Briefing underway. Dr. Russell up first. She says Zone 3 (Fredericton region) be moved to orange phase at midnight tonight. @Global_NB
12 new cases in the province. 8 cases in Zone 2 (SJ), 3 cases in Zone 3 (Fredericton), 1 case in Zone 1 (Moncton). @Global_NB
Russell says young people make up more than half of the active cases in N.B. @Global_NB
Russell, again, urges everyone, especially young people, to avoid large gatherings. @Global_NB
Russell says anyone entering N.B., even from Atlantic provinces, will be required to self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival. This will be effective at midnight tonight. @Global_NB
Speaking on moving Fredericton to orange phase, Higgs says the gov't has seen exposures in schools, gyms. @Global_NB
Higgs says, at this point community transmission has not been detected. @Global_NB
Higgs says "normal exemptions" to 14-day isolations will continue, including essential workers, etc. @Global_NB
Higgs says enforcement officers have issued 71 fines for non-compliance so far after inspections in Zones 1 and 2 @Global_NB
Higgs says he'll be meeting tonight with PM @JustinTrudeau tonight about vaccines and distribution. @Global_NB
Higgs reviews orange phase restrictions, including changes to the one-household bubble @Global_NB
Higgs says province is trying to give businesses the option to stay open during the difficult stretch, but adds they must follow public health guidelines. @Global_NB
Higgs says it's important to ensure the health care system does not become overwhelmed. @Global_NB
Q about why Fredericton goes orange now: Russell says there are cases in Zone 3 (Fredericton) that are the result of exposures to cases in Zone 2 (SJ) @Global_NB
Russell, echoing comments from Wednesday, says more than 1000 people are self-isolating in N.B. right now @Global_NB
Answering my question about Listuguj First Nation students not being able to come back to class in N.B. Higgs says the onus in on the #Quebec government to resolve an issue with border security. @Global_NB
Russell says about 74 health care workers in Zone 2 (SJ) are among the 1K people self-isolating. @Global_NB
Higgs says no changes are anticipated at provincial borders despite the change to 14-day isolations @Global_NB
Briefing has ended. Thank you for following! Tune in to @Global_NB tonight for more details!
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Another #COVID update from the @Gov_NB today at 2:30 p.m. Education and Early Childhood Dev. Minister @DominicCardy scheduled to join Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Jennifer Russell today. I'll be watching for @Global_NB. Stay tuned!
Update is beginning now. Dr. Russell up first. @Global_NB
Six new cases today. Four in Zone 2 (SJ) and 2 in Zone 1 (Moncton). @Global_NB