NEW: Another person has died as a result of COVID-19 in the province.
Public Health is reporting 98 new cases of the virus, with 1,037 active cases.
Of the new cases, 47 – or 48 per cent – are unvaccinated, nine – or nine per cent – are partially vaccinated, and 42 – or 43 per cent – are fully vaccinated.
In this case, the # of unvaccinated people almost matches the number of fully vaccinated who've contracted the virus.
There are 56 people hospitalized due to the virus, with 20 in an intensive care unit.
SIGNIFICANT: One person under the age of 19 has been hospitalized. according to Public Health.
Of those in hospital, 44 are unvaccinated, three are partially vaccinated and nine are fully vaccinated.
Public Health reported today that 81.5 per cent of eligible New Brunswickers are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and 90.7 per cent have received their first dose of a vaccine.
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This afternoon I spoke with New Brunswick's CMOH Dr. Jennifer Russell about the current situation in the province. @Global_NB
On her main concerns as we hit more than 1,000 active cases, the strain on the hospital system is one.
Russell says the two health authorities have collaborated effectively so far in keeping things as stable as it can.
"They have worked extraordinarily hard," she said.
Both Vitalite Health Network and Horizon Health Network move to the red level -- which effectively reduces or stops all non-essential hospital services.
NEW: There are 73 new cases of COVID-19 in New Brunswick.
Two more people have died -- bringing the death toll to 74.
The deaths are:
- a 70-79 y/o in the Moncton region
- a 80-89 y/o in the Fredericton region.
The number of active cases is 962. Of the new cases, 45 – or 62 per cent – are unvaccinated, eight – or 11 per cent – are partially vaccinated, and 20 – or 27 per cent – are fully vaccinated.
Loch Lomond Villa has declared an outbreaks in its independent living apartments.
165 Loch Lomond Road is closed to visitors effective immediately due to a confirmed COVID-19 outbreak. @Global_NB
219 Ellerdale Street is closed to all visitors until further notice. Tenants are requested to maintain their household bubble until further notice. This is a precautionary measure.
221 Ellerdale Street is closed to all visitors until further notice. Tenants are requested to maintain their household bubble. This is a precautionary measure.
The long-term care facility says more information will be provided when it is available.