New Brunswick has recorded another COVID-related death for a total of 21.
Public Health confirmed a resident in their 80s of Manoir Belle Vue in Edmundston has died as a result of underlying complications, including COVID-19.
“On behalf of all New Brunswickers, Marcia and I express our sincere condolences to this person’s loved ones,” said Premier Blaine Higgs.
“This person is survived by family and friends who are now grieving their loss,” said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health. “Our thoughts and prayers are with them and with everyone who has lost a loved one to this virus.”
New Brunswick has 15 new cases of COVID-19 today (February 9).
Zone 1 (Moncton region) has two cases:
- an individual 20-29; and
- an individual 30-39.
Zone 2 (Saint John region) has three cases:
- an individual 19 and under;
- an individual 20-29; and
- an individual 70-79.
Zone 4 (Edmundston region) has ten cases:
- an individual 19 and under;
- an individual 40-49;
- four people 60-69;
- two people 70-79; and
- two people 80-89.
Six of these 10 cases in Zone 4 are related to the outbreak at Villa des Jardins, an adult residential facility in Edmundston.
“It is disappointing to see cases in the double digits today in Zone 4, but it is not unexpected as the outbreaks at the two adult residential facilities remain a concern,” said Russell. “We must all remain vigilant, especially with the arrival of new variants of the COVID-19 virus which can be transmitted more easily and spread more quickly.”
Meantime, Public Health has confirmed a fourth case of the COVID-19 U.K. variant in the province.
The case is related to international travel and was previously reported in Zone 1 (Moncton region).
This person has been self-isolating and continues to do so.
“The confirmation of a fourth New Brunswick case of the U.K. variant is a reminder of the importance of not letting down our guard where this virus is concerned,” said Higgs. “COVID-19 has already taken too much away from us. We must continue to work together and do everything in our power to ensure it has no opportunity to spread further.”
In addition, a positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at St. Stephen High School and students stayed home today as contact tracing was conducted.
Public Health has also identified a positive case in a traveller who may have been infectious while on the following flights:
- Air Canada Flight 8918 – from Toronto to Moncton departed at 8:30 a.m. (Jan. 27); and
- Air Canada Flight 8906 – from Montreal to Moncton departed at 6:48 p.m. (Jan. 28).
The province now has 183 active cases with seven individuals in hospital including two in the intensive care unit.
Since Monday, 13 people have recovered from the virus.
