New Brunswick reports 5 more COVID-19 deaths, including one in their 20s | The Canadian News

New Brunswick on Monday reported five new deaths linked to COVID-19, including a person in their 20s.

This is the second individual under the age of 30 to die of COVID-19 in New Brunswick. The first time happened in April 2021, and as this most recent death was reported, no specific age was given.

The other deaths involved two people in their 70s and two in their 80s.

There are currently 152 New Brunswickers admitted to the hospital with the virus, up from 12 in the past day. Patients include 68 people who were admitted to the hospital for COVID-19 complications and 84 who were admitted to the hospital for a reason other than the virus but tested positive at the hospital.

Another three patients are now in intensive care, for a total of 16 in ICU. Seven COVID-19 patients are on a ventilator in the province.

As of Monday, there are 402 health personnel isolating after testing positive for the virus. According to the provincial dashboard, COVID-19 designated hospital capacity across New Brunswick is now at 86 percent, while ICU occupancy is at 77 percent.

Public Health reported 169 new PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 517 self-reported rapid test positives. The province estimates there are a total of 4,841 active COVID-19 cases confirmed by a laboratory.

Over the past day, more than 1,300 New Brunswickers have received a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Public health reported Monday that 84.5 percent of qualifying residents are now fully vaccinated with two doses, and 44 percent have received a third or boost shot.

The province moved to Level 2 of its winter action plan on Friday night, several days ahead of the original timeline. Under the newly enlightened restrictions, New Brunswickers can dine inside restaurants with members of their ‘Steady 10’, work out in gyms and discuss haircuts.

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