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N.B. reports one new case of COVID-19; active case total drops to 36

Published Monday, March 15, 2021 3:45PM ADT Last Updated Monday, March 15, 2021 5:36PM ADT

New Brunswick reports that it has given 51,354 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine and 12,195 people are fully vaccinated.

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HALIFAX -- New Brunswick Public Health reported one new case of COVID-19 on Monday as the number of active cases dropped from 37 to 36 thanks to two recoveries in the Fredericton region (Zone 3).

The new case is in the Edmundston region (Zone 4) which now has eight active cases.

There is only one person in hospital at this time.

VACCINE UPDATE

In a news release, the province reported that it has given 51,354 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine and 12,195 people are fully vaccinated.

The province reminded New Brunswickers that only people who are 85 or older may contact a pharmacist to set up an appointment to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

"A family member or caretaker may also book an appointment on their behalf," the province wrote in a news release. "Appointments are being scheduled at nearly every pharmacy in the province, with the first vaccinations starting Wednesday."

New Brunswick Public Health said it is expected to complete first-dose clinics for residents of all long-term care homes this week.

So far, the province has vaccinated 11,259 residents of licensed long-term care homes, including 4,709 people aged 85 and over who live in a long-term care home.

Clinics are also expected to be completed this week for First Nations community members aged 16 and over.

So far, 19,881 health-care workers have received at least one dose of the vaccine.

NB Health Minister Dorothy Shephard says right now, the province has the capacity to vaccinate 4,000/day.

But they're working toward 80,000/week.

Next week, NB is expecting over 40,000 doses to arrive of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. @CTVAtlantic
— Laura Brown (@LauraBrownCTV) March 15, 2021