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Tuesday 31 March 2020
All Governments CANNOT understand why Canadians don't listen? Can you blame them?????
Good video charles!! We must listen to the government and take the neccessary precautions seriously for our health. I understand not everyone agrees with everything the government does. But this is pandemic and a very serious situation we are facing worldwide. I also believe God is sending us a message to let us know he is in control and we must turn from our wordly ways and trust in him. As the bible says if the people will turn from their wicked ways I will heal their land!! We are living in times that the bible speaks about in Matthew chapter 24!! Take care buddy and be safe.
UPDATE on MARCH 31TH, 2020 - New Brunswick Coronavirus Crisis----Request for review period for property assessments extended to May 1
News Release
Service New Brunswick
Request for review period for property assessments extended to May 1
31 March 2020
FREDERICTON (GNB) – The deadline to request a property assessment review has been extended by 30 days, until May 1.
“In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, our government felt that it was important to work with all New Brunswickers in alleviating some of the hardship property owners are currently facing,” said Service New Brunswick Minister Sherry Wilson. “This extension will give property owners an opportunity to thoroughly review their assessments and allow assessors additional time to complete reviews.”
All property is assessed at its real and true market value as of Jan. 1 each year, as per the Assessment Act.
Property assessment offices remain closed to protect the health and safety of employees and the public, however staff have resumed some of their regular duties, including the processing of requests for review.
The following options are available to anyone wishing to submit a request for review:
Online submissions: www.snb.ca/review
Email submissions: snb@snb.ca
Regular mail, as indicated on your 2020 property assessment and tax notice
Anyone with questions about their assessment should email snb@snb.ca or call 1-888-762-8600.
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Jason Hoyt, communications, Service New Brunswick, jason.hoyt@gnb.ca. Share1
UPDATE on MARCH 31TH, 2020 - New Brunswick Coronavirus Crisis-----Service New Brunswick centres reopening for in-person services by appointment only!!!!
News Release
Service New Brunswick Service New Brunswick centres reopening for in-person services by appointment only
31 March 2020
FREDERICTON (GNB) – Nine Service New Brunswick centres will reopen on Wednesday for essential service by appointment only.
The centres that will be open are:
Campbellton
Bathurst
Miramichi
Moncton
Saint John
St. Stephen
Woodstock
Fredericton
Edmundston
Service New Brunswick is taking precautions to ensure the number of customers allowed into the centres at one time is limited and that all customers and employees practise social distancing. Establishing appointments allows Service New Brunswick to pre-screen visitors, ensure customers will be prepared with the necessary documentation, and work with customers to avoid a visit entirely, if possible.
People who have not made appointments will not be permitted to enter the centres.
To book an appointment for one of the following essential services, call TeleServices at 1-888-762-8600 Monday to Friday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.:
motor vehicle transfers
road test for Class 1, 3 or 4 licences only
International Fuel Tax Agreement decal applications
Medicare application for registration, replacement cards or renewals
family support payments
request for divorce certificate
fine payments after court date or due date
International Registration Plan transactions
transit markers
restoration of driving privileges application
rent payments (only those ordered to be paid at Service New Brunswick by the Residential Tenancies Tribunal)
vital statistics: marriage licences (only for marriages scheduled before April 30, 2020)
housing loan and rental payments (Social Development)
damage deposit payments (Social Development) Service New Brunswick reminds customers that hundreds of its services are still available online and through TeleServices from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1-888-762-8600.
31-03-20
UPDATE on MARCH 31TH, 2020 - New Brunswick Coronavirus Crisis-----Two new cases of COVID-19!!!!
News Release
Health
Office of the Premier
Two new cases of COVID-19
31 March 2020
FREDERICTON (GNB) – Public Health has updated the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the province.
Testing at the microbiology laboratory at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre in Moncton has identified two new cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in New Brunswick to 70. Nine of those people have since recovered from the virus and one person remains in hospital.
