NB Update today involves five people -
Premier Blaine Higgs goes first. He's announcing a pandemic task force - coordinated with and support by NB EMO.
Horizon, Vitalite, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health will be included.
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Minister of Health Ted Flemming speaks next - he describes the new task force as "military-like" - the key being speed. Making decisions fast. Staying ahead of the virus.
"We don't know if this is going to be a level 3, a level 4, a level 5 hurricane...we need to plan for worst and hope and pray for the best."
Update on cases:
-2 new cases
-103 total
"We appear to be, in many ways, fairing better than other jurisdictions...our hospital admissions have been relatively few...we cannot relax."
New cases are both in zone 1 (moncton) -
One is between the ages of 20-29 and the other is between the ages 40-49.
Both are close contacts of other cases.
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Dr. Russell advises against any gatherings.
"No gathering can be free of risk right now..."
Premier says he believes 9 tickets have been issued for not adhering to physical distancing rules.
NB has updated its case map online -
There are now 7 hospitalizations and 3 of them are in the ICU.
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