No new cases of COVID-19 reported in New Brunswick

By Aya Al-Hakim Global News

Posted May 10, 2020 12:45 pm EST

Updated May 10, 2020 12:49 pm EST

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This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the virus that causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. THE CANADIAN PRESS/NIAID-RML via AP

New Brunswick reported no new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, leaving the number of confirmed cases in the province at 120.

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New Brunswick is currently in Phase 2 of the COVID-19 recovery, which is aimed at reopening businesses and activities while working to prevent a resurgence of transmission.

To further slow the spread of the virus, the province is recommending that people continue to observe safety protocols, namely staying within their two-household bubble, maintaining two metres of physical distance, avoiding touching their face and to cough or sneeze into their sleeve.

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According to the province, the number of active cases is two, with 118 people having recovered. None of the active cases are receiving treatment in hospital.

To date, New Brunswick has conducted 17,772 tests.