N.B. COVID-19 roundup: 23 new cases Thursday, updates on clinics and N.B.'s case spike New Brunswick is at a "critical stage" of the pandemic, with rising cases and a worrying lack of compliance with rules in some areas, Dr. Jennifer Russell and Premier Blaine Higgs said at a livestreamed update Thursday. Social Sharing Higgs, Dr. Russell warn of dangers of non-compliance, share thoughts on why orange phase isn't cutting it Posted: Jan 14, 2021 8:02 AM AT | Last Updated: January 15 Dr. Jennifer Russell is seen at an earlier live update. Public Health did not hold an update Thursday but reported 27 new cases in Zones 1, 2 and 4.(Submitted by the Government of New Brunswick)