New Brunswick has recorded another COVID-related death for a total of 21 in the province.
Public Health confirmed an individual in their 80s in Zone 4 (Edmundston region) has died as a result of underlying complications, including COVID-19.
The person was a resident of Manoir Belle Vue, an adult residential facility in Edmundston.
New Brunswick has 15 new cases of COVID-19 today (February 9).
Zone 1 (Moncton region) has two cases:
- an individual 20-29; and
- an individual 30-39.
Zone 2 (Saint John region) has three cases:
- an individual 19 and under;
- an individual 20-29; and
- an individual 70-79.
Zone 4 (Edmundston region) has ten cases:
- an individual 19 and under;
- an individual 40-49;
- four people 60-69;
- two people 70-79; and
- two people 80-89.
Public Health has also confirmed a fourth case of the COVID-19 U.K. variant in the province.
The case is related to international travel and previously reported in Zone 1 (Moncton region).
This person has been self-isolating and continues to do so.
In addition, a positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at St. Stephen High School and the school community has been notified.
Students stayed home today as contact tracing was conducted.
The province now has 183 active cases with seven individuals in hospital including two in intensive care.
