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Health minister fires vocal chair of Horizon Health board New Brunswick Health Minister Dorothy Shephard has fired John McGarry, the board chair for Horizon Health Network. It comes just a week after McGarry criticized the department for its plan to take a lead on recruiting physicians. Social Sharing
N.B. COVID-19 roundup: 19 new cases in five zones, nine cases confirmed at care home The province reported 19 new cases of COVID-19 in five zones Thursday, prompting calls from Premier Blaine Higgs and Dr. Jennifer Russell for people to step up vaccination appointments and strictly observe Public Health guidelines around travel and self-isolation. Social Sharing CBC News · Posted: Apr 22, 2021 10:30 AM AT | Last Updated: April 22 Dr. Jennifer Russell and Premier Blaine Higgs held a live-streamed COVID-19 update Thursday.(Government of New Brunswick)
Posted: Apr 21, 2021 1:15 PM AT | Last Updated: April 21 Dr. Jennifer Russell asked New Brunswickers to be patient as the province moves through this next stage of the vaccine rollout, which will see the largest age demographic group vaccinated. (Government of New Brunswick)
N.B. COVID-19 roundup: First case of blood clot reaction to vaccine, no new cases reported New Brunswick has seen its first case of a rare blood clot experienced after a dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine. The individual received treatment and has recovered, Public Health said. Social Sharing
Posted: Apr 20, 2021 2:18 PM AT | Last Updated: April 20 Pregnant women can schedule an appointment to receive their COVID-19 vaccine at a regional health authority community clinic.(Shutterstock/Bernardo Emanuell)