N.B. reports seven new cases of COVID-19 – all related to travel
There are seven new cases of COVID-19 in New Brunswick and all are related to travel.
“This sudden increase in cases shows us that we are not yet finished with COVID-19,” said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health. “That is why it is so important that New Brunswickers protect themselves and everyone around them from serious illness by getting fully vaccinated as soon as possible.”
Six of the cases are in Zone 1 (Moncton region) and the other is in Zone 3 (Fredericton region).
The six cases in Zone 1 (Moncton region) are as follows:
- a person 19 and under;
- a person in their 20s; and,
- four people in their 30s.
The Fredericton region case involves a person in their 60s.
This raises the number of confirmed cases in New Brunswick to 2,343. There has been one recovery since Wednesday, so the number of active cases is now eight. None of the active cases require hospitalization. Public Health says it conducted 758 tests on Wednesday.
VACCINATION RATES CLIMB
As of Thursday, 55 per cent of New Brunswickers aged 12 and up are fully vaccinated while 80.1 per cent have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
"All eligible New Brunswickers can book their second dose appointments now for a date that is at least 28 days after their first dose," New Brunswick Public Health said in a news release. "They are encouraged to book an appointment through a participating pharmacy or at a Vitalité or Horizon health network clinic."
To get a second dose, you need to bring a signed consent form, your Medicare card, and a copy of the record of immunization that was given to you after getting your first dose.
MOBILE VACCINATION CLINICS
New Brunswick is offering a series of mobile clinics for people who have not yet received a first or second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Walk-ins are welcome and the clinics are taking place this week at the following locations:
- River Valley Civic Centre, 11 School St., Perth-Andover, Thursday, Thursday, July 15, between noon and 6 p.m.
- Dorchester Veterans Community Hall, 4955 Main St., Dorchester, Thursday, Thursday, July 15, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- Tobique Lions Community Centre, 61 Everett Ln., Plaster Rock, Friday, July 16, between 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- Salisbury Baptist Church, 3128 Main St., Salisbury, Friday, July 16, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
When you go to mobile vaccination clinic, bring your Medicare card, a record of vaccination, if receiving a second dose, and a signed consent form.
"These clinics will be administering the Moderna vaccine, which can be used safely and effectively as either a first or second dose," New Brunswick Public Health said in a news release. "Even if you received a different vaccine as your first dose, you can still receive Moderna for your second dose due to the interchangeability of COVID-19 vaccines."
ASTRAZENECA CLINICS
New Brunswick is offering the AstraZeneca vaccine to anyone who got it as their first dose and would like to get it as their second dose.
Appointments are now available through Horizon and Vitalité health authority clinics for the next two weeks.
If you are 55 and older, you can book an appointment online. If you are under the age of 55 you will need to register by calling 1-833-437-1424.
Appointments can be booked for clinics on the following dates and locations:
- Friday, July 16 in Bathurst;
- Tuesday, July 20 in Miramichi and Campbellton;
- Thursday, July 22 in Fredericton;
- Friday, July 23 in Moncton and Bathurst;
- Monday, July 26 in Edmundston, Grand Falls and Saint-Quentin; and
- Wednesday, July 28 in Saint John.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Bathroom break nearly derails $22 million project at city council meeting
A brief break during Wednesday's city council meeting in Saskatoon nearly cost the city dearly.
Do this once a month and extend your life by up to 10 years. No gym required
Research shows that art experiences, whether as a maker or a beholder, transform our biology by rewiring our brains and triggering the release of neurochemicals, hormones and endorphins.
'Rotten rock': Climate change altering the face of Canadian mountaineering
The Abbot Pass hut stood for decades in a rugged saddle between two iconic peaks, overlooking the limpid turquoise of Banff National Park's Lake Louise — a destination for alpinists from around the world until the ground melted beneath it and forced its closure.
Ryan Reynolds has declared 'War of the Popcorn Buckets.' He's honestly onto something
Ryan Reynolds this week unveiled arguably the most anticipated and sure-to-be coveted merchandise tied to his upcoming 'Deadpool' sequel: the movie’s novelty popcorn bucket.
North Korea says it will stop sending trash balloons as South Korea vows strong retaliation
South Korea said Sunday it’ll soon take retaliatory steps against North Korea over its launch of trash-carrying balloons across the border and other provocations.
'The legacy I want to leave:' Mother with Stage 4 cancer advocates for survivors
People around the world are observing National Cancer Survivor Day, an annual celebration held to honour patients who have been through the often difficult and traumatic experience of living with cancer.
Trump joins TikTok and calls it 'an honor.' As president he once tried to ban the video-sharing app
Donald Trump has joined the popular video-sharing app TikTok, a platform he once tried to ban while in the White House, and posted from a UFC fight two days after he became the first former president and presumptive major party nominee in U.S. history to be found guilty on felony charges.
Mackenzie Hughes 'gutted' after falling short at RBC Canadian Open
Mackenzie Hughes had the dream scenario of winning the RBC Canadian Open in his hometown within reach but then it all slipped away.
Scotland's Robert MacIntyre holds off Griffin, wins RBC Canadian Open
Scotland's Robert MacIntyre has won the RBC Canadian Open.