coronavirus in the province.The province says Health Minister Dorothy Shephard, chief medical officer of health Dr. Jennifer Russell, and director of Emergency Measures Greg MacCallum will meet at 2:30 p.m.

on Thursday.The briefing will be livestreamed on Global News.New Brunswick reported one new case of the coronavirus on Wednesday, bringing the total number of active cases in the province to 74.In addition, the province is expected to receive the first small batch of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine.Where New Brunswick’s first 1,950 doses of the coronavirus vaccine will be stored and who will receive them is due to be a topic of discussion at a Wednesday meeting of the COVID-19 cabinet committee.

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OTTAWA -- Ottawa Public Health says there are currently no patients in Ottawa ICUs with COVID-19 complications.

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New Brunswick reports 5 new COVID-19 cases Saturday

coronavirus Saturday, bringing the total number of active cases in the province to 49.The new cases include one individual in the Moncton region, two in the Saint John region, one in Bathurst and one in Edmundston. The province says these cases are under investigation.To date, New Brunswick has confirmed 578 positive cases of COVID-19 and 520 individuals have recovered.

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First COVID-19 vaccines given in New Brunswick

coronavirus in Miramichi.“We’re really quite excited, people are pumped up, they’re believing it’s a historic day for the Miramichi,” said CEO of Horizon Health Karen McGrath.New Brunswick’s first allotment of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for COVID-19 came in 1,950 doses — all of which will be given out this weekend.McGrath says about 150 health-care staff will work 12-hours a day on Saturday and Sunday, in what she calls a “fantastic effort.” N.B.

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Alberta to send adults to Edmonton’s Stollery Children’s ICU as COVID-19 hospitalizations surge

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“The next phase involves accommodating critical care patients in reassigned clinical areas, such as post-operative recovery rooms, and utilizing existing critical care space in new ways,” the health authority said. “This is the case with the Stollery’s pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), which will be used to treat critically ill adults.”According to AHS, the changes at the children’s hospital mean patients in the PCICU “may no longer have private rooms,” meaning that only a single “essential visitor” will be able to be with a child at any one time.

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New Brunswick reports no new cases of COVID-19, vaccines to be administered this weekend

COVID-19 on Friday and said 52 active cases remain in the province.According to the province, the number of confirmed cases in New Brunswick is 573, of which 512 have recovered.

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Saskatoon police issue 7th ticket for alleged public health order violation

Saskatoon police say a key participant in a Dec.5 anti-mask protest in the city has been issued a ticket for allegedly violating a COVID-19 public health order.Police said the $2,800 ticket was issued after consultation with Crown and public health officials. Sask.

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High-risk exposure to COVID-19 identified at Amherstview Public School

COVID-19 at Amherstview Public School.According to a post on the school board’s website, students and staff who may be at risk will self-isolate pending further direction from public health.In a letter sent home to parents and guardians on Thursday, KFL&A Public Health says it is working with the school and Limestone District School board to identify any additional affected individuals. It added that not all students or staff will be affected by the exposure.

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Staff at Sackville nursing home will be among the first in N.B. to get the COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 vaccine this weekend.“I am not nervous I am excited and I feel like it is a light at the end of the tunnel,” said Linda Shannon.Shannon said she will receive her initial dose at the Miramichi Regional Hospital on Saturday. N.B.

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Charlie Clark wants public health measures enforced at upcoming Saskatoon rally

Charlie Clark is asking people not to attend an anti-mask rally this weekend in the city.A “Freedom Rally” is planned for 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Vimy Memorial in Kiwanis Park.

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N.B. to receive 3,900 more doses of COVID-19 vaccine next week: health minister

vaccine next week, the province’s health minister announced on Tuesday.Dorothy Shephard told the provincial legislature on Tuesday that the 3,900 doses will arrive next week. New Brunswick reports single new case of COVID-19 as first doses of vaccine arrive The province received its first 1,950 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine at the Miramichi Regional Hospital on Tuesday.The Pfizer/BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine is now approved for use.

