Moncton, NB, Canada / 91.9 The Bend
Jan 11, 2021 2:51 PM
Dr. Jennifer Russell, the chief medical officer of health for New Brunswick. (Image: Government of New Brunswick/YouTube image capture)
New Brunswick reported 21 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Monday, pushing the total number of cases to 800.
“This new wave of Covid-19 is proving to be more challenging than any we’ve experienced to date. In the first wave, we saw limited outbreaks in one or two regions at a time,” said Dr. Jennifer Russell, the province’s chief medical officer of health.
“Now we have numerous cases reported in five of our seven health zones. No corner of the province is untouched.”
Saint John, NB, Canada / Country 94
Jan 11, 2021 2:51 PM
Dr. Jennifer Russell, the chief medical officer of health for New Brunswick. (Image: Government of New Brunswick/YouTube image capture)
New Brunswick reported 21 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Monday, pushing the total number of cases to 800.
“This new wave of Covid-19 is proving to be more challenging than any we’ve experienced to date. In the first wave, we saw limited outbreaks in one or two regions at a time,” said Dr. Jennifer Russell, the province’s chief medical officer of health.
“Now we have numerous cases reported in five of our seven health zones. No corner of the province is untouched.”
New Brunswick COVID-19 Update
The five cases in Zone 1 (Moncton region) are as follows:
an individual 19 and under;
three people 20-29; and
an individual 20-29; and;
an individual 19 and under;
five people 30-39; and
two people 20-29;
two people 30-39;
All cases are self-isolating and under investigation.
The number of confirmed cases in New Brunswick is 717 and 577 have recovered. There have been nine deaths, and the number of active cases is 130. One patient is hospitalized and is in an intensive care unit. As of today, 157,265 tests have been conducted.
“The current situation is the worst we have seen so far during this pandemic,” said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health. “We have managed to overcome all previous COVID-19 events through the co-operative efforts of staff, partner organizations and the general public. This experience guides us now. We must all do our part to meet the challenge facing us.”
The total number of confirmed cases in New Brunswick is now 717.
Chief medical officer of health Dr. Jennifer Russell says the province is now facing multiple outbreaks in several health zones.
“The current situation is the worst we have seen so far during this pandemic,” said Dr. Russell.
“We have managed to overcome all previous COVID-19 events through the co-operative efforts of staff, partner organizations and the general public. This experience guides us now. We must all do our part to meet the challenge facing us.”
Dr. Russell notes how more than 800 people are now self-isolating at home for COVID-related reasons.
FREDERICTON - There are now 130 active cases of COVID-19 in New Brunswick the highest number in the province since the start of the pandemic.
Dr. Jennifer Russell, New Brunswick chief medical officer of health, is shown in a government handout photo. Public Health officials in New Brunswick are reporting 24 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the province Thursday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Government of New Brunswick MANDATORY CREDIT
FREDERICTON - There are now 130 active cases of COVID-19 in New Brunswick the highest number in the province since the start of the pandemic.
Health officials in New Brunswick reported 24 new cases Thursday, bringing the total to 717 since the beginning of the health crisis.