The new cases are travel-related or contacts of travel-related cases:
An individual aged 60-69 in Zone 3 (Fredericton region)
An individual aged 20-29 in Zone 4 (Edmundston region)
“Just because we have had a couple days of low new-case numbers, now is not the time to be complacent,” said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health. “We will have good days and bad days, but we cannot lose focus.”
Russell reminded New Brunswickers that much more must be done to stop the spread of the pandemic in the province.
“Everyone needs to act as if people around them have COVID-19,” said Russell. “Flattening the curve and protecting those who are most in need of protection requires continued and constant vigilance by every New Brunswicker.’’
Pandemic operational plan
Premier Blaine Higgs said a pandemic operational plan is being enhanced and will provide details and guidance on how the health system will handle increased cases of COVID-19.
“The plan takes both worst-case and best-case scenarios into account,” said Higgs. “This allows us to prepare for all situations we may encounter as this pandemic continues.”
The plan will be presented to cabinet and the all-party cabinet committee on COVID-19 for input. It will then be released to the public.
Local businesses
Higgs encouraged business owners affected by the state of emergency to use existing supports to keep operating and to think long term.
“Use any financial assistance you receive to stay afloat, but keep employees working and look to the future,” said Higgs. “Now is the time to be innovative. If your business is not prohibited from operating and meets the health standards being imposed, we need you.”
New Brunswick Workers Emergency Income Benefit
More than 38,000 applications have been received for the $900 income benefit for workers or self-employed people in New Brunswick who have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 situation.
Applications may be completed online or by calling the Red Cross at 1-800-863-6582 (toll free) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week.
Up-to-date information about COVID-19 is available online.
31-03-20
Monday 30 March 2020
UPDATE on MARCH 31TH, 2020 - New Brunswick Coronavirus Crisis-----Two new cases of COVID-19!!!!!
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News Release
Office of the Child, Youth and Seniors’ Advocate Child, youth and seniors’ advocate maintains operations through virtual office
30 March 2020
FREDERICTON (GNB)— The Office of the Child, Youth and Seniors’ Advocate is advising people that it continues to serve the public by telephone and email during the COVID-19 outbreak.
“Adjusting to isolation in response to COVID-19 can bear a heavy burden on individuals and families,” said Child, Youth and Seniors’ Advocate Norman Bossé. “During this period of reduction in government services our office remains closed but we will continue to accept your requests for assistance. New Brunswick’s most vulnerable population cannot be left in the dark.”
Those in need of advocacy services from the Office of the Child, Youth and Seniors’ Advocate may call, toll-free, 1-888-465-1100 or email advocate-defenseur@gnb.ca.
“We anticipate that it will not be possible to conduct investigations within normal time frames,” said Bossé. “We thank you for your patience and understanding.”
Bossé said that it is important to follow the guidelines from the chief medical officer of health and the government during this time, and that everyone has a role to play in reducing the curve and preventing the spread of the virus. He added that staying in touch with family members and neighbours by phone or social media can help people cope with feelings of stress from isolation.
30-03-20
UPDATE on MARCH 30TH, 2020 - New Brunswick Coronavirus Crisis---Child, youth and seniors’ advocate maintains operations through virtual office!!!!!
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News Release
Office of the Child, Youth and Seniors’ Advocate Child, youth and seniors’ advocate maintains operations through virtual office
30 March 2020
FREDERICTON (GNB)— The Office of the Child, Youth and Seniors’ Advocate is advising people that it continues to serve the public by telephone and email during the COVID-19 outbreak.
“Adjusting to isolation in response to COVID-19 can bear a heavy burden on individuals and families,” said Child, Youth and Seniors’ Advocate Norman Bossé. “During this period of reduction in government services our office remains closed but we will continue to accept your requests for assistance. New Brunswick’s most vulnerable population cannot be left in the dark.”
Those in need of advocacy services from the Office of the Child, Youth and Seniors’ Advocate may call, toll-free, 1-888-465-1100 or email advocate-defenseur@gnb.ca.
“We anticipate that it will not be possible to conduct investigations within normal time frames,” said Bossé. “We thank you for your patience and understanding.”
