New Brunswick reports seven new cases of COVID-19 Sunday.
That means the province has reported 19 new cases since the beginning of the new year.
“We are seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases and we need New Brunswickers to fully co-operate with Public Health staff and guidelines to manage the issues now and move on. forward, ”said Dr Jennifer Russell, the department’s chief medical officer. health in a press release.
“Test if you show signs of COVID-19 and stay home if you are not feeling well. Do not take opportunities with your health and the health of your loved ones and others in the community. ”
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Six of the seven cases reported on Sunday are located in the Moncton area.
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These include:
- An individual between the ages of 30 and 39
- Three between the ages of 60 and 69
- An individual between the ages of 70 and 79
- An individual between the ages of 80 and 89
The seventh case is an individual aged between 50 and 59 in the Campbellton area.
All seven cases are self-isolated and are under investigation.
There are now 41 active cases in the province.
Health officials say 618 cases have been diagnosed in New Brunswick, of which 567 have recovered.
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One person is currently in hospital and is in intensive care.
The province completed just 298 tests on Saturday pushing the total number of tests completed since the outbreak began to 154,124.
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