Public health in New Brunswick reported eight new cases of COVID-19 on Monday.
Six of them are in Zone 1, the Moncton health zone.
The cases involve one person who is 19 and under, three people between the ages of 20 to 29, one person between 30 and 39 and an individual between the ages of 40 to 49.
The other two cases were reported in Zone 3, the Fredericton health zone and involve two people in their 20s.
All of the individuals involved are self-isolating while their cases are under investigation.
There are 28 actives cases of COVID-19 in New Brunswick. One patient is in the hospital.
Meantime, the Université de Moncton has revealed that a staff member on the Moncton campus has tested positive for COVID-19.
Public Health says the case poses a low risk to members of the campus community.
In addition, Public Health is also identifying potential public exposure at the Tandoori Zaika Cuisine and Bar at 196 Robinson Street (Robinson Court) in Moncton.
People who have visited this facility between the hours of 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 8 should self-monitor for symptoms for 14 days.
Should any COVID-19 symptoms develop they are directed to self-isolate and take the self-assessment online.
Eight new cases of COVID-19 / swish and gargle test available for children.https://t.co/EehxzXvQQ5
— Government of NB (@Gov_NB) November 16, 2020
Public Health is revealing a new COVID-19 swish and gargle test method for kids is available at all assessment centres in New Brunswick.
Children between the ages of four to 11-years old can simply swish, gargle and spit some sterile saltwater or saline solution into a tube instead of getting a nose swab.
“The addition of the new sample collection method will make testing easier for parents and children,” said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health. “Although the nose swab is the recommended standard test for all New Brunswickers, the swish and gargle is available for children who are unable to receive the nasopharyngeal swab.”
Dr. Jennifer Russell encouraged parents and children to watch a video of what to expect and practise how to swish and gargle before the test is done at the assessment site.