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N.B. government touts fiscal restraint with $673 million capital budget

Ernie Steeves says the province is holding the line on capital spending despite the COVID-19 pandemic.“We have prioritized projects that balance our needs against what we can afford, acknowledge where we are in our recovery, and the important role the private sector will also play in supporting this recovery,” said Steeves during his speech before the legislature on Tuesday.“While it would be easy to significantly increase our capital plan during these uncertain times, I appreciate that difficult decisions had to be made.” New Brunswick government tables 2020-21 capital budget in legislature The third capital budget of the Blaine Higgs PC government totals $673.4 million for 2021-2022, up from $599.2 million in 2020-2021.Of that, $128

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Atlantic Canada still waiting for their first shipments of COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 vaccine Monday, the Atlantic provinces will have to wait a bit longer.The four provinces say they are still working out details on the arrival and rollout of the vaccine. Ontario’s 1st COVID-19 vaccination administered in Toronto New Brunswick said Sunday it will begin administering the vaccine at the Miramichi Regional Hospital on Dec.

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Single-digit increases in COVID cases continue Sunday in Atlantic Canada

Nova Scotia reports 6 COVID-19 cases on Sunday Dr. Robert Strang, the province’s chief medical officer of health, called the single-digit case numbers a positive sign but said it was too soon to relax.New Brunswick reported two new cases Sunday, giving the province 65 active infections.

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New Brunswick reports 2 new coronavirus cases Sunday

COVID-19 and nine recoveries from the virus on Sunday.There are now 65 active cases in the province.

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Nova Scotia reports 7 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday

coronavirus on Saturday, bringing the total number of active cases in the province to 61.Three of the new cases are located in the western zone, two of which are close contacts of previously reported cases. One of the cases is an employee of Eden Valley Poultry, where an outbreak of COVID-19 was declared on Friday.

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Total COVID-19 cases in Ottawa approach 9000 as OPH adds 48 on Saturday

OTTAWA -- Ottawa Public Health said Saturday that 48 more people in Ottawa have tested positive for COVID-19.

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New Brunswick reports 1 new coronavirus case on Saturday

coronavirus on Saturday, bringing the total number of active cases in the province to 72.The province says the new case is an individual self-isolating in the Saint John area.

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Nova Scotia warns of potential COVID-19 exposure on flights, at locations in New Glasgow

coronavirus on West Jet flights and in New Glasgow.Public Health asks anyone at the following New Glasgow locations to monitor for symptoms of COVID-19:It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at either of these locations on the date noted may develop symptoms until Dec. 20.

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‘It’s mind-boggling’: COVID-19 cases continue to climb at Calgary Remand Centre

t’s mind-boggling. I’m concerned for their well-being,” said Chad Haggerty with Craig Hooker Shiskin Law Firm.

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New Brunswick leadership approval higher than before COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 pandemic.A report by Narrative Research says 72 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the government led by Premier Blaine Higgs, who was re-elected in September.The rates are steady compared to pre-election satisfaction, at 76 per cent in August, but saw an increase throughout the pandemic. In February, before there was a coronavirus outbreak in the province, the Tories had a 48-per cent satisfaction rate.

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Coronavirus: Kingston region remains yellow as COVID-19 cases soar, with 94 active

COVID-19 cases locally, with 24 new cases in the region.These new cases, along with 5 recoveries, brings the region’s total active cases to to 94.Of those active cases, 618 high-risk contacts are being monitored by public health.On Friday, despite seeing 84 cases in the region over the last seven days, Dr.

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N.B. health officials warn of potential COVID-19 exposure after traveller tests positive

COVID-19 in a traveller who may have been infectious on Dec.

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New Brunswick to provide COVID-19 update following outbreak at Edmundston Regional Hospital

COVID-19 on Friday following the outbreak at Edmundston Regional Hospital, which reported the day before.According to the province, visitation has temporarily been suspended at the hospital.CEO of the Vitalité Network, Dr. France Desrosiers, said the decision has been made to protect the safety of patients and staff as they investigate the outbreak.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Vitalité asked the public to avoid the emergency department at the Edmundston Regional Hospital unless cases are extremely urgent.New Brunswick also announced four new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday and said Zone 2 (Saint John region) is moving to the yellow level effective as of midnight Dec.

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New Brunswick politicians accuse Opposition of politicizing COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 vaccine.The accusation came after a Thursday question period dominated by demands from Liberal MLAs for details on the province’s plan for the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out.

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New Brunswick gives COVID-19 vaccination details, Nova Scotia releases stimulus list

COVID-19 Thursday.Health Minister Dorothy Shephard said New Brunswick’s shipment of 1,950 doses of the Pfizer vaccine would be used to inoculate long-term care residents and staff, staff from provincial rapid COVID-19 response teams, ambulance workers, health-care workers involved in COVID units, seniors 85 and older and First Nations nurses.Shephard said the vaccine plan would be carried out by the provincial Emergency Measures Organization.“We know that vaccinating our entire province is going to be a long process,” Shephard said.

