New Brunswick officials will provide an update on the novel coronavirus pandemic after a weekend of loosened restrictions. The province announced a four-phase plan to begin reopening the province on Friday.
The first phase allows families to form two household “bubbles” along with a number of outdoor activities. New Brunswick hasn’t reported a new case of the virus for eight days.
Of the 118 confirmed cases 111 people have recovered meaning just seven cases are active. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] Many New Brunswickers were able to spend the weekend outside in the province’s parks for the first time since the government declared a state of emergency in March.