HALIFAX The MLA for Madawaska Les Lacs-Edmundston says it was only eight days from when her father was diagnosed, to when he died, of COVID-19. He left us very quickly. Very, very quickly, said Francine Landry. She says despite testing positive, her 89-year old father had a positive outlook until the end. He was a resident at a long-term care facility in Edmundston. Landry says it s been difficult to grieve during the more restrictive red phase. The reality is, the virus can hit any family, anyone. Rich or poor. It doesn t matter. It takes lives away from loved ones, she said.
HALIFAX New Brunswickers who are aged 75 and older are now eligible to schedule their COVID-19 vaccine appointment. “The regional health authority clinics have the capacity to take on additional appointments,” said Dorothy Shephard, New Brusnwick’s minister of health. “We are providing this option to make sure everyone who is eligible has the opportunity to be vaccinated in a timely manner.” Individuals in this age group, or a caregiver or family member calling on their behalf, can book their appointments through a regional health authority clinic or by contacting a pharmacy. New Brunswickers also have the option to book an appointment to attend a clinic organized by Horizon Health Network or Vitalité Health Network online or by calling 1-833-437-1424.
New Brunswick added 10 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. Zone 1, the Moncton region reported one new case, while Edmundston, Zone 4, adds nine new ca.
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