New Brunswick Public Health has reported the 60th COVID-19-related death and 85 new cases.
The death includes a person aged 90 or older in Zone 1, the Moncton region.
“It’s important to remember that those we have lost to this virus are more than numbers – they were people with hopes, dreams and loved ones,” said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health, in a Government of New Brunswick news release.
Since Thursday, 97 individuals have recovered from the virus, and there are now 677 active cases across the province.
There are 41 people hospitalized due to the virus, with 15 in an intensive care unit.
The province said 80.2% of eligible New Brunswickers are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and 89.2% have received their first dose of a vaccine. A list of upcoming mobile and walk-in clinics is available online.
Of today’s new cases, 68 – or 80% – are not fully vaccinated, according to Public Health.
The new cases are as follows:
The 15 new cases in Zone 1 (Moncton region) are as follows:
· five people 19 and under;
· four people 20-29;
· two people 30-39;
· two people 40-49;
· a person 50-59; and
· a person 60-69.
Nine cases are under investigation and six are contacts of previously confirmed cases.
The 11 new cases in Zone 2 (Saint John region) are as follows:
· three people 19 and under;
· two people 20-29;
· a person 30-39;
· two people 40-49;
· a person 50-59;
· a person 60-69; and
· a person 80-89.
Six cases are under investigation and five are contacts of previously confirmed cases.
The 21 new cases in Zone 3 (Fredericton region) are as follows:
· five people 19 and under;
· a person 20-29;
· three people 30-39;
· four people 40-49;
· three people 50-59;
· a person 60-69;
· three people 70-79; and
· a person 80-89.
Nineteen cases are under investigation and two are contacts of previously confirmed cases.
The 25 new cases in Zone 4 (Edmundston region) are as follows:
· 16 people 19 and under;
· a person 30-39;
· two people 40-49;
· four people 50-59;
· a person 60-69; and
· a person 90 and over.
Sixteen cases are contacts of previously confirmed cases and nine cases are under investigation.
The 11 new cases in Zone 5 (Campbellton region) are as follows:
· five people 19 and under;
· a person 20-29;
· two people 30-39;
· a person 40-49;
· a person 50-59; and
· a person 70-79.
Ten cases are contacts of previously confirmed cases and one is under investigation.
The two new cases in Zone 7 (Miramichi region) are as follows:
· a person 19 and under; and
· a person 60-69.
Both cases are under investigation.
Immunization records
Over one week after proof of vaccination became required for most non-essential services, New Brunswick has simplified the registration process to access MyHealthNB, a web portal that allows eligible New Brunswickers to obtain access to their COVID-19 test results and their COVID-19 immunization record.
Previously requiring an in-person appointment to sign-up, New Brunswickers can now register for their account online.
More details on MyHealthNB can be found here.
“I would encourage those who have booked an in-person appointment to cancel it and instead, use this new option,” said Russell.
Cancellations can be done online or by calling 1-833-437-1424.
Rapid testing update
Through the COVID-19 Point of Care Testing program, Public Health has distributed more than 586,000 rapid test kits.
The program ensures workplace operations can continue safely, while protecting employees and close contacts. Public Health said rapid tests are also used in managing outbreaks.
“Point of care testing is one tool that can be used to control the spread of COVID-19,” said Russell. “When cases are identified early this helps us respond as potential carriers can be isolated, which helps to stop the transmission of the virus.”
