New Brunswick reported nine new cases of COVID-19 today (April 19).
Public Health says the case breakdown is as follows:
- One case in Zone 1 (Moncton region) is an individual 20-29 and is travel related.
- One case in Zone 3 (Fredericton region) is an individual 40-49 and is travel related.
- Six cases in Zone 4 (Edmundston region): three people 19 and under; two people 40-49; and an individual 60-69. Four of these six cases are contacts of previously confirmed cases and the other two are under investigation.
- One case in Zone 6 (Bathurst region) is an individual 40-49 and is travel related.
The number of active cases provincewide is 158.
Twenty-one patients are in hospital including eight in an intensive care unit.
“The new variants of COVID-19 are much more aggressive and contagious,” said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health. “That is why it is more important than ever before that people who are self-isolating do so properly. They must avoid all contact with others.”
“We are seeing more travel-related cases and transmission to household members when self-isolation measures are not strictly adhered to, so it is imperative that everyone who is self-isolating continue to do so for the full 14 days,” she said. “Failure to do so could be putting your loved ones at risk.”
Self-isolation guidelines are available online.
Public Health says New Brunswick has administered more than 200,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine, with 27.5 per cent of the eligible population 16 and over having received at least one dose.
Clinics are underway to provide the second vaccine dose at long-term care facilities, including 4,900 second doses at 339 facilities this week.
Public Health has identified potential public exposure to the virus at the following location:
- Familiprix, 131 de l’Église St., Edmundston on Thursday, April 8, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Public Health is now offering COVID-19 testing for all New Brunswickers who have been in a public exposure area, even if they are not currently experiencing any symptoms.
Residents may request a test online or call Tele-Care 811 to get an appointment at the nearest screening centre.
People experiencing one or more symptoms are also encouraged to get tested.