Bossé said that it is important to follow the guidelines from the chief medical officer of health and the government during this time, and that everyone has a role to play in reducing the curve and preventing the spread of the virus. He added that staying in touch with family members and neighbours by phone or social media can help people cope with feelings of stress from isolation.
30-03-20
UPDATE on MARCH 30TH, 2020 - New Brunswick Coronavirus Crisis---First community transmission case of COVID-19 confirmed!!!!!
News Release
Health
Office of the Premier
First community transmission case of COVID-19 confirmed
30 March 2020
FREDERICTON (GNB) – Public Health has updated the number of COVID-19 cases in New Brunswick and confirmed that community transmission is now present in the province.
Two new cases have been confirmed, bringing the total number of cases to 68; two of those people have since fully recovered. The new confirmed cases are:
an individual aged 30-40 in Zone 2 (Saint John region)
an individual aged 60-70 in Zone 3 (Fredericton region)
Public Health is advising people who visited Shoppers Drug Mart at 175 Old Hampton Rd. in Quispamsis on the dates below that they were potentially exposed to COVID-19:
March 18 – 3:30 p.m. to midnight
March 19 – 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
March 26 – 8:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
In addition, individuals who visited Shoppers Drug Mart at 57 Lansdowne Ave. in Saint John on the date below were potentially exposed to COVID-19:
March 20 – 10 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Anyone who was in those stores during those times should self-monitor and call 811 if they have any symptoms.
Dr. Jennifer Russell, the province’s chief medical officer of health, confirmed that incidents of community transmission are now present in New Brunswick; these are cases that cannot be directly traced back to an infection which took place outside the province. There are confirmed cases of community transmission in zones 1 (Moncton region), 2 (Saint John region) and 4 (Edmundston region). There are additional cases being investigated in other regions.
“This follows the trend we have seen in other parts of Canada. We have been expecting this and preparing for it,” said Russell. “People everywhere in New Brunswick have to act as if the virus is in their community whether it is confirmed or not.”
Russell said the potential for community transmission was the reason the province took proactive measures, such as directing people to stay at home, asking people to maintain physical distancing with others, limiting travel, and cancelling events where crowds may gather. These actions will limit the spread of the virus and the disease it carries, said Russell.
With community transmission now a reality, Russell said further changes are being made to the province’s testing protocols to ensure protection for those in greatest need. Testing will now focus on:
symptomatic health-care workers and staff of long-term care facilities and prisons
hospitalized patients with respiratory symptoms and no alternative diagnosis
residents of long-term care facilities and other vulnerable communities
Symptomatic travellers from outside New Brunswick will continue to be tested.
Russell emphasized the continued importance of New Brunswickers being on alert for COVID-19 symptoms – a new or exacerbation of a chronic cough or a fever – among themselves and their families. People should use the self-assessment tool at the www.gnb.ca website for guidance and contact 811 if they have symptoms.
“If you have the symptoms of COVID-19, you must act as if you have COVID-19,” said Russell. “That means isolating yourself immediately for at least 14 days. Do not put others at risk by behaving as if you do not have this disease.
“More than ever, what you do matters. What each of us does matters. It remains within our capability to slow the progress and limit the severity of the COVID-19 outbreak.”
Entering the third week of emergency
Premier Blaine Higgs thanked all New Brunswickers for their quick action and innovation to address the pandemic.
Higgs said the government made difficult decisions early to flatten the curve and reduce the spread of COVID-19 by closing schools, government offices, businesses and all non-essential services. Higgs said he anticipates these decisions will have a positive effect in the days and weeks ahead.
“Taking action before we were experiencing the full impact of the pandemic may have seemed extreme at the time, but I am confident it was the right thing to do,” said Higgs. “We took these actions earlier than some jurisdictions because we saw what happened all around the world in places that waited too long to react.”
Emphasis on physical distancing
New Brunswickers are being reminded of the importance of physical distancing and self-isolation, particularly following stories in the media over the past week about people engaging in unacceptable behaviour that puts residents, essential workers and first responders in danger.
