N.B. COVID-19 roundup: Province reports 1 death, 82 new cases Sunday
CBC
Public Health is reporting another death due to COVID-19 in the province on Sunday, the fifth in three days.
The death was an individual in their 40s in the Moncton region.
"Each life taken in New Brunswick by COVID-19 is more than a number. These are people's parents, children, friends, neighbours and coworkers," said Premier Blaine Higgs in a statement posted to the province's website.
Public Health is reporting 82 new cases of COVID-19 in the province on Sunday, the highest one-day total since the pandemic began.
There are new cases in every region of the province. The most are in Fredericton region (30) and the Moncton region (27).
The province reported 628 active cases in Sunday's update. There are 33 people in hospital, 15 in intensive care.
Horizon Health is warning patients that they may see increased wait times to get a COVID-19 test and to receive the results.
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