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Edmundston Regional Hospital suspends visits due to COVID-19

COVID-19 contamination in the facility.The measures take effect immediately. New Brunswick to provide update on COVID-19 CEO of the Vitalité Network, Dr.

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Kingston public health issues new class order aimed at home and community care organizations

Kington’s medical officer of health has issued a new class order aimed at owners and operators of home and community care organizations.According to a media release issued by Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Public Health, the order requires these facilities to:“Enforcing stronger IPAC practices along with mandatory surveillance testing of staff working in community and home care settings are important measures that will continue to protect those most at risk for severe illness from COVID-19,” said Dr.

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Nova Scotia reports 4 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday

COVID-19 lockdown isn’t easy, but these small Newfoundland towns are pulling it off Nova Scotia is also reporting another school related case. An individual who tested positive is connected to Tallahassee Community School in Eastern Passage.“The school will close to allow for deep cleaning, testing and contact tracing, and is expected to reopen to students on Wednesday, Dec.

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Waterloo’s top doc has new instructions for businesses to slow COVID-19 spread

Waterloo Region’s top doctor has issued new instructions to workplaces and businesses in the area in an attempt to limit the spread of COVID-19.“These measures seek to reduce transmission of COVID-19 in workplace and business settings. I recognize it is a challenging time for organizations, which have had to quickly adapt to new requirements and implement new measures,” Medical Officer of Health Dr.

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New Brunswick looks to allow alcohol in food delivery or takeout orders beyond COVID-19

COVID-19 pandemic under the Emergency Measures Act. If passed, these amendments would allow those alcohol sales — with food purchase — to continue beyond the state of emergency.They would also include mandatory server training and allow the establishment to “close” an opened bottle of wine, so it can be taken home by the customer.

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2 Kingston COVID-19 cases traced back to University District house parties: public health

COVID-19 cases have been traced back to several house parties held on Dec. 4 and 5 in Kingston’s University District, according to Dr.

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Woman charged for failing to self-isolate after arriving to P.E.I.

coronavirus.P.E.I. made self-isolation mandatory for a 14-day period upon arrival from outside of the province, including from other Atlantic provinces, as a measure to keep COVID-19 cases low.

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First wave of vaccine roll-out to be discussed at N.B. COVID-19 cabinet committee

coronavirus vaccine will be stored and who will receive them is due to be a topic of discussion at a Wednesday meeting of the COVID-19 cabinet committee.Premier Blaine Higgs says he expects public health to provide an update on the logistics of administering the first shipment of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.“So we say, OK, here’s where it’s going to be, and then here’s who we’re going to, what we’re recommending for patients to be vaccinated and how that rolls out,” Higgs told reporters Wednesday.

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Active COVID-19 cases hold steady in Ottawa on Wednesday; 44 new cases, one new death

OTTAWA -- Ottawa Public Health says 44 more people in Ottawa have tested positive for COVID-19 and one more person has died.

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New Brunswick reports 1 new COVID-19 case on Wednesday

coronavirus on Wednesday, bringing the total number of active cases in the province to 74.The case is travel-related and the individual is self-isolating in the Saint John region.To date, the province has confirmed 542 positive COVID-19 cases and has seen 461 recoveries.There have been seven deaths in the province as a result of the virus. Health officials say there are currently three New Brunswickers hospitalized in intensive care with COVID-19.As of Wednesday, the province has completed 135,266 tests for the virus.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]On Wednesday, Public Health identified a COVID-19 case in a traveller who may have been infectious on two Dec.

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New Brunswick legislature returns in person, does not make use of hybrid system

province’s COVID-19 recovery plan.The legislature decided to adjourn two weeks ago as the southern part of the province began to turn orange to avoid having MLAs travelling between health zones.

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Doctors Nova Scotia surprised program paying doctors to isolate after COVID-19 exposure cancelled

Doctors Nova Scotia says it was surprised to see the cancellation of a provincial program that paid physicians having to self-isolate after being exposed to the coronavirus.“We’re disappointed to see the isolation program discontinued as we’re in the midst of the second wave of the pandemic,” said Dr. Robyn MacQuarrie, president of Doctors Nova Scotia.The isolation program allowed some physicians to be compensated for their period of self-isolation, 14 days, if exposed to COVID-19 while on the job.

