N.B. records 4 more COVID-19 deaths, watches for possible new wave – CBC

New cases nearly doubled in past week, hospitalizations increase

Jul 05, 2022

Four more New Brunswickers have died from COVID-19 in the past week, hospitalizations because of the virus have increased, and the number of new positive cases has nearly doubled, figures released by the province Tuesday show.

More increases are likely, including the possibility of a new wave, said Dr. Jennifer Russell, the province’s chief medical officer of health.

“That’s what it’s looking like, but we’re still analyzing the data,” she said, noting B.C. and Ottawa both recently announced they’re experiencing new waves.

“I think over the course of the next week, we will be able to determine here if that’s the case.” The province does not have any modelling, she said.

“In the meantime, the messaging really is about whatever dose you’re eligible for, get it.”

Asked whether New Brunswick is considering making COVID-19 shots widely available in the fall, given the recommendations from the federal advisory body last week, Russell could not say.

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