Public Health in New Brunswick reported 21 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday stretching across five health zones.
The six cases in Zone 1 (Moncton region) are as follows
- an individual 19 and under;
- an individual 20-29;
- two people 30-39;
- an individual 40-49;
- an individual 50-59.
The two cases in Zone 2 (Saint John region) are as follows:
- an individual 19 and under;
- an individual 30-39.
The one case in Zone 3 (Fredericton region) is as follows:
- an individual 20-29.
The 11 cases in Zone 4 (Edmundston region) are as follows:
- three people 20-29;
- two people 40-49;
- three people 50-59;
- an individual 60-69;
- an individual 70-79; and
- an individual 80-89.
The one case in Zone 5 (Campbellton region) is as follows:
- an individual 19 and under.
All cases involve people who are self-isolating while the cases are investigated.
The number of active cases rose by just one to 317 with 20 more recoveries reported since Tuesday.
Two patients are hospitalized including one person in an intensive care unit.
21 new cases / outbreak at adult-residential facility in Zone 4 / confirmed cases in schools.https://t.co/WP6gUKQ5tL pic.twitter.com/KZsYL1USy8
— Government of NB (@Gov_NB) January 20, 2021
When it comes to COVID-19 cases being identified at schools, anyone in close contact with a case will be notified by Public Health for contact tracing.
If you don’t hear from Public Health, you have are not considered a close contact.
In Zone 1, the Moncton region, another positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at Edith Cavell School and the school community has been notified.
Because students and staff are still learning and/or working from home, there is no additional impact on the school community right now.
A testing program for teachers is being arranged by Public Health.
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