“The more successful we are at flattening the curve now, the quicker we can all get back to our regular lives,” said Higgs. “Many people and businesses have taken this situation seriously from the beginning, and they have done their part to help keep us all safe. We have to continue to do our part by staying at home and maintaining physical distance from others. There are still people disobeying the emergency order and putting us all at risk.”
New Brunswick Workers Emergency Income Benefit
Applications are now available for the $900 income benefit for workers or self-employed people in New Brunswick who have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 situation.
Applications may be completed online or by calling the Red Cross at 1-800-863-6582 (toll free) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week.
Border checkpoints
Since March 25, restrictions have been in place for all people arriving in New Brunswick from outside the province. Interprovincial travellers, like international travellers, need to self-isolate for 14 days.
All unnecessary travel into New Brunswick is prohibited, and peace officers are authorized to turn away visitors when they attempt to enter. People who have arrived in New Brunswick since the introduction of control points at interprovincial borders can expect a followup from law enforcement officials.
Playgrounds
The provincial government ordered all municipal authorities to close their respective playgrounds as of Sunday, March 29.
Low-Income Seniors’ Benefit
Applications for the 2020 Low-Income Seniors' Benefit will be available on April 1. The benefit is an annual $400 cheque to assist low-income seniors in New Brunswick.
Those eligible will be able to apply online or by calling a phone number. More information about the program, and on how to apply, is available online.
The application deadline is Dec. 31, 2020.
Up-to-date information about COVID-19 is available online.
30-03-20
Sunday 29 March 2020
UPDATE on MARCH 29TH, 2020 - New Brunswick Coronavirus Crisis-- Applications for low-income seniors’ benefit available April 1!!!!
News Release
Finance and Treasury Board
Applications for low-income seniors’ benefit available April 1
29 March 2020
FREDERICTON (GNB) – Applications for the 2020 Low-income Seniors' Benefit will be available on April 1.
Due to the state of emergency announced on March 19 as a result of COVID-19, and to support physical distancing measures, eligible New Brunswickers are strongly encouraged to apply online.
Applications forms will not be available at Service New Brunswick Centres but individuals may apply online, or print the application, complete it and mail it to Finance and Treasury Board, Revenue Administration Division, PO Box 1900, Fredericton, N.B., E3B 5G4.
The application deadline is Dec. 31, 2020.
To be eligible for the $400 benefit, a person must have been a resident of New Brunswick on Dec. 31, 2019, and have received one of the following federal benefits under the Old Age Security Act:
Guaranteed Income Supplement (65 years or older)
Allowance for Survivor Program (between 60 and 64 years old
Allowance Program (between 60 and 64 years old)
More information about the program, and on how to apply, is available from Finance and Treasury Board, Revenue Administration Division, at 1-800-669-7070.
29-03-20
UPDATE on MARCH 29TH, 2020 - New Brunswick Coronavirus Crisis - Fifteen new cases of COVID-19!!!!!
News Release<<
Health
Office of the Premier
Fifteen new cases of COVID-19
29 March 2020
FREDERICTON (GNB) – Public Health has updated the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the province.
Testing at the microbiology laboratory at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre in Moncton has identified 15 new cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in New Brunswick to 66.
To date, two people who were diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered from their illness.
Further analysis is being conducted to determine additional details of the new cases including whether community transmission has occurred.
With the addition of the new cases, the following details the number of cases in each health zone:
Zone 1 (Moncton Region): 17
Zone 2 (Saint John Region): 15
Zone 3 (Fredericton Region): 23
Zone 4 (Edmundston Region): 4
Zone 5 (Campbellton Region): 7
“While I understand this is an unusual and challenging time for our province, my recommendations have not changed,” said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health. “We must continue to protect ourselves with frequent hand-washing and by remaining at home. Only go out for essential services like buying food, getting prescriptions, or attending medical appointments, and return home immediately after. It is important to continue to practice physical distancing. These practices will save lives.”
