New Brunswick has four new cases of COVID-19 for a total of 95.
The new cases are:
- An individual aged 30-39 in Zone 3 (Fredericton region)
- An individual aged 40-49 in Zone 3 (Fredericton region)
- An individual aged 60-69 in Zone 3 (Fredericton region)
- An individual aged 30-39 in Zone 5 (Campbellton region)
Of the 95 cases, 54 are travel-related, 28 are close contacts of confirmed cases, three cases are from community transmission and 10 cases remain under investigation.
In six cases individuals were hospitalized, but two have since been discharged.
Of the four remaining in hospital, one is in the intensive care unit.
So far, 25 people have recovered from the virus.
The chief medical officer of health has been asked how long the pandemic may last.
Dr. Jennifer Russell says the province will be releasing modelling projections next week which will help with planning.
“So when we know how many hospital beds we have, how many ICU beds we have and we put that together with modelling to project what are the types of numbers that we would hope to not see this go above to be able to absorb and manage.”
Dr. Russell says she has concerns about the stockpile of COVID-19 test kits and other medical supplies.
But she adds the federal government has indicated the province will be getting a new shipment early next week.
