New Brunswick has one new case of COVID-19 today and it is unrelated to the outbreak in Zone 5.
Public Health says the case is someone in their 20’s in the Moncton region and is related to travel.
The province currently has 25 active cases of the virus.
Five individuals are in hospital with one in an intensive care unit.
One man died of the virus in the Campbellton region, Zone 5, last week.
“No matter where you live in New Brunswick, please continue to maintain two metres of physical distance between yourself and others when you are away from home,” said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health.
“After three months, it can be easy to forget to keep doing the simple things like distancing, washing your hands frequently, and covering coughs or sneezes, but these are the most important tools we have in preventing the spread of COVID-19.”
The number of confirmed cases in New Brunswick is 147 and 121 have recovered, including one related to the outbreak in Zone 5.
As of today, 34,814 tests have been conducted.
All areas of New Brunswick except Zone 5 are currently in the Yellow level of the COVID-19 recovery plan, which is aimed at the gradual reopening of businesses and activities while working to prevent a resurgence of transmission.
Zone 5 remains at the Orange level of the recovery plan.