New Brunswick Workers Emergency Income Benefit
As announced on March 24, workers or self-employed people in New Brunswick who have lost their job due to the COVID-19 situation are eligible to receive a one-time income benefit of $900.
Applications will be available online starting at noon on Monday, March 30.
“We understand these are difficult times for all of us, and especially for our workers and their families,” said Premier Blaine Higgs. “We are facing a situation unlike anything we have ever experienced. We believe this one-time benefit will help workers and self-employed people with their immediate needs and will keep us on a trajectory that will bring prosperity back to New Brunswick.”
The benefit is intended to help to bridge the time between when people lose their employment or close their business to when they receive their federal benefit.
To be eligible for the $900 benefit, a person must:
have lost his or her job.
have been laid off, or be self-employed and have lost all revenue, on or after March 15 due to the state of emergency in New Brunswick. have earned a minimum of $5,000 (gross) in the last 12 months or in the last calendar year. have lost his or her primary source of income. have applied (or plan to apply) for support from the federal government (either Employment Insurance or the Canada Emergency Response Benefit). have no other income. be 18 years or older.
More information on the benefit and the application procedure is available online.
“Since this benefit will be administered through the Red Cross, I want to personally thank the organization for its quick response and support,” said Higgs. “This is exactly the type of partnership we need during difficult times. It shows how strong we are as a province.”
Up-to-date information about COVID-19 is available online.
29-03-20
Saturday 28 March 2020
UPDATE on - New Brunswick Coronavirus Crisis - In-person services temporarily discontinued at Service New Brunswick centres!!!
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News Release Service New Brunswick In-person services temporarily discontinued at Service New Brunswick centres 28 March 2020
FREDERICTON (GNB) – Service New Brunswick locations will be closed until Wednesday, April 1, when select service centres will reopen by appointment only.
Service New Brunswick had taken precautions to limit the number of customers allowed into its centres at one time and promoted social distancing among customers and employees. However, after Service Canada’s announcement to close all of its centres nationally, it was determined that more changes were required to ensure the safety of customers and employees during the COVID-19 outbreak.
On Wednesday, April 1, the following Service New Brunswick locations will be able to process essential service transactions by appointment only:
Campbellton
Bathurst
Miramichi
Moncton
Saint John
St. Stephen
Woodstock
Fredericton
Edmundston
Instructions for setting up an in-person appointment will be announced in the coming days.
Service New Brunswick reminds customers that hundreds of its services are still available online and through TeleServices from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1-888-762-8600.
28-03-20
New Brunswick Coronavirus Crisis - Six new cases of COVID-19; new toll-free line in operation for health-care workers!!!!
News Release
Health
Office of the Premier
Six new cases of COVID-19; new toll-free line in operation for health-care workers 28 March 2020
FREDERICTON (GNB) – Public Health has updated the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the province.
Testing at the microbiology laboratory at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre in Moncton has identified six new cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in New Brunswick to 51. Two people who had COVID-19 have since recovered.
The new cases are under investigation and further details will be forthcoming:
An individual aged 50-59 in Zone 1 (southeast).
An individual aged 70-79 in Zone 1 (southeast).
An individual aged 20-29 in Zone 2 (south).
An individual aged 20-29 in Zone 2 (south).
An individual aged 50-59 in Zone 2 (south).
An individual aged 70-79 in Zone 2 (south).
“I cannot emphasize strongly enough how important it is to continue to follow the guidelines regarding physical distancing, remaining at home and frequent hand-washing,” said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health. “These practices will save lives.”
Russell announced on March 27 that the province has revised its testing protocols to protect health-care workers and to help slow the pace of transmission. Workers who have direct contact with patients and who have developed COVID-19 symptoms since March 20, are directed to immediately self-isolate. This includes employees of regional health authorities, long-term care facilities, the Extra-Mural program, First Nation communities; Ambulance New Brunswick, community physicians and pharmacists.
Health-care workers who are self-employed or employed by other organizations and who have developed COVID-19 symptoms since March 20, are also directed to immediately self-isolate.
