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N.B. COVID-19 roundup: 2 new cases reported on Monday, no public briefing
Cases reported in Fredericton and Edmundston regions, with 81 active cases in the province
CBC News· Posted: Dec 07, 2020 2:05 PM AT
Two new cases of COVID-19 were reported in New Brunswick on Monday and the Saint John region remains in the orange phase. On Sunday, Dr. Jennifer Russell, New Brunswick's chief medical officer of health, announced that the Fredericton and Moncton regions were rolling back to the yellow phase of recovery. (Submitted by the Province of New Brunswick)
Public Health reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Monday and had no plans for a live streamed briefing.
The new cases are an individual 40 to 49 years old in the Fredericton region, or Zone 3, and someone in their 70s in the Edmundston region, or Zone 4.
Both people are self-isolating and their cases are under investigation.
So far in the pandemic, the number of confirmed cases in New Brunswick is 536, and 448 people have recovered. There have been seven deaths, and the number of active cases is 81. Three patients are hospitalized, including two in intensive care.
As of today, 133,868 tests have been conducted.
Potential public exposure warnings for Moncton
Public Health has warned of the following possible exposures to the virus in the Moncton area.
Flights into Moncton:
- Air Canada Flight 8372 on Nov. 28 from Fort McMurray to Calgary, departed 6:10 a.m
- Air Canada Flight 144 on Nov. 28 from Calgary to Toronto, departed at 11:15 a.m.
- Air Canada Flight 8918 on Nov. 28 from Toronto to Moncton, departed at 8:30 p.m.
What to do if you have a symptom
People concerned they might have COVID-19 symptoms can take a self-assessment test online.
Public Health says symptoms shown by people with COVID-19 have included:
A fever above 38 C.
A new cough or worsening chronic cough.
Sore throat.
Runny nose.
Headache.
New onset of fatigue, muscle pain, diarrhea, loss of sense of taste or smell.
Difficulty breathing.
In children, symptoms have also included purple markings on the fingers and toes.
People with one of those symptoms should:
Stay at home.
Call Tele-Care 811 or their doctor.
Describe symptoms and travel history.
Follow instructions.
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In stores where you are close to people coughing & sneezing maybe it would make a difference but outdoors?
NBers can not go to N.S. unless they
fill out the required paperwork; as per
N.B. Govt's. guidelines.
People in the Sackville area are allowed through
if they work there or have Medical appts. etc.
Have you not seen the videos that show a 'cloud' of aerosols expelled from a sneeze or a cough? It's not just a foot in front of the face you know.
The more space, the better. Masks should not replace distancing when able, and when unable to distance, be sure to wear a mask. The virus doesn't spread itself, we spread it. Proactive quarantines, proper isolation, and distancing when around others and wearing masks are all incredibly effective public health measures. We know this because we're seeing it happen here all the time. It comes down to policies and the actions of individuals. If you're pushing the boundaries you aren't 'beating the system' in some way, you're just setting back the entire region. Actions of individuals matter in a pandemic. The virus spreads through individuals. The more distance you can give others, the better.
Wish I could remember the name of a psychological phenomenon I recently came across with respect to vaccination attitudes: the stubborn refusal to get the shot(s) unless it was 100% instantly effective and would be guaranteed good forever. Basically: Some people when offered partial or uncertain solutions are more comfortable with total inaction. 'Analysis paralysis' kinda thing, maybe?
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/nb-covid-dec-6-2020-1.5830388
N.B. COVID-19 roundup: 4 new cases, Moncton, Fredericton areas return to yellow phase tonight
2 new cases in Zone 2 (Saint John), including another case of resident at assisted-living facility
CBC News· Posted: Dec 06, 2020 10:00 AM AT
Dr. Jennifer Russell announced another 4 new cases of COVID-19 in New Brunswick on Sunday while announcing plans to move some zones back to the yellow phase. (Government of New Brunswick)
The province announced another four new cases of COVID-19 in New Brunswick on Sunday while announcing plans to move some zones back to the yellow recovery phase.
