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Sunday, 12 April 2020
UPDATE on APRIL 12TH, 2020 - New Brunswick Coronavirus Crisis----Two new cases of COVID-19!!!
News Release
Health
Office of the Premier
COVID-19
Two new cases of COVID-19
12 April 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 114.
Of the 114 cases, 66 are travel-related, 36 are close contacts of confirmed cases, seven are the result of community transmission and five remain under investigation.
Twelve people have been hospitalized and five have since been discharged. Three of the seven patients remaining in hospital are in an intensive care unit.
To date, 70 people have recovered.
The new cases are:
An individual aged 60-69 in Zone 2 (Saint John region)
An individual aged 70-79 in Zone 2 (Saint John region)
Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health, said the small increase in cases is encouraging, but warned residents not to become complacent.
“The message we have been sending to New Brunswickers is clear: Stay at home. Staying home will save lives,” said Russell. “That message remains crucial. We must do everything in our power to ensure we continue to flatten the curve and prevent further spread of the virus.”
Premier Blaine Higgs took the opportunity to wish Happy Easter to New Brunswickers.
“This Easter Sunday is very different than any we have experienced in living memory,” said Higgs. “Churches are empty, restaurants are closed, and family members will not be gathering together today.”
“We understand how difficult this can be and I sincerely thank New Brunswickers for their resilience and their creativity during these difficult times,” he said. “We need to remember why we are doing this. By taking these actions we will reduce the spread of COVID-19. We need to keep doing everything we can to fight this pandemic. This is not the time to relax restrictions, despite how challenging they are for each of us. This is the time to stay the course.”
Higgs also saluted the professionalism of those caring for people with special needs.
“The government is closely monitoring the response to COVID-19 in nursing homes as the situation evolves,” he said. “Protecting the health and well-being of the employees and the residents is a top priority. I thank the dedicated staff of these homes who are working tirelessly during these unprecedented times.”
12-04-20
Saturday, 11 April 2020
UPDATE on APRIL 11TH, 2020 - New Brunswick Coronavirus Crisis----One new case of COVID-No new cases of COVID-19; 70 people have recovered!!!
News Release
Health
Office of the Premier
COVID-19 No new cases of COVID-19; 70 people have recovered
11 April 2020
FREDERICTON (GNB) – Public Health reports no new cases of COVID-19 today.
Of the 112 cases previously confirmed, 64 are travel-related, 36 are close contacts of confirmed cases, six are the result of community transmission and six remain under investigation.
Ten people have been hospitalized and five have since been discharged. Three of the five patients remaining in hospital are in an intensive care unit.
To date, 70 people have recovered.
Dr. Jennifer Russell, New Brunswick’s chief medical officer of health, says the results are encouraging but it is too soon to conclude that the spread of this pandemic is slowing in the province.
“The measures we are taking are not going to change,” said Russell. “We do not want to become complacent and then find ourselves losing ground to this highly contagious disease. I know it is difficult but please keep doing what you are doing because it is clearly making a difference.”
Premier Blaine Higgs thanked all essential workers for continuing to deliver critical services during a global pandemic.
“Many people who work in the private or public sectors would be enjoying time off this Easter weekend with family and friends,” said Higgs. “Instead they are doing the most important work they will ever do. On behalf of your fellow New Brunswickers, thank you for working in these trying times. What you are doing is really appreciated.”
Up-to-date information about COVID-19 is available online.
11-04-20
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