Unless directed otherwise by their employer, workers in the health-care sector may call 1-833-475-0724 if they have developed the following symptoms:
fever with a temperature of 38°C or higher;
a new or worsening cough;
shortness of breath.
Employees who are not in the health-care field should follow their normal processes for reporting absences to their managers due to illness. They should not call the toll-free number designated for health-care workers. The toll-free line is also not for employees who have questions regarding pay, entitlements, or other concerns.
In view of the good weather this weekend, Russell suggested people enjoy the outdoors while practising physical distancing.
Food production
Agriculture, aquaculture, fishing and processing operations are essential services and are permitted to continue; however, workplaces must take measures to limit the spread of COVID-19.
“I thank New Brunswick’s farmers, harvesters, aquaculturists and processors for their dedication in providing high-quality and safe products to families across the province in these critical times,” said Premier Blaine Higgs. “They play an important role in keeping New Brunswickers healthy. We will continue to work with these sectors to address challenges as they arise.”
In addition to operating loans for small businesses announced by the provincial government, the federal government announced earlier this week that it has enhanced Farm Credit Canada’s lending capacity by an additional $5 billion to ensure producers, agribusinesses and food processors continue to have access to capital. Businesses facing financial pressure may call 1-888-332-3301 to discuss their situation and options.
More information for the agriculture and agri-food sector is available online.
More information for businesses on how to maintain safe workspaces is available online.
Up-to-date information about COVID-19 is available online.
28-03-20
Trouble after Coronavirus Crisis..
I will admit that Premier Higgs have been very good to communicate with the Citizens during these News Conference but I will disagree that they are working to the next step after the Crisis. The Government passed a law a couple of months ago that Big Companies who are own money will be able to garnish your wages!!!! This is going to cause a HUGE war!!! Did the Government knew something in advance???
Friday 27 March 2020
Coronavirus Crisis in New Brunswick---- Twelve new cases of COVID-19; one previously confirmed has recovered!!!
News Release Health Office of the Premier REVISED / Twelve new cases of COVID-19; one previously confirmed has recovered 27 March 2020
FREDERICTON (GNB) – Public Health has updated the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the province.
Testing at the microbiology laboratory at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre in Moncton has identified 12 new cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in New Brunswick to 45. In addition, one of the individuals previously confirmed as a case of COVID-19, has now recovered.
The new cases include one which is being investigated as an incident of community transmission, which means the case cannot be directly traced back to an infection that occurred outside the province.
The new cases are:
An individual aged 60-69, in Zone 1 (southeast)
An individual aged 70-79, in Zone 1 (southeast)
An individual aged 70-79, in Zone 1 (southeast)
An individual aged 30-39, in Zone 1 (southeast)
An individual aged 20-29, in Zone 2 (south)
An individual aged 30-39, in Zone 3 (central)
An individual aged up to 9, in Zone 3 (central)
An individual aged up to 9, in Zone 3 (central)
An individual aged 20-29, in Zone 4 (northwest)
An individual aged 30-39, in Zone 4 (northwest)
An individual aged 20-29, in Zone 4 (northwest)
An individual aged 20-29, in Zone 5 (north central)
Public Health has identified one confirmed COVID-19 case on each of two flights that came into New Brunswick; Air Canada Flight 8900 from Montreal to Moncton on March 16, and Sunwing Flight 169 from Punta Cana to Fredericton on March 18.
All passengers on those flights should already be self-isolating. However, it remains vital that people on those flights continue to remain in self-isolation for at least 14 days.
Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health, said that with a case of potential community transmission now under investigation, changes will be made to the testing protocols.
“We are expanding testing to cover our health-care workers, those who have not travelled but have developed a new cough, fever or shortness of breath,” said Russell. “All workers in our health-care sector who have developed COVID-19 symptoms are directed to immediately self-isolate. This includes employees of regional health authorities, long-term care facilities, the Extra-Mural Hospital, Ambulance New Brunswick, community physicians and pharmacists.”
Information on the toll-free number for health-care employees to seek assistance will be available Saturday.
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in Canada, Premier Blaine Higgs said the need for co-operation between the federal government and the provinces has never been greater.
