New Brunswick Public Health

• COVID-19: N.B. reporting 90 new cases, vaccinations available to kids 5-11 once doses received

  The province also reported 43 recoveries Sunday, bringing the active case count to 640. There are now 32 people in hospital, including 18 in ICU.

  Health

  Nov 21, 2021
  
• COVID-19 rapid tests now rolling out across New Brunswick

  New Brunswick Public Health distributed COVID-19 rapid test kits across the province Monday as health officials attempt to get the fourth wave of the pandemic under control.

  Health

  Oct 18, 2021
  
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• N.B. confirms COVID-19 case at Edmundston school, reporting 5 new cases

  The new COVID-19 cases, all of which are linked to previous cases and self-isolating, bring the province's active coronavirus case count to 41. 

  Health

  Mar 16, 2021
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• Life expectancy down, quality of care differs in regions: N.B Health Council

  The council released a pair of reports on Wednesday that highlighted the organization's concerns ahead of provincial consultations on health care in New Brunswick.

  Health

  Feb 10, 2021
• Not clear how private wells are becoming contaminated with bacteria, Town of Quispamsis says

  "To date, 27 wells have had water samples taken," said Department of Health Communications spokesman Bruce McFarlane.

  Health

  Nov 12, 2020
• N.B. ombud says health department concerned about revealing source of legionnaires’ outbreak

  The report found that any potential harm that would be suffered if the testing sites were disclosed was 'speculative at best.'

  Canada

  Oct 27, 2020
• Mount Allison reports travel-related case of coronavirus

  The individual has been self-isolating since they arrived in the province and will continue to self-isolate. 

  Education

  Aug 26, 2020
• Screening at Aulac, N.B., border checkpoint being periodically relaxed to avoid long lines

  When faced with long waits, peace officers are authorized to "relax controls" at the border.

  Canada

  Jul 20, 2020
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• N.B. COVID rules require venues collect patrons’ contact info in case of outbreak

  Owners of restaurants, bars and other venues that welcome large gatherings are required to collect the personal information of patrons in case of an outbreak of COVID-19.

  Health

  Jul 7, 2020
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• N.B. warns of more potential measles exposure points in the Greater Moncton area

  “Public Health officials advise all individuals who were potentially exposed to check their immunization records or contact their health-care provider."

  Health

  Oct 5, 2019