New Brunswick will return to its normally scheduled public health updates after announcing its first case of COVID-19 in 16 days on Tuesday.
Chief medical officer of health Dr. Jennifer Russell said the new case is a good reminder that the province needs to remain vigilant as it moves through its recovery plan. “This is a timely reminder that COVID-19 is with us here in New Brunswick as well as in provinces and states that surround us,” she said during a surprise update on Tuesday. “We must be ready to address new cases when they emerge as has happened today and continue to do the things that will slow down the spread of the virus.” “Don’t be discouraged.