COVID-19-related deaths on Saturday.There have now been 20 total deaths in the province since the pandemic began.In a press release, health officials confirmed that both deaths occurred in the Edmundston region.One of the deaths is an individual between 80 and 89 who died on Saturday and was a resident of Manoir Belle Vue, an adult residential facility in Edmundston that has experienced an outbreak of the virus.The other death is an individual between 60 and 69.
No further details were made available.“On behalf of all of New Brunswickers, Marcia and I offer our sincere condolences to these families and their friends,” said Premier Blaine Higgs in a press release.“I encourage everyone to keep these people in their thoughts and prayers during.