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New Brunswick boxer headed to Mexico for match amid COVID-19

COVID-19 in Mexico and over 100,000 deaths.“As soon as I get to Mexico I get tested once I get off the plane and we’re quarantined within the facility that the event is happening,” said Brewer. Nova Scotia fitness business requests exemption to stay open amid COVID-19 Preparing for the fight while in New Brunswick has been a challenge, because sparring partners are not allowed due to COVID-19 restrictions.“He goes to the gym three times a day, he turned his kitchen into a gym for COVID, he goes out every night and visualizes and pretends he’s shadowboxing and just seeing his opponent in his mind,” says Jennifer Nagle, Brewer’s girlfriend.With his trainer located in Moncton, much of his coaching is done on Zoom.

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Backlog of hospital patients will soon start moving to Holiday Inn in Dartmouth

N.S. Public Health sets up ‘transition unit’ for adults waiting for home care The patients have been approved for discharge from hospitals but need to transition into the appropriate community care.However, health services like long-term care facilities are operating at reduced capacity because of COVID-19, further exacerbating wait times for admission into these facilities.Capacity at Northwood Halifax has been reduced by 100 beds “and that’s enabled us to have private rooms with the exception of 12 rooms in the whole facility,” Ryan said.Since the pandemic began, nursing homes across Canada have called on governments to overhaul the long-term care system.

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Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine on or around Dec. 14.

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New Brunswick confirms 4 new coronavirus cases, 2 regions moving back to yellow

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]She also reminded New Brunswickers not to have big holiday gatherings.“We’ve been able to avoid the disasters from other provinces and we need to keep that up,” said Russell.Premier Blaine Higgs, who was also at the briefing, said that an all-party cabinet committee agreed that the Moncton and Fredericton regions will return to the yellow phase at midnight.In the meantime, Saint John will remain in the orange phase due to the number of active cases in the area, but Higgs notes that it could go back to yellow “possibly later this week.”“I am convinced that working together, we will get through this.”

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New Brunswick to provide update on COVID-19 Sunday

COVID-19.The Moncton and Fredericton areas are set to be reassessed on Sunday and could potentially be moved into the yellow phase of New Brunswick’s COVID-19 recovery plan.The briefing is scheduled to take place at 3:30 p.m.

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Atlantic provinces report uptick in COVID-19, including new cluster in P.E.I.

N.S. reports 6 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday, 28 recoveries The other new cases reported Saturday were in Nova Scotia’s eastern zone.

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Ontario family who relocated to New Brunswick warns others about moving company concerns

Moving scams: How to avoid being ripped off “At the end of the moving, it was a long day; we were still dealing with the closing for our house and taking care of the two boys,” Lilia says in an interview.“So the driver just tried to convince me to sign the paper, which is the flat rate for 21,000 pounds. He told me to believe that our stuff from two-bedroom apartment was more than 30,000 pounds.”So, she signed it.“They advised her it was in her best interest to sign a flat rate option,” says Lilia’s husband, James.

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With 14 new COVID-19 cases, Kingston region hits highest ever active case count

COVID-19 in the region Friday.With three new recoveries, the region now has 42 active cases, the highest active case count the region has ever seen. Kingston public health pushes for no-fault compensation for COVID-19 vaccine KFL&A Public Health says there are currently four workplace outbreaks in the region, with 11 active cases associated.The health unit released a detailed list of those who tested positive over the last 24 hours.

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Nova Scotia expects to start COVID-19 vaccinations for high-risk groups in January

COVID-19 vaccine are expected to arrive this month.The province said select public immunization should begin in January, starting with those most at risk, including long-term care residents and staff, front-line health care workers, and the elderly.Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Strang said in a provincial update on Friday that he doesn’t know how much vaccine the province will get.“We’ve got estimates of probably enough vaccine in…the initial allotments to do 75,000 people, but those no guarantee on those amounts,” he explained.

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Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on Dec. 4

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Friday:Toronto Public Health has made some changes in their COVID-19 screening tool for schools, which now includes any student with one symptom must stay home, siblings included.One new requirement is that if a student has even one coronavirus symptom they must stay home, self-isolate and get tested, Toronto Public Health said in a release issued Friday. If the student lives with siblings in the same household, they also must all self-isolate, TPH added.Use of the new COVID-19 screening tool starts on Monday, Dec.

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