New Brunswick health officials report 17 new cases of coronavirus linked to outbreak at Manoir Notre-Dame, a special care home in Moncton
Province reports a total of 19 active cases of COVID-19 linked to the special care home, including 13 residents, four healthcare workers and two family members who were in close contact
Notre-Dame has 112 residents and 56 employees Almost all staff were tested within four hours and test results were returned promptly, Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr Jennifer Russell said in a statement. provincial update Wednesday
According to the Public Health statement, the confirmed cases are: 2 people in their 20s, 3 in their forties, 1 in their fifties, 2 in their sixties, 5 in their sixties, 2 in their 80s and 2 in their fiftieth
Russell said public health was able to confirm so many cases thanks to its rapid response and testing She said all family members or close contacts have been contacted
All confirmed cases reportedly in isolation, says Russell « This virus is confined to confirmed cases and one facility »
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NB reports COVID-19 outbreak at Moncton special care home after 2 residents test positive
This is the largest increase in one-day cases New Brunswick has seen to date
Premier Blaine Higgs said in the update that the Moncton outbreak management team is working to prevent the spread of the virus and identify potential exposures
Health officials say potential exposure may have occurred at the Moncton Costco Optical Center and Moncton St Hubert Restaurant on Oct 1 Those who have visited since should self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19
Additionally, Higgs said the decision on province-wide mask requirements would be made on Thursday, with this outbreak weighing on that appeal.
Higgs advised New Brunswickers to keep their Thanksgiving gatherings small and download the COVID Alert app
Russell said the Notre Dame outbreak was not unexpected as the province has seen increasing numbers in its neighboring jurisdictions
The decision to bring the Moncton area back into the orange phase of COVID-19 recovery will be made as more information comes into public health
New Brunswick has a total of 22 active cases of the virus and has confirmed 222 cases of COVID-19 to date
Province says 198 cases are considered recovered There are two New Brunswickers hospitalized with COVID-19
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