New Brunswick has 25 new cases of COVID-19.
One case is in Zone 1 (Moncton), and is a person aged 19 or under.
That brings the active case count in Zone 1 to 62.
The rest of the cases, all 24 of them, are in Zone 4 (Edmundston).
19 of those 24 are in the Villa Des Jardins care home, ten residents and nine employees.
32 cases of COVID-19 have been identified at the Villa Des Jardins since an outbreak was declared on January 25th, just over a week ago.
Two people with COVID-19 are hospitalized, both of them in the ICU.
The province currently has 267 active cases of COVID-19.
Along with the new cases, Dr. Russell brings more sombre news.
Three cases of the infamous UK variant of COVID-19 have been detected in New Brunswick in two different health zones.
Two of the cases are in Zone 2 (St. John), and the third is in Zone 7 (Miramichi).
Zone 7 only has two active cases of COVID-19, and has only had eight cases total throughout the course of the pandemic.
The three cases are all related to travel, two international and one domestic (within Canada).
Dr. Russell was unable to be more specific about the cases, but could confirm that they are self-isolating.
She also provided some frightening theoretical statistics to demonstrate how quickly this new variant could potentially spread if not kept under control.
Daily commuters still have questions about mandatory weekly testing, especially those who are already tested as part of their job requirement.
Over 100 Sackvillians work in the Amherst Hospital just across the border, and some undergo regular testing there.Â
Conversation about interprovincial testing coordination are still in progress, but Dr. Russell could not be more specific than that.
In the meantime, CHMA has produced several updates regarding the Nova Scotia border with the most up to date information available.
Any questions or concerns about the border can be directed to news@chmafm.com.
Speaking of Nova Scotia, the province announced one new case in its Central health zone.
The active case count, however, remains steadily at ten due to recoveries.
The case is categorized as travel-related, specifically travel outside of Atlantic Canada.
PEI has five active cases, but no new ones to report.
Newfoundland has 13 active cases, with one person in the hospital, but has not had a new case since January 29th.
Our neighbours in Quebec have 1053 new cases of the virus, and 38 more people have died.