“We are already starting to discuss our country’s eventual recovery from this pandemic,” said Higgs. “Eventually, this situation will end, and as a nation, we will need to make the right decisions to grow our economy, repair the damage that has been done, and put us on a trajectory that will bring prosperity to Canada, including to the resilient people of New Brunswick.”
The Red Cross will have a website online at noon on Monday, March 30, that will provide information about a one-time income benefit available to either workers or self-employed people in New Brunswick who have lost their job due to the state of emergency.
Payments of this one-time $900 benefit will begin on April 2.
“I thank the Red Cross for their response and support,” said Higgs. “This is exactly the type of partnership we need during these difficult times.”
Playgrounds
Because of the pandemic, all school playgrounds and playgrounds associated with public housing facilities, are closed to support physical distancing requirements.
Businesses
Employers are reminded of their duty to comply with the measures in the state of emergency declaration. For the safety of employees and customers, businesses that are allowed to be open must limit the number of customers on their premises to maintain physical distancing rules and must check that customers entering are not among those required to be in self-isolation. Failing to comply could result in enforcement by the Department of Public Safety or a stop-work order by WorkSafeNB.
Up-to-date information about COVID-19 is available online.
27-03-20
Twelve new cases of COVID-19; one previously confirmed has recovered 27 March 2020
News Release
Health
Office of the Premier
REVISED / Twelve new cases of COVID-19; one previously confirmed has recovered
27 March 2020
FREDERICTON (GNB) – Public Health has updated the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the province.
Testing at the microbiology laboratory at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre in Moncton has identified 12 new cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in New Brunswick to 45. In addition, one of the individuals previously confirmed as a case of COVID-19, has now recovered.
The new cases include one which is being investigated as an incident of community transmission, which means the case cannot be directly traced back to an infection that occurred outside the province.
The new cases are:
An individual aged 60-69, in Zone 1 (southeast)
An individual aged 70-79, in Zone 1 (southeast)
An individual aged 70-79, in Zone 1 (southeast)
An individual aged 30-39, in Zone 1 (southeast)
An individual aged 20-29, in Zone 2 (south)
An individual aged 30-39, in Zone 3 (central)
An individual aged up to 9, in Zone 3 (central)
An individual aged up to 9, in Zone 3 (central)
An individual aged 20-29, in Zone 4 (northwest)
An individual aged 30-39, in Zone 4 (northwest)
An individual aged 20-29, in Zone 4 (northwest)
An individual aged 20-29, in Zone 5 (north central)
Public Health has identified one confirmed COVID-19 case on each of two flights that came into New Brunswick; Air Canada Flight 8900 from Montreal to Moncton on March 16, and Sunwing Flight 169 from Punta Cana to Fredericton on March 18.
All passengers on those flights should already be self-isolating. However, it remains vital that people on those flights continue to remain in self-isolation for at least 14 days.
Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health, said that with a case of potential community transmission now under investigation, changes will be made to the testing protocols.
“We are expanding testing to cover our health-care workers, those who have not travelled but have developed a new cough, fever or shortness of breath,” said Russell. “All workers in our health-care sector who have developed COVID-19 symptoms are directed to immediately self-isolate. This includes employees of regional health authorities, long-term care facilities, the Extra-Mural Hospital, Ambulance New Brunswick, community physicians and pharmacists.”
Information on the toll-free number for health-care employees to seek assistance will be available Saturday.
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in Canada, Premier Blaine Higgs said the need for co-operation between the federal government and the provinces has never been greater.
“We are already starting to discuss our country’s eventual recovery from this pandemic,” said Higgs. “Eventually, this situation will end, and as a nation, we will need to make the right decisions to grow our economy, repair the damage that has been done, and put us on a trajectory that will bring prosperity to Canada, including to the resilient people of New Brunswick.”
The Red Cross will have a website online at noon on Monday, March 30, that will provide information about a one-time income benefit available to either workers or self-employed people in New Brunswick who have lost their job due to the state of emergency.
