general public. This experience guides us now. We must all do our part to meet the challenge facing us.”
Dr. Russell notes how more than 800 people are now self-isolating at home for COVID-related reasons.
Public Health has declared an outbreak at Fundy Manor II, a 28-bed special care home in Hillsborough, and at Parkland Riverview’s Canterbury Hall, a 60-bed special care home in Riverview.
An investigation is underway at both facilities and residents and staff are being tested today.
At Parkland Saint John, 11 residents have tested positive for the virus so far along with seven staff members.
Residents are reminded that the entire province remains at the Orange level under the province’s COVID-19 recovery plan. Orange level rules are available online.
