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Thursday, 16 April 2020
Wednesday, 15 April 2020
I might not be interested in what Government have to say after Friday!!
I'm going to ask the Government to remove me off the email list if the jump in Fines goes into Law....Whatever they say in the future is no interest to me....We need Leaders during a Crisis....not this....using a Crisis to jail the less fortunate and people with Mental Illness IS NOT RIGHT!!!!! If this goes through? Higgs MUST step down!!!!!
Tuesday, 14 April 2020
Pauline Dunbar died two years ago today - A daughter morning the death of her Mom...........
On April 14 2018 My mother defeated death
When death came calling
We couldn't know why
You tried to hold on
I suck at goodbye
I know that you suffered
I raged F@(k cancer
But still we laughed
And let life be our answer
We sang our songs
And said our prayer
And wished you free
Though it felt unfair
We cried as you took
Your last hard-won breath
We didn't know then
You'd defeated death
We have great memories
And your gardens still grow
Your grandkids remember
The loving faith you did show
Miracles now happen
I attribute to you
And when I laugh
I know you still do too!
Your memory's my shelter
Your teachings persist
A sign, shadow, whisper
Death doesn't exist!
I can still feel you
Because you didn't die
You still live on
And death is a lie
With death defeated
I now tell my son
Though we might miss you
His grandmother won!
Lock down in Fredericton.....
"Anonymous" info: Lutheran Place (where Owen lives) is on lockdown. No visitors and tenants only allowed out for essentials up to 3 hours at a time. Security guard at the entrance. They just weren't following rules. Two tenants evicted on Friday for having parties on Wednesday.
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
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