N.B. COVID-19 roundup: Province reports 1 death, 8 new cases
CBC News | Posted: April 24, 2021 9:12 PM | Last Updated: April 24, 2021
Resident of Edmundston region is the 35th COVID-19 death in New Brunswick
New Brunswick reported its 35th COVID-related death Saturday.
A person in their 70s in the Edmundston region (Zone 4) died from the disease, according to Public Health.
The province reported eight new cases of COVID-19. There are now 136 active cases. Eight patients are in hospital, including three in intensive care.
Tighter travel restrictions were announced on Friday, requiring non-essential travellers to self-isolate at a hotel for at least seven days.
The cases reported Saturday breakdown as follows:
In the Fredericton region (Zone 3), there are three new cases:
- A person 19 and under.
- Two people in their 30s.
Public Health said one is travel-related and the other two are contacts of previously confirmed cases.
In the Saint John region (Zone 2), there are two new cases:
- A person in their 30s.
- A person in their 80s.
Both are contacts of previous cases.
In the Edmundston region (Zone 4), there are two new cases:
- Two people in their 70s.
Both are close contacts of previous cases.
In the Moncton region (Zone 1), there is one new case, under investigation:
- A person in their 40s.
New Brunswick has confirmed 1,847 cases of COVID-19, including 1,675 recoveries.
Public Health conducted 1,189 tests on Saturday for a total of 282,532.
What to do if you have a symptom
People concerned they might have COVID-19 symptoms can take a self-assessment test online.
Public Health says symptoms shown by people with COVID-19 have included:
- Fever above 38 C.
- New cough or worsening chronic cough.
- Sore throat.
- Runny nose.
- Headache.
- New onset of fatigue, muscle pain, diarrhea, loss of sense of taste or smell.
- Difficulty breathing.
In children, symptoms have also included purple markings on the fingers and toes.
People with one of those symptoms should:
- Stay at home.
- Call Tele-Care 811 or their doctor.
- Describe symptoms and travel history.
- Follow instructions.