New Brunswick added 10 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday.
Zone 1, the Moncton region reported one new case, while Edmundston, Zone 4, adds nine new cases.
Six of the cases are being investigated and three cases are contacts of a previously confirmed case.
Everyone involved is self-isolating.
There are 141 active cases of COVID-19 in the province with four people are in hospital, three of them are in an intensive care unit.
“I thank New Brunswickers, especially those who are living in communities that are in the Red level, for their dedication and hard work as we continue to fight the spread of COVID-19 in our province,” said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health. “No matter how you plan to celebrate Easter this weekend, please show kindness and respect to others by keeping your contacts low, wearing a mask and staying at home away from others if you have symptoms of COVID-19.”
Regional health authority vaccine clinics now open to those 75 and older / 10 new cases.https://t.co/ixjctgK9qz pic.twitter.com/sMjQtbo18M
— Government of NB (@Gov_NB) April 1, 2021
People who are 75 and older can schedule an appointment to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine through a regional health authority clinic or through a pharmacy.
Anyone in this age group, a caregiver or family member calling on their behalf can book their appointment through a pharmacy.
Appointments can also be booked to attend a clinic organized by Horizon Health Network or Vitalité Health Network online or by calling 1-833-437-1424.
Public Health declared the COVID-19 outbreak over at Manoir Belle Vue, an adult residential facility, in Edmundston.
Meanwhile, after a recent confirmed case of COVID-19, Public Health has declared an outbreak at Foyer St-Jacques, a special care home in Zone 4.
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