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UPDATE on APRIL 18TH, 2020 - New Brunswick Coronavirus Crisis--ATV trails closed!!!!

News Release

Public Safety

COVID-19

ATV trails closed

18 April 2020

FREDERICTON (GNB) – Public Safety Minister Carl Urquhart said today he is pleased that Quad NB is keeping ATV trails closed, in compliance with the current mandatory order issued under the Emergency Measures Act.

“We understand that there are numerous enthusiastic users of off-road vehicles eager to practise their sport in various regions of the province, and we appreciate the work of Quad NB in the development of this sport,” said Urquhart. “However, it is premature to allow such activities.”

The mandatory order states, in paragraph eight, that every owner and occupier of any building or land on which people may gather must take all reasonable steps to prevent gatherings, and to ensure that people on their premises do not come within two metres of each other.

“We know that the majority of trail users are safety-minded and respectful of the rules, but we also know that it would be impossible to ensure that people stay two-metres from each other and not gather in groups along the thousands of kilometres of trails,” said Urquhart. “Keeping New Brunswickers safe and healthy must remain our top priority, not only for the provincial government, but for all organizations in this province. By working together, we will succeed in slowing the spread of the COVID-19.”

The state of emergency mandatory order is available online.

18-04-20

UPDATE on APRIL 18TH, 2020 - New Brunswick Coronavirus Crisis---One new case of COVID-19; 87 people have recovered!!!!

News Release

Health

Office of the Premier

COVID-19

One new case of COVID-19; 87 people have recovered

18 April 2020

FREDERICTON (GNB) – Public Health today identified one new case of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in New Brunswick to 118.

Of the 118 cases, 66 are travel-related, 42 are close contacts of confirmed cases, nine are the result of community transmission and one is under investigation.

During the pandemic, 13 people have been hospitalized and eight have since been discharged. Three of the five patients remaining in hospital are in an intensive care unit.

To date, 87 people have recovered. As of today, 10,347 tests have been conducted.

The new case is an individual aged 30-39 in Zone 3 (Fredericton region).

Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health, thanked New Brunswickers for their understanding and patience during the past few weeks, but cautioned that the road ahead is still long.

“It is going to be a beautiful weekend and some people may be tempted to see family and friends,” Russell said. “I encourage you to send your love with a phone call or an email. This is a health-care crisis that does not discriminate based on where you live, what you do, your age or gender.”

Russell said people need to continue to practise physical distancing and to wash their hands thoroughly and frequently.

Anyone experiencing two or more of the following symptoms should contact 811 and follow the directions provided:

fever above 38°C;

a new cough or worsening chronic cough;

sore throat;

runny nose; and

headache.

Premier Blaine Higgs asked New Brunswickers to keep in mind the progress that has been made in fighting COVID-19.

“The low number of cases reported in our province is promising, but we all must continue the fight to beat this virus,” said Higgs. “If we all keep following the directive of Public Health, I am confident we will see fewer restrictions in the weeks ahead. Like all of you, that is something I am very much looking forward to.”

Up-to-date information about COVID-19 is available online.

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