N.B. COVID-19 roundup: Province reports 1 death, 40 new cases
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New Brunswick recorded another death related to COVID-19 and 40 new cases on Saturday.
A person in their 70s in the Edmundston region, Zone 4, died "as a result of COVID-19," according to a news release. The death brings the province's total to 107.
"I want to send heartfelt condolences to those who are grieving the loss of their loved one," said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health.
"I encourage all New Brunswickers to do their part to put our province in a better position to fight this virus."
There are 43 people hospitalized due to the virus. Of those, 22 are unvaccinated, two are partially vaccinated and 19 are fully vaccinated.
The majority of the 13 patients in intensive care are unvaccinated. Of those, 12 are unvaccinated and one is partially vaccinated.
No one aged 19 or under is currently in hospital because of COVID-19.
Of the new cases, 21 are unvaccinated, five are partially vaccinated and 14 are fully vaccinated.
Public Health reported 81 recoveries, bringing the active case count down to 689.
A total of 83.6 per cent of eligible New Brunswickers are fully vaccinated and 92.1 per cent have received at least one dose.
Health-care workers and First Nation community members can book an appointment to receive a booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine if six months have passed since a second dose.
The first clinic for a third dose is scheduled for Oct. 28.
The new cases breakdown as follows:
Moncton region, Zone 1, 11 cases:
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