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Public Health reported nine new cases of COVID-19 on Good Friday, all in Zone 4 which is the Edmundston area.
They are:
- an individual 20-29;
- two people 30-39;
- an individual 40-49;
- an individual 50-59;
- an individual 60-69; and
- three people 70-79.
Eight of the cases are contacts of a previously confirmed case, and one is under investigation.
This bring the number of current actives cases in New Brunswick to 147.
Ten patients are hospitalized, with five of them in intensive care.
Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Jennifer Russell says, “Admissions to hospitals and intensive care units in our province are continuing to increase,” said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health. “While they are manageable now, it will take everyone’s ongoing commitment and efforts to keep them from continuing to rise. Please keep everyone safe. Please keep following public health measures even if you have been vaccinated.”
A reminder from Public Health how to plan for a safe and enjoyable Easter Weekend.
“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 and away from others if you have symptoms of COVID-19,” Dr. Russel says.
Public Health recommends everyone in the Red level of Zone 4, stick to a one household bubble. For those zones in the Yellow level, keep close contacts to a minimum and celebrate within your Steady 15.
Nova Scotia also reported nine new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, all connected to travel outside of Atlantic Canada.