Payments of this one-time $900 benefit will begin on April 2.
“I thank the Red Cross for their response and support,” said Higgs. “This is exactly the type of partnership we need during these difficult times.”
Playgrounds
Because of the pandemic, all school playgrounds and playgrounds associated with public housing facilities, are closed to support physical distancing requirements.
Businesses
Employers are reminded of their duty to comply with the measures in the state of emergency declaration. For the safety of employees and customers, businesses that are allowed to be open must limit the number of customers on their premises to maintain physical distancing rules and must check that customers entering are not among those required to be in self-isolation. Failing to comply could result in enforcement by the Department of Public Safety or a stop-work order by WorkSafeNB.
Up-to-date information about COVID-19 is available online.
27-03-20
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Maybe it's me....< Scottish thing > everyone is happy...staying inside...loving Family...everyone sitting around the fireplace....all smiles....but seriously I am VERY surprise there hasn't been any deadly assaults in the family homes during the past week....All good......:)..:)..:)
New Brunswick Government update on Coronavirus...
Update on COVID-19
News Conference : Fredericton : 27 March 2020, 2:30 PM EDITOR'S NOTE: Premier Blaine Higgs and Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health, will provide an update on COVID-19 (the novel coronavirus), at 2:30 p.m. TODAY, Friday, March 27, through a media pool feed from the Chancery Place media room, 675 King St., Fredericton. Accredited members of the news media wishing to participate can do so by phone only and should email Carlinda Daigle at carlinda.daigle@gnb.ca or call 506-453-2012 for information on the toll-free number to call and the passcode for the conference call. This event will be live streamed: https://www.youtube.com/user/gnbca/live2
News Conference : Fredericton : 27 March 2020, 2:30 PM EDITOR'S NOTE: Premier Blaine Higgs and Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health, will provide an update on COVID-19 (the novel coronavirus), at 2:30 p.m. TODAY, Friday, March 27, through a media pool feed from the Chancery Place media room, 675 King St., Fredericton. Accredited members of the news media wishing to participate can do so by phone only and should email Carlinda Daigle at carlinda.daigle@gnb.ca or call 506-453-2012 for information on the toll-free number to call and the passcode for the conference call. This event will be live streamed: https://www.youtube.com/user/gnbca/live2
Just because of an Asshole at the Tim Horton's on Union Street in Fredericton. I believe the rest all good and honest workers!!!
An employee gave me a free coffee last week......
Thursday 26 March 2020
FACTS OF THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS!!!!
FACTS OF THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS-----https://www.covid-19canada.com/?utm_source=kamloopsmatters.com&utm_campaign=kamloopsmatters.com&utm_medium=referral&fbclid=IwAR3YX1kUQfdvugmSCj3wvVluGCNg3Y7yAQp60E7WjGRNvGIVujXh9HcIOTg
Radio-Canada must be remove from News Conference update of the Coronavirus!!!
Huge war on Twitter that Radio-Canad demand the Premier to answer them with their Quebec Language. I didn't even understand the question. Radio-Canada to bring the Language issue during a Crisis should be remove from the Press Gallery. I haven't talk to Radio-Canada in years but ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!! Michel Corriveau and bunch should be sent to Quebec where they belong.....Boy...Am I ever angry!!!!!.......
Communication New Brunswick are playing games during the Coronavirus Crisis??
UPDATE - I will be receiving an Daily update-----Communication New Brunswick are refusing to provide me with an update as they do to other media. What's the deal deal in sharing an update with more New Brunswickers? What are they hiding during the Crisis?
Wednesday 25 March 2020
Out of the Cold Shelter in Fredericton shuts down and moves to Fredericton High School!!
Reminds me of this video....by the way any television in there???
Tuesday 24 March 2020
Fredericton Police Chief Roger Brown debate the Coronavirus Crises with Loudmouth Blogger!!!
Sorry about the delay but I gave up to upload the video to Facebook...must be of all the people surfing on the Internet during the Coronavirus Crisis.
Tell me what you think???
Tell me what you think???
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