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Monday, 13 April 2020
UPDATE on APRIL 13TH, 2020 - New Brunswick Coronavirus Crisis---Testing protocols for COVID-19 expanded; two new cases!!!!!
News Release
Health
Office of the Premier
COVID-19 Testing protocols for COVID-19 expanded; two new cases
13 April 2020
FREDERICTON (GNB) – Testing for COVID-19 in New Brunswick is being broadened to capture more potential cases of the disease.
Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health, announced that testing would now be recommended for people exhibiting at least two of the following five symptoms:
fever above 38°C;
a new cough or worsening chronic cough;
sore throat;
runny nose; and headache.
Those who are exhibiting at least two of these symptoms are advised to immediately self-isolate and contact 811 or their family physician for further direction. Symptoms can range from relatively mild (runny nose and sore throat) to severe such as difficulty breathing.
“Having two of these five symptoms does not mean that you have COVID-19,” said Russell. “But by isolating yourself quickly, you lessen the chance that the disease will spread to your family, neighbours and the wider community, if you are infected.”
Two new cases
Testing at the microbiology laboratory at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont Hospital Centre in Moncton has identified two new cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in New Brunswick to 116.
Of the 116 cases, 66 are travel-related, 36 are close contacts of confirmed cases, seven are the result of community transmission and seven remain under investigation.
During the pandemic, 12 people have been hospitalized and seven have since been discharged. Three of the five patients remaining in hospital are in an intensive care unit.
To date, 74 people have recovered.
The new cases are:
An individual aged 40-49 in Zone 3 (Fredericton region)
An individual aged 50-59 in Zone 5 (Campbellton region)
Nursing home residents
“Caring for our seniors is always of the utmost importance for our government, and it has been one of our key priorities since the start of this pandemic,” said Premier Blaine Higgs.
Steps taken to protect residents living in nursing homes include:
Not allowing visitors.
Implementing advanced screening processes for staff prior to their entering work, including taking everyone’s temperature and requiring that several screening questions be answered.
Instructing on-site physicians and clinical staff to care for residents whenever possible, to avoid any unnecessary transfers to hospitals.
Ongoing training for nursing home staff on the proper use of personal protective equipment, and the directive that all staff with direct patient contact are required to use this equipment.
“We are continuing to monitor the situation in our nursing homes, and we will take additional measures if needed as the pandemic continues,” said Higgs.
Enforcement of state of emergency
Law enforcement agencies are receiving calls regularly from people concerned about violations to the province’s state of emergency declaration, and they are responding.
Seventeen tickets have been issued in the last seven days; 26 in total since the emergency order went into effect. Fines range from $292.50 to $10,200.
“Issuing fines is a last resort,” said Higgs. “Our goal is compliance, not punishment. I hope no one else puts himself or herself in a position where officers have to issue a ticket.”
Up-to-date information about COVID-19 is available online.
13-04-20
Doctor Wlodzimierz Sokolowski from Miramichi still looking for answers....
Hallo Charles, I watched you interviewing NB Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jennifer Russell.
I hope You do not carry a Covid 19 because if you do you were certainly infecting our NB chief medical officer. The vapour from your breath were reaching the face of the doctor you conversed with. Dr. J. Russell treated you most respectfully, though by my standards, too close face to face. I wonder if our NB Chief medical officer would be willing to tackle the issue you were interviewing me in October of 2017 about Miramichi NB doctors murdering inpatients on my account of an immigrant physician targeted for total annihilation. As we know, neither our NB minister of health, Horizon HN, NB Medical Society nor College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick (CPSNB) were interested to comment on your interview with me posted on Youtube and still there.
DOCTORS MURDERING PATIENTS.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3PNDvC-K0U
C LeBlanc & I on the Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mAkMDRYzTY
Bathurst NB surgeon AB https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaKyZDOJM8M&t=50s
Third part https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zg957uGyItg
Murder of Mark Oliver Saulnier June 15, 2001
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
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