There is one new case of COVID-19 in New Brunswick, for a total of 137.
Provincial health officials say the individual is over 90 years old, linked to Manoir de la Valle.
Chief medical officer of health, Dr. Jennifer Russell says while all the cases are in the Campbellton region, all New Brunswickers must play it safe.
“Please don’t take chances with the virus. Stay very cautious. Everybody will need to continuously watch for symptoms for the entire duration of this pandemic. Continue to practice physical distancing whenever you can, when you can’t wear a community face mask that covers your mouth and nose. Remember that we are on this journey together,” she says.
Dr. Russell urges everyone to continue monitoring themselves for symptoms and call 811 if they are showing signs of the virus.
To date, there are 15 active cases of COVID-19. Four patients are hospitalized with none in intensive care. New Brunswick has had one COVID-19 related death.
The number of confirmed cases in New Brunswick is 137 and 121 have recovered,
All areas of New Brunswick, except Zone 5, are currently in the Yellow level of the recovery plan. Zone 5 remains at the Orange level.
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– Government of NB (@Gov_NB) June 7, 2020
