The province continued to see encouraging COVID-19 numbers outside of the Edmundston region.
Public Health reported 16 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday.
The one case in Zone 1 (Moncton region) is as follows:
- an individual 30-39.
The 15 cases in Zone 4 (Edmundston region) are as follows:
- two people 19 and under;
- an individual 20-29;
- two people 30 – 39;
- two people 40 -49;
- three people 60 – 69;
- four people 80-89; and
- an individual 90+.
Of the 15 cases found in the Edmundston region, 12 of them were related to the Manoir Belle Vue nursing home. Six residents and six staff or support workers tested positive. The province will hold another mass testing at the facility in the coming days.
Health officials urged New Brunswickers to continue to follow the advice of public health over Family Day.
“Although Family Day may look different this year, be sure to make time for those you love,” said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health. “FaceTime, an email or simple text can go a long way,” she said.
The province had 12 people recover since Friday for a total of 1215 recoveries. Seven patients are hospitalized, and three are in intensive care.
Zone 4 (Edmundston region) remains at the Red level. All other zones remain in the Orange level under the province’s mandatory order.
