Public Health reports eight new cases in New Brunswick today, six of which are in Zone 1 (Moncton region).
The cases are in the following age demographics:
one individual 19 and under, three people 20 to 29, one individual 30 to 39, and one individual 40 to 49.
Zone 1 now has 13 active cases of COVID-19, most of which were reported in the past three days.
The other two cases from today are in Zone 3 (Fredericton region), and are two people between 20 to 29.
The province has 28 active cases, double the amount from three days ago.
All cases are under investigation and self-isolating.
“SWISH AND GARGLE” TEST AVAILABLE FOR KIDS
Children between ages four and 11 can be tested for COVID-19 with a “swish and gargle” method.
Dr. Jennifer Russell says that while the nose swab is the recommended method for testing, the “swish and gargle method” is available for children who are unable to be swabbed.
She recommends that parents and kids watch a video of the “swish and gargle” test at home before going to the testing site.
MULTIPLE POTENTIAL EXPOSURE LOCATIONS IN ZONE 1
Tandoori Zaika Cuisine and Bar (196 Robinson Street, Moncton) has been identified by Public Health as a location of potential exposure to COVID-19.
Anyone who visited the establishment on November 8th between 1am and 2am should self-monitor for symptoms for 14 days.
Should any COVID-19 symptoms develop, self-isolate immediately and request a test online.
Public Health recommends the online self-assessment, as it is the quickest way to get tested.
There are multiple other locations of possible exposure to COVID-19 in Moncton.
More information about those locations can be found here.
