N.B. To Hold COVID-19 Briefing Saint John, NB, Canada / Country 94 Robert Lothian Sep 29, 2021 | 12:41 PM Jernej Furman / CC New Brunswick Health Officials will provide an update on COVID-19 today. Premier Blaine Higgs and Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health, will take part in the briefing. The news conference will be live streamed at 2:30 p.m.