New Brunswick’s chief medical officer of health remains concerned about pandemic activity in the province’s circuit breakers which are Moncton, Riverview and Dieppe in Zone 1 and most of Zone 7 (Miramichi).
“More than two-thirds of our cases today are in the circuit breaker zones,” said Dr. Jennifer Russell.
“I understand that people are tired and frustrated, but we really need residents of these areas to follow the public health measures and isolate when they are experiencing two or more symptoms of COVID-19 so that we can bring the situation back under control.”
Public Health reported 40 new cases of the virus today with 49 recoveries for an active case count provincewide of 525.
Currently, 21 people are in hospital including 14 in intensive care.
No one 19 or under is in hospital.
Public Health has declared an outbreak at St. Mary’s First Nation in Zone 3 (Fredericton region) with 13 confirmed cases of the virus and has deployed members of the Provincial Rapid Outbreak Management Team to assist the community.
In terms of vaccinations, 86.7 per cent of eligible New Brunswickers are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and 93.1 per cent have received their first dose of a vaccine.
Here is the regional breakdown of today’s cases:
The 21 new cases in Zone 1 (Moncton region) are as follows:
- four people 19 and under;
- five people 20-29;
- six people 30-39;
- two people 40-49;
- two people 50-59;
- one person 70-79; and
- one person 80-89.
Thirteen cases are under investigation and eight are contacts of previously confirmed cases.
The seven new cases in Zone 2 (Saint John region) are as follows:
- three people 19 and under;
- a person 40-49;
- two people 50-59; and
- a person 70-79.
Two cases are contacts of previously confirmed cases, four cases are under investigation and one is related to travel.
The six new cases in Zone 3 (Fredericton region) are as follows:
- three people 19 and under;
- a person 40-49; and
- two people 50-59.
Five cases are under investigation and one is a contact of a previously confirmed case.
The six new cases in Zone 7 (Miramichi region) are as follows:
- three people 19 and under;
- a person 20-29;
- a person 30-39; and
- a person 50-59.
One case is under investigation and five are contacts of previously confirmed cases.
Additional information is available on the COVID-19 dashboard.
