New Brunswick reports two additional deaths related to COVID-19 Sunday
Health officials in New Brunswick said Sunday that a person in their 80s in the Moncton region and a person in their 70s in the Bathurst region have died as a result of COVID-19.
HOSPITALIZATIONS
In a news release Sunday, public health reported there are a total of 126 people hospitalized with COVID-19 in the province. Ten people are currently in intensive care.
Of those currently hospitalized, 74 were admitted for reasons other than COVID-19.
Of those in hospital, 101 are 60 or over, and six people are on a ventilator. Public health said Sunday that three people 19 and under are currently hospitalized.
The province said the rate of people hospitalized and in ICU continues to most greatly impact people who are unvaccinated and those who are over six months from their second dose.
PARENTS ENCOURAGED TO CHILDREN VACCINATED
Officials are urging parents and guardians to book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment for their child’s first or second dose if they have not yet done so.
Children aged five to 11 who have already received their first dose of the vaccine are eligible to receive their second dose once eight weeks have passed since their first dose.
“Children are expected to return to in-person school by the end of the month and will benefit greatly from vaccination,” said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health in a news release Sunday.
“I’m calling on all parents with kids in this age group to book an appointment now for their child’s first dose if they are not yet vaccinated, or for their second dose if they are eligible.”
BOOSTER SHOTS AVAILABLE
The New Brunswick government is encouraging those eligible for a booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to book their appointment to help slow the spread of the virus.
Booster doses are available to everyone 18 and older, as long as five months have passed since their second dose.
To date, 62.3 per cent of the eligible population of people 50 and older have received their booster dose.
Appointments can be booked online at vaccination clinics offered through the Vitalité and Horizon health networks.
Many pharmacies across the province are also offering vaccine clinics. Appointments can be made by contacting a participating pharmacy directly.
Those unable to book an appointment online, or who otherwise need assistance booking through a health authority clinic or pharmacy, may call 1-833-437-1424.
Since Jan. 10, more than 44,000 appointments have been booked for booster doses of an mRNA vaccine.
LEVEL 3 RESTRICTIONS
New Brunswick is currently in Level 3 phase of the winter plan to manage COVID-19.
Premier Blaine Higgs said Friday that vaccinating more children against COVID-19 and ensuring more adults receive their booster dose over the next week will help New Brunswick return to Level 2 of the winter plan on Jan. 30 at 11:59 p.m.
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