Hospitalization numbers for COVID-19 continue to rise in New Brunswick

FREDERICTON - New Brunswick’s chief medical officer of well being says that whereas hospitalizations proceed to rise, they're under authentic projections, which signifies individuals have responded to the decision to cut back their contacts.

Dr. Jennifer Russell confirmed there are 138 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 right this moment — a rise of seven from Monday.

There are 11 individuals in intensive care and three individuals on ventilators.

In a press release, Russell mentioned three extra individuals have died on account of COVID-19.

Two individuals from the Bathurst area, one of their 80s and one of their 90s, have died, in addition to an individual of their 70s within the Miramichi area.

There are presently 482 health-care staff who're isolating after testing constructive for COVID-19.

This report by The Canadian Press was first printed Jan. 25, 2022.