New Brunswick has another new case of COVID-19.
The case is travel-related and involves a person between the ages of 20 and 29 living in the Saint John zone.
It brings the total number of cases to 120.
Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health, also revealed the person who arrived in Moncton on WestJet flight late last month was diagnosed in Alberta, completed 14 days of required isolation and was not contagious at the time of travel.
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The first new case in 17 days, announced on Tuesday, is still under investigation as to whether it is travel-related or a community transmission case.
Russell emphasized the need to protect the province’s most vulnerable, especially those who reside in New Brunswick’s nursing homes, special care homes and other adult residential facilities.
“In Quebec, Ontario and Nova Scotia, nursing homes have been devastated by multiple deaths from this disease,” said Russell. “No one wants that to happen here. We must make sure our long-term care residents, as well as those who work in these facilities, stay healthy and safe.”
Russell said actions taken to protect the vulnerable and elderly, including restrictions on visiting, screening of staff and the use of personal protective equipment, will remain in place.
