New Brunswick reports 1 new coronavirus case in the Campbellton region

New Brunswick reported one new case of COVID-19 on Saturday.

The province said the new case is an individual between 50 and 59 in Zone 5 (Campbellton region) and is linked to the outbreak at Manoir de la Vallée, a long-term care facility in Atholville.

READ MORE: N.B. takes next step in recovery as it reports no new coronavirus cases, Zone 5 remains ‘orange’

The number of confirmed cases in New Brunswick remains at 164 as a false positive test was detected in a previously confirmed case.

“This particular case, which was reported in Zone 5, has been removed from the count,” said the province.

Get weekly health news

Receive the latest medical news and health information delivered to you every Sunday.

Sign up for weekly health newsletter Sign Up

By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

A total of 135 people have recovered, including 14 related to the outbreak in Zone 5 (Campbellton region).

There have been two deaths, and the number of active cases is 27. Two patients are hospitalized with one in an intensive care unit.

As of Saturday, 40,255 tests have been conducted.

READ MORE: New Brunswick reports no new coronavirus cases Thursday, Zone 5 remains ‘orange’

All areas of New Brunswick except Zone 5 are currently in the Yellow level of the COVID-19 recovery plan, which according to the government is aimed at the gradual reopening of businesses and activities while working to prevent a resurgence of transmission.

Zone 5 remains at the Orange level of the recovery plan.

2:36 Coronavirus: Freeland and Dr. Tam discusses decision to resume NHL in some provinces

• Coronavirus: Freeland and Dr. Tam discusses decision to resume NHL in some provinces
• Canada surpasses 100,000 COVID-19 cases
• Coronavirus: WHO explains the difference between a 2nd peak and a 2nd wave of COVID-19

Previous Video

Next Video