One new case of COVID-19, active cases drop to 49

Public Health reported one new case of COVID-19 Thursday, in the Edmundston region, Zone 4.

The department did not hold a live update on Thursday, but in a news release it said an individual 30 to 39 was affected. The individualis a close contact of a confirmed case and is self-isolating.

The number of confirmed cases in New Brunswick is 1,427. Since Wednesday, 16 people have recovered for a total of 1,351 recoveries.

There have been 26 deaths, and the number of active cases is 49, with 43 of those in the Edmundston region.

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Two patients are hospitalized, and one is in intensive care.

A total of 226,534 tests have been conducted, including 805 since Wednesday's report.

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All staff and residents of Manoir Belle Vue have now been fully vaccinated, the care home says.

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The facility, which has been grappling with a weeks-long outbreak and has lost seven residents to COVID-related deaths, said in a Facebook post that the second vaccine dose wasadministered Wednesday to residents and employees.

It further noted that "one employee has been declared positive in the latest COVID-19 testing," but no residents tested positive.

What to do if you have asymptom

People concerned they might have COVID-19 symptoms cantake a self-assessment test online.

Public Health says symptoms shown by people with COVID-19 have included:

• A fever above 38 C.

• A new cough or worsening chronic cough.

• Sore throat.

• Runny nose.

• Headache.

• New onset of fatigue, muscle pain, diarrhea, loss of sense of taste or smell.

• Difficulty breathing.

In children, symptoms have also included purple markings on the fingers and toes.

People with one of those symptoms should:

• Stay at home.

• Call Tele-Care 811 or their doctor.

• Describe symptoms and travel history.

• Follow instructions.