Dr. Jennifer Russell, the chief medical officer of health in New Brunswick (Government of New Brunswick/YouTube video capture)
New Brunswick Public Health has recommended the Fredericton region (Zone 3) move to the Orange level of the province’s COVID-19 recovery plan.
The change will take effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday, November 27.
Chief medical officer of health Dr. Jennifer Russell says the move is necessary given the rising number of cases in that region.
Also as of Friday, November 27, Dr. Russell says all non-essential travellers entering New Brunswick will have to self-isolate for 14 days.
The Atlantic Travel Bubble is essentially over.
Public Health is reporting 12 new cases in the province today:
In the Saint John region (Zone 2), there are eight new cases:
- one individual under 19
- one individual in their 20s
- three people in their 40s
- one individual in their 60s
- one individual in their 80s
- one individual over 90
In the Fredericton region (Zone 3), there are three new cases:
- two individuals under 19
- one individual in their 20s
In the Moncton region (Zone 1), there is one new case:
- someone in their 20s
All cases are reportedly self-isolating and are under investigation.
New Brunswick now has 105 active cases of the virus which is the highest number since the pandemic began earlier this year.
One person remains in hospital.
The province has recorded seven deaths.
