Dr. Jennifer Russell

• ‘Political preferences’ played role in N.B. COVID decisions, says top medical officer

  Dr. Jennifer Russell says various government departments would weigh in on her scientific advice and that the ultimate decision was made by the cabinet of Premier Blaine Higgs.

  Canada

  Nov 2, 2023
  
• Dr. Jennifer Russell resigns as N.B. chief medical officer of health

  In a statement released on Friday afternoon, Dr. Jennifer Russell, who became a familiar face for New Brunswickers during COVID-19, announced she will be stepping down this fall.

  Politics

  Oct 14, 2023
  
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• COVID-19: New Brunswick seeing ‘a bit of stabilization’ from latest wave, says top doctor

  New Brunswick's weekly COVID-19 report is showing a decrease in PCR-confirmed cases and hospitalizations. 

  Health

  Aug 3, 2022
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• Saint John COVID-19 cases spike following Memorial Cup win

  Businesses in the region have seen their staff noticeably impacted by the recent spike, with some forced to temporarily close their doors.

  Health

  Jul 6, 2022
• New Brunswick not opening up eligibility for fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccine

  Dr. Jennifer Russell, the province’s chief medical officer of health, told Global News in an interview on Tuesday the province would stay the course on its vaccine rollout.

  Health

  Jul 6, 2022
• New Brunswickers step into first restriction-free summer since COVID-19 hit

  It's the first summer since the start of the pandemic that New Brunswickers can make plans free of COVID-19 restrictions. Some experts say you should still be cautious.

  Health

  Jun 29, 2022
• N.B. hospitals report a plateau in COVID-19 numbers

  According to the province’s two health authorities, New Brunswick may have passed the peak of COVID-19’s fifth wave.

  Health

  Apr 21, 2022
• Complaint filed against N.B.’s top doctor over handling of mystery brain disease

  Steve Ellis, whose father Roger Ellis was one of the 48 people suffering from the syndrome, says he believes Dr. Jennifer Russell “violated the code of ethics of her profession.”

  Health

  Mar 28, 2022
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• New Brunswick’s top doctor reflects on 2 years of COVID-19 as restrictions lift

  It's been two years since New Brunswick announced its first case of COVID-19, and the province's top doctor is reflecting on what has happened during that time.

  Health

  Mar 14, 2022
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• New Brunswick sticks to COVID-19 vaccine strategy as booster bookings lag

  Pharmacists in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia say bookings for COVID-19 boosters have fallen off, despite third-dose vaccination rates hovering under 50 per cent.

  Health

  Feb 2, 2022