The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in New Brunswick has surpassed 100.
Public Health announced three new cases on Sunday, bringing the province’s total to 101.
They include someone in their 40s in Zone 1 (Moncton region), someone in their 30s in Zone 2 (Saint John region), and someone in their 50s in Zone 3 (Fredericton region).
Officials say 58 cases are travel-related, 32 are close contacts of confirmed cases, five are the result of community transmission, and six remain under investigation.
To date, 28 people have recovered. Of the seven people who have been hospitalized, five patients remain in hospital, with two in the intensive care unit.
Below is a breakdown of the total number of cases and the total number of tests conducted in each part of the province:
- Zone 1 (Moncton region): 21 cases/1,826 tests
- Zone 2 (Saint John region): 23 cases/1,117 tests
- Zone 3 (Fredericton region): 39 cases/1,220 tests
- Zone 4 (Edmundston region): 7 cases/406 tests
- Zone 5 (Campbellton region): 10 cases/271 tests
- Zone 6 (Bathurst region): 0 cases/507 tests
- Zone 7 (Miramichi region): 1 case/196 tests
- Total: 101 cases/5,543 tests
In a statement, Premier Blaine Higgs said it is important that government and all New Brunswickers keep doing everything they can to fight this pandemic.
“We are dealing with a great deal of uncertainty, and I know it has not been easy,” said Higgs. “We know there is more to come. We will have more cases. That is why we are doing everything we can to fight this.”
Avoid Non-Essential Errands
The province said Sunday enforcement officers are now fining people for violating the mandatory state of emergency order.
Fines range between $292.50 and $10,200, but officials did not say how many fines had been issued to date.
“Residents are reminded to self-isolate at home and to comply with restrictions imposed under the state of emergency. This means keeping travel to a strict minimum,” said the news release.
All provincial playgrounds are closed, but some municipal public parks and walking trails remain open throughout the province.
If you see someone not following the state of emergency, the province said you can contact a peace officer by calling 1-844-462-8387 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
