It’s been five days since the last case of COVID-19 was reported in New Brunswick.
The province’s chief medical officer of health says the two active cases are both recovering at home.
Dr. Jennifer Russell, also announced new rules around visiting loved ones nearing end of life.
“I believe we can provide compassionate access for loved ones while continuing to protect those at greatest risk,” says Dr. Russell.
Patients will be permitted to designate two visitors to provide comfort and support. They will be the only visitors permitted and only one visitor is permitted at a time.
Russell says no substitutions will be permitted and if a designated visitor, such as a frail, elderly spouse or person with a disability, requires a second person to support them, this person would count as the second chosen visitor.
She says only one guest will be permitted to visit at a time and must follow certain guidelines.
All designated visitors:
- Will be required to maintain physical distancing and limit their interactions with facility staff and the public.
- Must leave the patient’s room when staff are conducting procedures.
- Must monitor themselves for symptoms of COVID-19 and refrain from visiting should symptoms appear.
- Must follow facility rules regarding infection control for other viruses, such as influenza and the common cold.
Dr. Russell says these new rules apply to visits to patients in hospitals, nursing homes and hospices.
