Senior producer/journalist with @chcotv. Former DBJ with @Global_NB. Former editor @KingsCoRecord. Opinions are my own. DM for Signal. (she/her/elle)
Oct 11, 2021 • 15 tweets • 2 min read
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.
Oct 11, 2021 • 7 tweets • 1 min read
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.
Oct 10, 2021 • 8 tweets • 1 min read
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.
Oct 9, 2021 • 7 tweets • 1 min read
NEW: There are 100 new cases of COVID-19 in New Brunswick.
56 people hospitalized due to the virus, with 23 in an intensive care unit.
- 31 cases Zone 1
- 4 cases in Zone 2
- 21 cases in Zone 3
- 13 cases in Zone 4
- 11 cases in Zone 5
- 6 in Zone 6
- 11 in Zone 7
Oct 9, 2021 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
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.