There are two new cases in Zone 2 (Saint John), including another case of a resident at the assisted-living facility Parkland Saint John. There is one new case in Zone 1 (Moncton) and Zone 4 (Edmundston).
Dr. Jennifer Russell, the province's chief medical officer of health, announced during Sunday's press conference that the Moncton and Fredericton zones are scheduled to move back to the less-restrictive yellow phase at midnight.
"This was based on our risk assessments … and the declining case loads in both regions and high levels of public adherence to restrictions, which have been limiting the spread of COVID-19," said Russell.
There are now 82 active cases in the province, with two in hospital, one requiring intensive care.
There have been 534 cases of COVID-19 in the province overall, with 445 recoveries.
On Saturday, there were 568 tests conducted, bringing the total test number to 133,087.
Seven people have died in the province related to the virus.
Saint John remains hotspot
Zone 2 (Saint John), where the bulk of the province's COVID-19 cases are located, will have to stay in the orange phase.
"I know everybody is doing their part," said Russell.
"Right now though, in Zone 2, the number of active cases is still too high and the risk of transmission is too great to reduce the restriction in this area."
The Saint John region continues to be the COVID hotspot in the province with 44 cases, more than half of New Brunswick's total.
Anti-mask rally
Hours before the announcement, a small anti-mask protest was held in Moncton.
Premier Blaine Higgs criticized the gathering, hinting at possible enforcement for future events.
"If we have to bring enforcement into play in this we will do that," said Higgs.
"If people are bent on breaking the rules or just trying to flaunt the rules they will endanger themselves and others and they are doing it willingly and irresponsibly."
Limited vaccines coming soon
Higgs also talked about a dry-run vaccine distribution program that could see doses of the vaccine come to the province in the not so distant future.
Still, Higgs tempered expectations about the vast majority of New Brunswickers getting the jab any time soon.
"We're aware of limited doses that will be available in December," said Higgs. "[We're] not really to a point where anyone is going to have any great vaccine rollout."
Don't bet on Atlantic bubble yet
A return to the Atlantic bubble appears to be distant, according to the premier.
Higgs said the province needs to focus on remaining, or returning to the yellow phase.
"We have to get that working well before we simply go back to the bubble," said Higgs.
He said he would be speaking with his Atlantic counterparts about a possible return of the bubble soon.
Prince Edward Island has already ruled out returning to the bubble until at least Dec. 21.
Potential public exposure warnings for Moncton
Public Health has warned of the following possible exposures to the virus in the Moncton area.
Flights into Moncton:
- Air Canada Flight 8372 on Nov. 28 from Fort McMurray to Calgary, departed 6:10 a.m
- Air Canada Flight 144 on Nov. 28 from Calgary to Toronto, departed at 11:15 a.m.
- Air Canada Flight 8918 on Nov. 28 from Toronto to Moncton, departed at 8:30 p.m.
What to do if you have a symptom
People concerned they might have COVID-19 symptoms can take a self-assessment test online.
Public Health says symptoms shown by people with COVID-19 have included:
A fever above 38 C.
A new cough or worsening chronic cough.
Sore throat.
Runny nose.
Headache.
New onset of fatigue, muscle pain, diarrhea, loss of sense of taste or smell.
Difficulty breathing.
In children, symptoms have also included purple markings on the fingers and toes.
People with one of those symptoms should:
Stay at home.
Call Tele-Care 811 or their doctor.
Describe symptoms and travel history.
Follow instructions.
Surprising isn't it?
And who will get to play "The Grinch" in Mr Higgs' drama?
Actually Lou, BS is "the determining factor", as the so called "essential workers" start to flood home from all points west for the holidays..................
And the refusal, of reality, remains strong with no closing of schools for the first 2 weeks of January.
Train wrecks are interesting things to watch, as long as folks don't get hurt.
I’m proud of New/Nouveau-Brunswickers for following Blaine’s instructions.
We’ll beat Covid.